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Press Release
Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Press Release
Cuba: Human Rights Day crackdown on dissidents likely after month of mass arrests
Cuban human rights activists are at increased risk of detention or harassment from the authorities amid demonstrations on International Human…
December 10, 2015
Press Release
USA must listen to the United Nations and lift economic embargo on Cuba
A UN vote to lift the US embargo on Cuba today sends, once again, a strong message to US President…
October 27, 2015
Press Release
Release of graffiti artist in Cuba must herald new approach to dissent
The release of a Cuban graffiti artist who had been held in prison for nearly a year after he painted…
October 20, 2015
Press Release
Cuba must release graffiti artist jailed for painting Castros’ names on pigs’ backs
A Cuban graffiti artist who has been unfairly held in prison for nearly a year after he painted “Raúl” and…
September 29, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
Report
President and Congress should apply human rights principles and close Guantánamo
The US prison camp at Guantánamo is back on the political agenda. And the politicking again threatens to derail the…
June 16, 2014
Press Release
Guantanamo Detainee Seeks Victim Status in Poland Investigation into CIA Prison
A Yemeni man held by the U.S. military has become the third person to seek victim status in an ongoing…
June 12, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Cuba 2013
REPUBLIC OF CUBA Head of state and government Raúl Castro Ruz Repression of independent journalists, opposition leaders and human rights…
May 17, 2013
Report
USA: Letter to US Secretary of Defense in relation to hunger-strikes at Guantánamo
Amnesty International expresses deep concern at the situation faced by the detainees held in Department of Defense custody at the…
March 28, 2013
Press Release
Join Amnesty International USA for a Special Screening of Oscar-nominated, “No,” on Thursday, February 21
Amnesty International USA, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Freedom House and Participant Media, will hold a pre-release screening of…
February 15, 2013
Press Release
Cuban Authorities Must Release Journalist Accused of “Disrespect” Towards Castro
Authorities in Cuba must immediately release imprisoned Cuban journalist Calixto Martínez, accused of “controversial” reporting and “disrespect” toward Castro, Amnesty…
January 30, 2013