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Senate Condemns Persecution of LGBT people in Chechnya
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 211 yesterday, condemning the violence against and persecution of LGBT people in Chechnya.…
October 31, 2017
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Israel denies entry to Amnesty International USA staff member
Israel’s decision to deny an Amnesty International USA staff member entry to the occupied West Bank, apparently as retaliation against…
October 31, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Delivers Petitions to Ivanka Trump, Urging the End of Family Detention
CONTACT: Nidya Sarria, [email protected] WASHINGTON – Amnesty International USA delivered petitions today to Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President, urging…
October 30, 2017
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Violence, killings and intimidation amid election chaos in Kenya
Heavily armed police are using unlawful force against protesters and bystanders in the western city of Kisumu in what appears…
October 30, 2017
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Amnesty Turkey Chair kept in jail one day after 10 other human rights defenders conditionally released
Following a decision by an Izmir court not to release human rights defender, Taner Kılıç, Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s Secretary…
October 26, 2017
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Turkish court releases human rights defenders including Amnesty International’s Turkey Director
Following a decision by a court in Istanbul to conditionally release eight human rights defenders while their trial continues, Salil…
October 25, 2017
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Eyes of the world on Turkey as show trial of human rights activists beginsÂ
Trumped up terror charges against 11 human rights defenders, including Amnesty International’s Turkey director and chair, do not stand up…
October 24, 2017
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Iraq: Fresh evidence that tens of thousands forced to flee Tuz Khurmatu amid indiscriminate attacks, lootings and arson
Satellite images, videos, photos and dozens of testimonies collected by Amnesty International show that civilians were forced to flee their…
October 24, 2017
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President Trump to Impose Yet More Restrictions on Refugees, Leaving Thousands in Peril
As his original 120-day ban on refugees expires tomorrow, President Trump Administration is expected to announce additional restrictions on refugees…
October 23, 2017
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UN: Amnesty urges international action on armed drones
On October 20 Amnesty International will launch a new briefing at the UN General Assembly, setting out measures to bring…
October 20, 2017
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Organizations Urge Congress to Act to End Muslim Ban Once and For All
This morning, a coalition of 15 organizations delivered a joint petition with over 100,000 signatures to members of Congress calling…
October 18, 2017
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Federal Judge in Maryland Rules Against Muslim Ban Hours After Hawaii Ruling
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled against President Trump’s Muslim ban mere hours after a judge in Hawaii blocked…
October 18, 2017