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India: Hate crimes against Muslims and rising Islamophobia must be condemned
Indian authorities must ensure that there is no impunity for those responsible for public lynchings and other hate crimes against…
June 28, 2017
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Amnesty International Files Freedom of Information Request on Muslim Ban Implementation
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing parts of President Trump’s Muslim ban to go into effect, Amnesty International USA…
June 26, 2017
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Congress Must Step in and Stop Muslim Ban
Following the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear arguments on President Trump’s discriminatory Muslim ban and allow the order…
June 26, 2017
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China: Liu must be released immediately
Responding to the news that Nobel Peace Prize Winner Liu Xiaobo has developed late-stage liver cancer while in prison and…
June 26, 2017
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Yemen: Urgent investigation needed into UAE torture network and possible U.S. role
Following an Associated Press investigation alleging that United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its allied Yemeni security forces are arbitrarily detaining…
June 22, 2017
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New York State Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Refugees
The New York State Senate passed a resolution today proclaiming support for the resettlement of refugees and urging other states…
June 20, 2017
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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