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Amnesty International USA Responds to Department of Justice Pattern or Practice Investigation
In response to Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s announcement that the Department of Justice would initiate a civil pattern or practice…
December 7, 2015
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Islamic State Atrocities Fueled by Decades of Reckless Arms Trading
Decades of poorly regulated arms flows into Iraq as well lax controls on the ground have provided the armed group…
December 4, 2015
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Macedonia: Tear gas and rubber bullets as border tensions mount
Amid increasing tension and violent clashes in the policing of refugees and migrants protesting at the Greek-Macedonian border, the former…
December 3, 2015
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Southeast Asia: Governments must turn commitments into reality to stem Southeast Asian migrant and refugee crisis
Ahead of a regional meeting hosted by Thailand tomorrow, Amnesty International calls on the governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar…
December 3, 2015
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Dominican Republic takes women’s rights back to 1884
The Dominican Republic has taken a drastic step backwards for women’s human rights as the Constitutional Court struck down reforms…
December 3, 2015
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Mexico’s injustices fall like dominoes as two torture victims released in 24 hours due to illegal evidence
In the past 24 hours, judges in two states in northern Mexico have released torture victims who have spent years…
December 3, 2015
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Write for Rights: World’s biggest human rights campaign puts spotlight on abuses
People who speak out against leaders face increasing risk of punishment or prosecution, Amnesty International said today as it launched…
December 3, 2015
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Tunisia: Sweeping crackdown signals abuse of emergency measures
Security forces have carried out scores of arrests and detentions in the wake of last week’s suicide attack in central…
December 2, 2015
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Northern Ireland: High Court Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage Welcomed
Ahead of a legal challenge in Belfast’s High Court tomorrow (Thursday), Amnesty International has reiterated its call for Northern Ireland…
December 2, 2015
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Five years of human rights failure shames FIFA and Qatar
Labor exploitation remains rampant in Qatar as the authorities fail to deliver significant reforms, Amnesty International said today before the…
December 1, 2015
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A call for sustained U.S. commitment to the Central African Republic
Two years ago, a coalition of NGOs released a statement urging a comprehensive U.S. Government strategy to help halt violence,…
December 1, 2015
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Task Force on Chicago Police Accountability is “Long Overdue”
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that he will establish a task force focusing on police accountability. The announcement comes following…
December 1, 2015