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Amnesty International USA Responds to DAPL Executive Action
Today, President Trump signed an executive action advancing the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline. In response to the news,…
January 24, 2017
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Pompeo’s CIA Must Not Backslide Into Torture
Following the confirmation of Rep. Mike Pompeo to the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, Amnesty International USA executive director…
January 23, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Guantanamo Transfers
In response to reports of transfers from Guantanamo Bay, Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following…
January 20, 2017
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Trump and his administration must respect human rights
As Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States, Amnesty International is…
January 20, 2017
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Russia: Lawmakers must halt alarming plans to decriminalize domestic violence
Ahead of the second reading of a bill to decriminalize some forms of domestic violence in the Russian State Duma,…
January 19, 2017
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Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Denied Clemency
Native American activist Leonard Peltier was denied clemency by President Obama today after more than four decades in prison.
January 18, 2017
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Commutation for Chelsea Manning is a long overdue positive step for human rights
With less than a week left in his term, President Obama commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning today. Manning had…
January 17, 2017
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Amnesty International USA Statement on the Passing of Dr. Morton Winston
Dr. Morton Winston, professor of philosophy at the College of New Jersey, longtime leader with Amnesty International, and noted human…
January 15, 2017
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Secretary of State Nominee Tillerson’s Answers are Extremely Concerning
Following the first day of Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson’s confirmation hearing, Amnesty International USA executive director Margaret Huang…
January 11, 2017
Report
The long wait for justice: Accountability in Central African Republic
Individuals suspected of committing war crimes including killing and rape during the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) are…
January 10, 2017
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Saudi Arabia steps up ruthless crackdown against human rights activists
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have begun the year with an intensified crackdown against human rights activists dealing another heavy blow to…
January 10, 2017
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Former FBI Agent Calls for Clemency for Leonard Peltier
In a letter sent to President Obama, a former FBI Special Agent called for the president to grant clemency to…
January 9, 2017