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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Must Be Vetoed
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni must veto the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed in a surprise vote this morning.
December 20, 2013
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South Sudan Leaders Must Prevent ‘Disturbing’ Spread of Violence
Warring factions in South Sudan must immediately rein in their troops to prevent further attacks on civilians.
December 20, 2013
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Nigerian President Must Reject Harsh Bill on Same-Sex Unions
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan must not sign a same-sex marriage bill into law, Amnesty International said after the final version of the bill was adopted by Nigeria's Senate.
December 20, 2013
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Russia’s Amnesty Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough
The Russian parliament passed an amnesty bill that may see the imprisoned Pussy Riot singers, some of Greenpeace's "Arctic 30" and detainees in the Bolotnaya case freed.
December 18, 2013
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With Snowden Russia Asylum Set to Expire, Brazil Must Consider His Permanent Asylum Request
Brazil's government should give full consideration to Edward Snowden's claim for asylum in the country. Today the U.S. whistleblower offered to help a Brazilian spying probe and requested asylum.
December 18, 2013
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Qatar’s Unpaid Migrant Construction Workers Left To Go Hungry
More than 80 migrant construction workers in Qatar who worked for nearly a year without pay are facing serious food shortages and need urgent government assistance.
December 18, 2013
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International Community Must Ensure Effective Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic
The civilian population of the Central African Republic is in urgent need of protection four days into the worst spate of violence in the conflict to date.
December 9, 2013
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Amnesty Joins Call on President Obama: End Secrecy on Drone Strikes
Amnesty International joined eight U.S.-based human rights groups in an open letter to President Obama urging him to end the policy of secrecy and ensure accountability for unlawful U.S. drone strikes.
December 6, 2013
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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 visionary leaders in the fight to protect and promote human rights.
December 5, 2013
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New Satellite Images Show Scale of North Korea’s Repressive Prison Camps
New satellite images showing the on-going development of North Korea’s two largest political prison camps.
December 4, 2013
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One Month after Drones Report, Administration Still Fails to Explain Killings
A month has passed since Amnesty International released its report, “‘Will I Be Next?’ US Drone Strikes in Pakistan,” but the Obama Administration still has not publicly acknowledged and investigated cases of potentially unlawful drone killings.
November 26, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Applauds Strong Bipartisan Reintroduction of International Violence Against Women Act
Amnesty International USA is urging lawmakers to continue to apply a bipartisan approach to passing the critical legislation that would position the United States as an important ally for millions of women worldwide whose right to live free from violence is under daily threat.
November 22, 2013