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Press Release
Damning Evidence Points to Security Forces’ Use of Excessive Force Against Morsi Supporters
Evidence gathered by Amnesty International suggests that security forces have used excessive force against supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Since last Friday, at least 88 people have lost their lives in protests and political violence, including three members of the security forces, with around 1,500 wounded.
July 9, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
Frank Jannuzi, deputy executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following comments in response to the Supreme Court ruling today on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8
June 26, 2013
Report
Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent years have seen increasing reports of people being harassed, marginalized, discriminated against and attacked because of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
June 24, 2013
Press Release
On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa
Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching dangerous levels, Amnesty International said today in a new report documenting violence and discrimination against LGBTI individuals on the continent.
June 24, 2013
Press Release
Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Migrants Held Indefinitely in Deplorable Conditions in Libya
The Libyan authorities must act immediately to end the indefinite detention of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants, including children, solely for immigration purposes.
June 19, 2013
Press Release
New Report Reveals Civilians Tortured, Disappeared, and Killed by Security Forces in Mali in Months After French Intervention
Dozens of civilians have been tortured, killed, and disappeared, including while in detention, by Mali’s security forces in the five months since the French army intervened in the country, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing.
June 5, 2013
Press Release
As 62 Countries Sign Historic Arms Trade Treaty, U.S. Must Sign as Quickly as Possible Following Positive Statement by Sec. Kerry
As 62 countries formally signed the landmark Arms Trade Treaty today, Amnesty International challenged governments to rapidly and rigorously implement the lifesaving document. In the United States - the largest arms dealer in the world – the organization welcomed Secretary of State John Kerry’s positive statement on the treaty and urged the Obama administration to sign the document as soon as possible.
June 3, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Make U.S. Among First Signers of Historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on June 3
Amnesty International USA called on President Obama today to make the United States among the first countries to sign the historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, when it opens for signature and ratification on Monday, June 3.
May 31, 2013
Press Release
Support from Salvadoran Minister of Health Welcomed, but Government Must End “Russian Roulette” with Young Pregnant Woman’s Life
Swift medical action is desperately needed to save the life of Beatriz, the young pregnant woman's who is seriously ill, Amnesty International said today, after El Salvador's Minister of Health suggested an early Caesarean section could be performed to preserve her health.
May 31, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns “Cruel, Callous” Ruling by El Salvador Court in Abortion Case
In response to the court ruling in El Salvador denying an abortion to a pregnant woman named Beatriz whose health is failing, Amnesty International USA issued the following comments from Michelle Ringuette, chief of campaigns and programs:
May 30, 2013
Press Release
NYC Vigil at El Salvador Consulate to Demand Authorities Act Immediately to Save Severely Ill Pregnant Woman’s Life
Human rights activists with Amnesty International USA will stage a demonstration today at 1 p.m. outside the El Salvador consulate in New York City (46 Park Avenue) to demand that authorities urgently allow a life-saving abortion for a seriously ill pregnant woman.
May 21, 2013
Press Release
El Salvador’s Supreme Court Continues to Toy with Young Mother’s Life
A decision by El Salvador’s Supreme Court to once again put off a ruling on whether or not to allow a severely ill pregnant woman to have an abortion shows no humanity.
May 17, 2013