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China: Release supporters of Hong Kong protests
The Chinese authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all those detained for peacefully showing support for pro-democracy protests in Hong…
October 1, 2014
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Iran must halt imminent execution of 26-year-old woman
Iranian authorities have today confirmed that a woman convicted of killing a man whom she said tried to sexually abuse…
September 29, 2014
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Chinese Dissident Ai Weiwei Opens Exhibit Featuring Amnesty International Research at Alcatraz
The latest installation from Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei, featuring research from Amnesty International, will open to…
September 26, 2014
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Protection of Syrian Civilians Must be World’s Priority, Humanitarian and Human Rights Groups Demand
Any further intervention in the Middle East must include plans to address the suffering of Syrian civilians, a global coalition…
September 23, 2014
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Amnesty International USA Marks the September 11, 2001 Attacks
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the attacks in the USA on September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2014
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Amnesty International USA Reacts to President Obama’s Remarks on Islamic State
President Obama addressed the nation tonight on his plans to combat the armed group Islamic State.
September 11, 2014
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Amnesty USA Reacts to Missouri, Texas Executions
Amnesty International USA executive director Steven W. Hawkins responded today to the executions of Earl Ringo, Jr in Missouri and…
September 10, 2014
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Reports of Justice Department Investigation into Ferguson Police
According to media reports, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division will begin an investigation into the police department of…
September 4, 2014
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New Video in St. Louis Shooting Sparks ‘Deep Concern’ about Adherence to Human Rights
In response to new video released by the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department depicting the fatal shooting of Kajieme Powell,…
August 22, 2014
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‘Beheading’ of Reporter in Syria is a War Crime That Highlights ‘Chilling’ Risk to Journalists
The apparent execution-style killing of a U.S. reporter who went missing in Syria in 2012 constitutes a war crime and…
August 20, 2014
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Amnesty International USA Statement on Attorney General Visit to Ferguson
Attorney General Eric Holder visits Ferguson today as part of the federal investigation into Michael Brown's death.
August 20, 2014
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Amnesty International Responds to Ferguson Curfew
In response to the curfew imposed on the residents of Ferguson by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, Amnesty International USA Executive…
August 18, 2014