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Evidence points to war crimes by Libyan National Army forces
Shocking video evidence has emerged showing fighters from the Libyan National Army (LNA) carrying out execution-style killings of captured fighters…
March 23, 2017
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Yemen: Multibillion-dollar arms sales by USA and UK reveal shameful contradiction with aid efforts
The USA and UK are fuelling serious violations that have caused devastating civilian suffering through multibillion-dollar arms transfers to Saudi…
March 22, 2017
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USA: New airline restrictions could be yet more bigotry disguised as policy
Responding to reports that overnight the US Department of Homeland Security has decided to issue new airline requirements for eight Muslim-majority…
March 21, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Congress Must End Legal Battle Over Muslim Ban
Following President Trump’s appeal against a ruling by a federal judge in Maryland blocking the revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang,…
March 17, 2017
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President Trump’s Proposed Budget is a Minefield for Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s proposed federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Margaret Huang, released the following statement:
March 16, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Hawaii Ruling Affirms Discriminatory Nature of Trump Refugee Order
Following a ruling by a federal judge in Hawaii blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director Amnesty…
March 15, 2017
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Saudi Arms Deal Would Fan Flames of Conflict
Amnesty International this week urged President Trump not to approve impending arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The deals…
March 14, 2017
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Amnesty International Marks Sixth Anniversary of Syrian War
As war crimes and crimes against humanity continue to go unpunished in Syria, an Amnesty International campaign marking the sixth…
March 14, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Court Ruling Shows New Refugee Order is More of the Same Hateful Bigotry
Following a ruling by a federal judge in Wisconsin temporarily blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban from applying to a…
March 11, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Launches Campaign to Free Young Children and Mothers Detained by ICE for Over 500 Days
Amnesty International USA is launching a campaign today urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release several families with young…
March 10, 2017
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Malawi: Step up action to end ritual murders of people with albinism
The Malawian authorities must step up action to protect people with albinism who are being targeted for ritual murders, Amnesty…
March 10, 2017
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Amnesty International Launches Day of Action to Repeal Trump’s Muslim Ban on March 7
Amnesty International USA will mobilize its 1.2 million members and supporters across the country today to oppose President Trump’s new…
March 7, 2017