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Alicia Keys and the Indigenous rights movement in Canada receive Amnesty International award
Celebrated global music artist and activist Alicia Keys and the inspirational movement of Indigenous Peoples fighting for their rights in…
May 30, 2017
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Raising U.S. Refugee Quota is Welcome Step
In response to reports that the State Department is raising the number of refugees accepted into the U.S., Amnesty International…
May 27, 2017
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Discriminatory Muslim Ban Again Defeated in Court
Following a ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director…
May 25, 2017
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Iraq: Pentagon probe of Mosul airstrike underscores urgent need to protect civilians
As the Pentagon reports on its findings following the investigation into the US-led coalition airstrike that killed at least 100…
May 25, 2017
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Israel must release Palestinian prisoner of conscience detained without charge or trial
The Israeli authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Ahmed Qatamesh, a 67-year-old Palestinian academic, writer and political analyst who has…
May 24, 2017
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Authorities shut down an Amnesty International press conference in Cameroon
Authorities in Cameroon have shut down an Amnesty International press conference scheduled to take place in YaoundĂ© this morning. The…
May 24, 2017
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Taiwan moves closer to marriage equality after milestone court ruling
A landmark ruling by Taiwan’s highest court means it is close to becoming the first in Asia to legalize same-sex…
May 24, 2017
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Iraq: US military admits failures to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms transfers
The US Army failed to keep tabs on more than $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment in…
May 24, 2017
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Mexico: Fresh evidence of execution by military highlights flawed security strategy
Fresh video evidence, independently verified by Amnesty International, showing men dressed in Mexican military uniforms shooting a person dead during…
May 23, 2017
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Indonesia: Caning of gay men an outrageous act of cruelty
Responding to news that two men have been caned 83 times each for having sex with each other in Indonesia’s…
May 23, 2017
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President Trump’s Budget is a Rejection of Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Margaret Huang, released the following statement:
May 23, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Appoints Njambi Good as Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns and Membership
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced today that Njambi Good will join the organization to lead the organization’s campaigns and member…
May 23, 2017