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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Intellectually Impaired Prisoner on Death Row
The Supreme Court has determined that the state of Texas did not adhere to up-to-date medical and scientific standards when…
March 28, 2017
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Russia: Navalny jailed and hundreds arrested in violent clampdown
Russian opposition leader, Aleksei Navalny, and all the peaceful protesters detained after the mass demonstrations across Russia on Sunday, must…
March 27, 2017
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Iraq: Civilians killed by airstrikes in their homes after they were told not to flee Mosul
Hundreds of civilians have been killed by airstrikes inside their homes or in places where they sought refuge after following…
March 27, 2017
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Amnesty International USA: Muslim Ban Leaves Families in Limbo
On Friday, the Justice Department filed arguments in support of the Muslim ban in two cases. Margaret Huang, executive director…
March 25, 2017
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Mexico: “Open season” on journalists as third reporter killed in a month
The killing of the third journalist in a month in Mexico raises new alarms about the state of free expression…
March 24, 2017
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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