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Execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri Halted
Missouri governor Eric Greitens stayed the sentence of Marcellus Williams just before he was set to be executed tonight. Greitens…
August 22, 2017
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Last Two of Four Families Ordered Released from Berks Immigration Center
Four-year old Carlos* and 16-year old Michael* were ordered released from Berks County Residential Center in Pennsylvania today after having…
August 17, 2017
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Marcellus Williams Faces Execution Despite Doubts about Conviction
The state of Missouri is scheduled to execute Marcellus Williams on August 22 despite a lack of solid evidence used…
August 16, 2017
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Philippines: 32 killed in a day as Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ hits new levels of barbarity
After Philippine police killed 32 people in what is believed to be the highest death toll in a single day…
August 16, 2017
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Thailand: Activist Sentenced for Posting Article to Facebook
Reacting to the guilty verdict against pro-democracy activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa (“Pai Dao Din”), who was today sentenced to two-and-a-half years…
August 15, 2017
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At least 60 killed as police shootings of drug suspects skyrocket in Indonesia
The number of police killings of suspected drug dealers has skyrocketed in Indonesia this year, an alarming rise which signals…
August 15, 2017
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Attempts to shut down human rights groups in Kenya is unlawful and irresponsible
Responding to attempts by Kenya’s NGO regulator to shut down two human rights organizations – the Kenya National Human Rights…
August 15, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Response to Trump’s Remarks on Hate Groups
In response to President Trump’s comments on the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and white supremacists following this weekend’s violence in…
August 14, 2017
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Family Fleeing Violence Ordered Released from Berks Immigration Center
Eight-year old Antonio* was ordered released with his mother from Berks County Residential Center in Pennsylvania today after being granted…
August 14, 2017
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Trump Must Condemn Racial and Ethnic Hatred
CONTACT: Mandy Simon, [email protected] NEW YORK – In response to today’s events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Amnesty International USA Deputy Executive…
August 12, 2017
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Trump Administration Attempts to Put Mother and Child Released from Immigration Detention Back in Custody
After over 600 days in immigration detention, Wendy and her three-year-old son Diego were granted bond and released by an…
August 11, 2017
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Venezuela: Wave of arrests as government turns against elected opposition
The arrest of four officials from the opposition in Venezuela, the removal from office of a further 11 and the…
August 11, 2017