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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 Yaoundé 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
Report
Criminalizing Pregnancy: Policing Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs in the USA
A set of laws which claim to promote maternal and infant health are in fact driving pregnant women away from…
May 23, 2017
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Greece: People displaced by imminent closure of refugee camps must get safe and adequate housing
Greek authorities must ensure that refugees and migrants expected to start being evacuated from three Elliniko camps tomorrow, are provided…
May 22, 2017
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Indonesia: Government exploiting pornography law to target LGBTI community
In response to the news that 141 men in Jakarta, Indonesia, have been arrested after attending what police described as…
May 22, 2017
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Trump Must Press Israel to Stop Building Settlements During Visit
President Trump will travel to Israel today to meet with Israeli and Palestinians officials to press for a peace deal…
May 22, 2017
Report
No end in sight: Purged public sector workers denied a future in Turkey
The dismissal of more than 100,000 public sector workers in Turkey is arbitrary and has had a catastrophic impact on…
May 21, 2017