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‘Give a Home’: Massive global concert series will show solidarity with refugees
A thousand musicians will perform in people’s homes in more than 200 cities globally for a first-of-its-kind day of concerts…
June 19, 2017
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Philando Castile Case Highlights Desperate Need for Reform of Lethal Force Laws
Following today’s acquittal of Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez, who killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop last year and…
June 16, 2017
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On Fifth Anniversary of Arrest, Amnesty International Calls for Release of Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi
Five years ago this Saturday, Raif Badawi was arrested for his writings on a website criticizing the Saudi government and…
June 16, 2017
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Syria: Expert analysis shows US-led coalition use of white phosphorus may amount to war crime
The US-led coalition’s use of white phosphorus munitions on the outskirts of al-Raqqa, Syria is unlawful and may amount to…
June 16, 2017
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New York State Assembly Passes Resolution Supporting Refugees
The New York State Assembly passed a resolution today proclaiming support for the resettlement of refugees and urging other states…
June 15, 2017
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Trump’s policies are not deterring refugees at the border, just making crossings deadlier
An already dangerous journey for tens of thousands of refugees has become deadlier thanks to President Trump’s Executive Order on…
June 15, 2017
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Gaza: Looming humanitarian catastrophe highlights need to lift Israel’s 10-year illegal blockade
The Israeli authorities’ latest decision to slash the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip could have catastrophic humanitarian consequences for…
June 14, 2017
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Russia: Police humiliate and mistreat hundreds of detained peaceful protesters
Hundreds of peaceful anti-corruption protesters in Russia’s two largest cities have been subjected to cruel and degrading treatment in police…
June 14, 2017
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Australia: Compensation deal must lead to safe resettlement for refugees
A landmark settlement that forces the Australian government to pay more than AUS $70 million ($50 million U.S. ) in…
June 14, 2017
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Amnesty International Warns of Human Rights Consequences of Possible Cuba Policy Reversal
According to reports, the Trump administration is considering the reversal of US policy on Cuba, which could reinstate restrictions on…
June 14, 2017
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Senate Vote for Saudi Arms Deal May Make U.S. Complicit in War Crimes
Following a Senate vote defeating a resolution to block an impending $500 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Joanne Lin,…
June 13, 2017
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Dozens of news sites blocked as Egypt ramps up digital censorship
The Egyptian authorities have shifted their onslaught against media freedom to the digital sphere, blocking access to more than 40…
June 13, 2017