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Spain: Two-pronged assault targets rights and freedoms of Spanish citizens, migrants and refugees
Draconian reforms to two pieces of Spanish legislation are an assault on the rights of its citizens as well as…
March 26, 2015
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Venezuela: Lack of justice for protest abuses gives green light to more violence
In a new report, Amnesty International warns of serious consequences for Venezuela’s failure to effectively investigate and bring to justice…
March 24, 2015
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Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Raise Human Rights with Visiting Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani
Amnesty International today urged President Obama to raise human rights issues in Afghanistan during meetings this week with Afghanistan President…
March 23, 2015
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Human Rights and Free Press Groups Call for Charges Against Angolan Journalist to Be Dropped
Over 35 human rights and free press groups from across the globe, including Amnesty International USA, have written an open…
March 23, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Allegations of Chicago Police Abuse
Amnesty International USA called on the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of beatings and disappearances of detainees at a…
March 18, 2015
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New Amnesty International Poll Shows Anger at U.S. Surveillance
Majority of U.S. citizens against government’s surveillance scheme, small majority approve surveillance of foreigners
March 18, 2015
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Chicago: Finance Committee Announces A Hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance
The finance committee of the Chicago City Council announced that it will hold a hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations…
March 16, 2015
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Public Statement on OAS Indigenous Peoples Declaration
Too many obstacles to participation of Indigenous Peoples in negotiations of new OAS declaration risks its legitimacy
March 11, 2015
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Police Shootings Underscore Need for Reform of Standards for Use of Lethal Force by Police
In the wake of lethal shootings of unarmed men of color by police this week in Madison, Wisconsin and suburban…
March 11, 2015
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Proposed Laws Reduce Iranian Women to ‘Baby Making Machines’ in Misguided Attempts to Boost Population
Women in Iran could face significant restrictions on their use of contraceptives and be further excluded from the labour market…
March 11, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Joins ACLU, Wikimedia in Lawsuit to Stop Mass Surveillance Program
Amnesty International USA joined a major new lawsuit today filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a…
March 10, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Calls for Quick Passage of the International Violence Against Women Act
A bipartisan group of representatives reintroduced the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) in the House of Representatives today, with…
March 6, 2015