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Peaceful protests are not a crime
Responding to the arrest of Medha Patkar, of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), Asmita Basu, Programmes Director at Amnesty International…
August 10, 2017
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Iran’s shameful execution of man arrested at 15
Following today’s execution of Alireza Tajiki, a young Iranian man who was arrested, convicted and sentenced to death as a…
August 10, 2017
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Police must only use force as a last resort in dealing with protests in Kenya
Kenyan police must not use unnecessary force in their handling of any election-related protests, said Amnesty International today amid fear…
August 9, 2017
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Prisoner arrested at just 15 is hours away from execution in Iran
The Iranian authorities must halt the imminent execution of Alireza Tajiki, who was arrested as a child, said Amnesty International…
August 9, 2017
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Russia court halts journalist’s deportation to Uzbekistan but detains him despite abuse claims
In response to Moscow City Court’s decision to suspend the deportation to Uzbekistan of openly gay journalist Khudoberdi Nurmatov (better…
August 8, 2017
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Esperanza Spalding, Jesse & Joy, Moby & More Join Ed Sheeran for ‘Give a Home’ for Refugees
1,000 musicians will perform on Sept. 20 for Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds global refugee solidarity concerts.
August 8, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Child Held at Berks Immigration Center Ordered Released
In an extraordinary move, three-year old Josué* was ordered released from Berks County Residential Center in Pennsylvania today after being…
August 7, 2017
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Tragic death of refugee on Manus Island should have been prevented
Responding to the news of the tragic death of an Iranian refugee on Manus Island, Graham Thom, Refugee Coordinator at…
August 7, 2017
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Israel plans to shut down Al Jazeera are an attack on media freedom
In response to the announcement by Israel’s communications minister, Ayoub Kara, that the Israeli government has decided to close Al…
August 7, 2017
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Despite Trump’s Comments, U.S. Must Show Compassion to Refugees Suffering in Australian-Run Detention Center
Responding to reports of protests on Manus Island, where Papua New Guinea (PNG) immigration officials, implementing a policy set by…
August 4, 2017
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Russia: Decision to deport journalist to Uzbekistan puts him at risk of persecution and torture
The Russian authorities must immediately overturn their decision to deport asylum seeker Khudoberdi Nurmatov, better known under his journalist alias…
August 2, 2017
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Syria: Extrajudicial execution of Bassel Khartabil a grim reminder of Syrian prison horrors
Responding to news of the execution of Syrian-Palestinian human rights activist Bassel Khartabil today, Anna Neistat, Amnesty International’s Senior Director…
August 2, 2017