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First of 17 Detainees Transferred from Guantánamo
Last month, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter approved the transfer of 17 detainees from the Guantánamo detention site. Today,…
January 6, 2016
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UN investigations into fresh allegations of sex abuse in CAR underlines need for peacekeeper accountability
The UN’s welcome decision to investigate new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers in the Central African…
January 6, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Reacts to President Obama’s Gun Control Announcement
President Obama announced today that he would implement stronger gun control policies by executive action, including background checks, increased access…
January 5, 2016
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Recently elected National Assembly must put human rights first in Venezuela
Amnesty International calls on the recently elected National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to take urgent measures to…
January 5, 2016
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Shi’a cleric among 47 executed by Saudi Arabia in a single day
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have demonstrated their utter disregard for human rights and life by executing 47 people in a single…
January 4, 2016
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“Comfort women” deal must not deny survivors justice
In response to the announcement that the Japanese and South Korean governments have reached an agreement on the issue of…
December 28, 2015
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Cameroon: Authorities fail to shed light on fate of 130 people missing for one year
The Cameroonian authorities must come clean over the fate of 130 people rounded up and detained by Cameroonian forces a…
December 28, 2015
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Thailand: Torture claims in Koh Tao murder case must be investigated
Authorities in Thailand must ensure an independent, transparent and thorough examination of allegations of torture by police made by two…
December 24, 2015
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Central African Republic: Progress on Special Criminal Court
The Central African Republic transitional government, the United Nations, and donors should intensify their efforts to establish a Special Criminal…
December 23, 2015
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Thailand: Guilty verdict against online news director sets appalling precedent for free speech
The Thai Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a guilty verdict against the director of an online news site sets an…
December 23, 2015
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Moving Juveniles Out of Adult Prisons in New York Must Be Followed by Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform
Governor Andrew Cuomo today signed an executive order requiring all minors to be housed in juvenile facilities, rather than adult…
December 22, 2015
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Syria: Russia’s shameful failure to acknowledge civilian killings
Russian air strikes in Syria have killed hundreds of civilians and caused massive destruction in residential areas, striking homes, a…
December 22, 2015