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Mexico: Forensic evidence suggests disappeared students investigation a ‘whitewash’
The Mexican government must urgently address serious flaws in its investigation into the enforced disappearance of 43 students after forensic…
February 9, 2015
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Killing of Jordanian pilot ‘Abhorrent’ but ‘Revenge Executions’ Not the Answer
The vicious summary killing of a Jordanian pilot who was burned alive by the armed group that calls itself the…
February 4, 2015
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NGOs Send Letter to Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Naif Urging Release of Imprisoned Activists
A group of NGOs sent a letter to Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia expressing concern…
February 3, 2015
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Egypt: Deportation of Al Jazeera journalist must not overshadow continuing plight of Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy
The continuing plight of Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy must not be forgotten as their colleague Peter…
February 2, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Halt Oklahoma Executions
Today, the United States Supreme Court stayed the executions of three Oklahoma death-row inmates: Richard Glossip, Benjamin Cole and John…
January 28, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Urges President Obama to Raise Case of Raif Badawi with Saudi Arabian Monarchy
Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah, Amnesty…
January 26, 2015
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President Obama Urged Speak Up on Bhopal Disaster
On the eve of President Obama’s trip to India to be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day celebrations, Amnesty…
January 23, 2015
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Following Death of King Abdullah, Amnesty USA Urges U.S. to Support Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International USA is urging members of Congress and the White House to press for human rights reform in Saudi…
January 23, 2015
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Missouri Governor Calls for Reforms of Deadly Force Statute Following Events in Ferguson
Missouri governor Jay Nixon called for reforms to “foster healing and hope” following the shooting death of Ferguson teenager Michael…
January 22, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Response to the State of the Union Address
During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Obama touched on issues of national security, criminal justice reform, immigration policy…
January 21, 2015
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Activists at Chicago City Hall Demand Hearing for Reparations for Chicago Police Torture Survivors
On January 15, activists from Chicago Torture Justice Memorials (CTJM), Project NIA and Amnesty International USA will hold a sing-in…
January 14, 2015
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Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Meet with Survivor of Bhopal Industrial Disaster Ahead of India Visit
In an urgent appeal to President Obama, Amnesty International asked him to meet a visiting survivor of the Bhopal industrial…
January 14, 2015