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Ukraine/Russia: Justice for Ukraine Means Accountability for All Crimes Committed by Russia Since 2014
While the war is still raging, evidence of every single atrocity must be preserved as much as possible. Those responsible for crimes under international law must face justice, no matter how long it takes.
February 22, 2024
Update
Roads and Race: How the Highway System Symbolizes Racial Injustice in America
By Terrance Sullivan, Director of Racial Justice, Amnesty International USA The roads are racist. Well, the roads themselves do not make decisions, but many of our largest roadways are indeed symbols of racial injustice in the United States. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 built out our federal interstate system, but in many instances, these roadways were built directly over the top of poorer (low-income, Black and brown) communities. To facilitate the creation of the interstate system, the government seized homes via eminent domain, and in some neighborhoods, completely cut them off from the rest of the city. Seizing…
February 20, 2024
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Israel Must End Its Occupation of Palestine to Stop Fueling Apartheid and Systematic Human Rights Violations
The world must recognize that ending Israel’s illegal occupation is a prerequisite to sto.pping the recurrent human rights violations in Israel and the OPT
February 18, 2024
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Russia: Prisoner of Conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s Most Vocal Opponent, Dies in Custody
We must urgently call upon the United Nations to employ its special procedures and mechanisms to address the death of Aleksei Navalny.
February 16, 2024
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Global: UN Doha Meeting on Afghanistan Must Mark an End to Impunity for Human Rights Abuse Under the Taliban
The Doha meeting is a significant opportunity for a unified and concerted action to protect the rights of all Afghan people, particularly the rights of women and girls.
February 16, 2024
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Greece: Same-sex Marriage Recognition, Key Milestone in Fight Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Greek authorities must not only take steps to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the new legislation but should also introduce further legislative changes to guarantee full equality for LGBTQI+ people and families.
February 15, 2024
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UK/USA: Global Media Freedom at Risk as Julian Assange Back in UK Court Facing Possible Extradition to USA
Should Julian Assange be sent to the U.S. and prosecuted there, global media freedoms will be on trial, too.
February 13, 2024
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Israel/OPT: New Evidence of Unlawful Israeli Attacks in Gaza Causing Mass Civilian Casualties Amid Real Risk of Genocide
Fresh evidence gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates how Israeli forces continue to flout international humanitarian law, obliterating entire families with total impunity.
February 12, 2024
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Myanmar: Military Air Strikes that Killed 17 Civilians ‘Must Be Investigated as War Crimes’
The Myanmar military’s deadly attacks on civilians show no signs of stopping. The world cannot continue to look the other way while the Myanmar military relentlessly attacks civilians and civilian targets, including churches, schools and hospitals.
February 8, 2024
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India: Authorities Must Immediately Stop Unjust Targeted Demolition of Muslim Properties
Amnesty International reports document punitive demolition of Muslim properties in at least five states with a widespread use of JCB bulldozers as brand of choice in a hate campaign against the minority community.
February 7, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate National Security Supplemental for Israel
Greenlighting billions of dollars in unconditional military and security funding at a moment when there’s concern about atrocities including war crimes and the risk of genocide is truly unthinkable.
February 6, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate Deal that Guts Asylum Rights
Human rights are not bargaining chips. People have the human right to seek asylum. Senators must not trade away the human rights of immigrants and people seeking safety.
February 5, 2024