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South Africa: Decision to leave International Criminal Court a ‘deep betrayal of millions of victims worldwide’
Parliament must urgently convene to reconsider the government’s decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding instrument of the…
October 21, 2016
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South Africa: Supreme Court ruling shows there can be no impunity for alleged war criminals
“The Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling today upholds the rule of law and reinforces the country’s progressive laws aimed at…
March 15, 2016
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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…
February 22, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
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
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
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Cape Town International Airport unveils giant Mandela memorial tapestry
A giant tapestry in honor of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the Cape Town International Airport, on 10 December…
December 10, 2015
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Suspension of South African police commissioner an important step towards accountability for Marikana killings
The suspension of National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega by President Jacob Zuma is a positive but long overdue step and…
October 15, 2015
Press Release
Global artists fund giant Cape Town International Airport memorial dedicated to Nelson Mandela
International travellers passing through Cape Town International Airport will soon be greeted by a giant tapestry in memory of global…
July 17, 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
Struggles for Maternal Health: Barriers to Antenatal Care in South Africa
Too many women and girls are dying needlessly in South Africa during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. One of…
October 8, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Honors Nelson Mandela
Responding to the sad news of Nelson Mandela’s death, Amnesty International paid tribute today to one of the world’s most…
December 5, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Use Africa Trip to Push Leaders to Protect Human Rights
On the eve of President Obama’s trip this week to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania, Amnesty International USA is urging…
June 26, 2013