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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…
December 5, 2013
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Escalating Bloodshed and Reported Revenge Killings in Central African Republic
Revenge killings are being reported across Bangui and other parts of the Central African Republic today in the aftermath of…
December 5, 2013
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U.N. Must Not Let Peacekeepers Fail in Central African Republic
The international community must give peacekeepers in the Central African Republic all the means necessary to protect civilians or risk…
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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Mali Must Urgently Identify Bodies Found in Mass Grave
Authorities in Mali must urgently identify the 21 bodies found in a mass grave last night, believed to belong to…
December 4, 2013
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World’s Top Rock Stars Join Amnesty International in Saluting Landmark Human Rights Anniversary
Thirty-six of the world's leading musicians performing some of their biggest hits live in support of Amnesty International are the…
December 3, 2013
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UN Peacekeeping Mission Needed to Avoid Mass Slaughter in Central African Republic
The UN Security Council has no time to waste to authorize a robust peacekeeping force for deployment to the Central…
December 2, 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…
November 26, 2013
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New Protest Law Gives Security Forces Free Rein in Egypt
A new law placing broad restrictions on protests in Egypt is a serious setback that poses a grave threat to…
November 25, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Remembers Human Rights Advocate Michael MacLeod
Michael MacLeod, a longtime Amnesty International USA donor and member, former Chair of the Development Committee, and most recently appointee…
November 24, 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…
November 22, 2013
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Amnesty Women’s Human Rights Program Head Testifies at Hearing on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
A shocking one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence during their lives, according to the World…
November 20, 2013