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Rome Continues to Deny Adequate Housing to Roma
Rome’s municipal authorities are running a discriminatory two-track assisted housing system that denies thousands of Roma people access to adequate…
October 28, 2013
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Lou Reed Was a Powerful Ally in the Cause of Human Rights, says Amnesty International USA
With the sad passing of Lou Reed, the human rights movement has lost a powerful voice for humanity and a…
October 28, 2013
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Saudi Arabia: Threats and Cyber Attack Will Not Deter Women from Driving
Saudi Arabian women activists still plan to defy a driving ban Saturday (Oct. 26), despite having their campaign website hacked…
October 25, 2013
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Movie World Premiere Sunday, Nov. 3 in Los Angeles: “¡RELEASED!”, Highlights of Amnesty International’s Historic Human Rights Concerts
Two Members of The Police Reunite for Post-Screening Discussion; Top Musicians in Film Include Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Police, Sting,…
October 24, 2013
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Saudi Arabia Must Not Thwart Campaign for Women Drivers
The Saudi Arabian authorities must respect the right of women to drive this Saturday in defiance of a ban on…
October 24, 2013
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Amnesty International: USA Must Investigate Unlawful Drone Killings in Pakistan
New evidence indicates that the U.S. has carried out unlawful drone killings in Pakistan, some of which could amount to…
October 22, 2013
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Delivering Petition Signatures from Around the World to Louisiana Gov, Amnesty International Demands Release of Last “Angola 3” Prisoner
Amnesty International USA today delivered more than 25,000 petition signatures from supporters throughout the U.S. and globally to Louisiana Gov.…
October 21, 2013
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Amnesty International & Human Rights Watch Release Dual Reports on Drone Strikes
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch will issue two new reports on U.S. drone strikes and other air strikes in…
October 18, 2013
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Margaret Huang Named Amnesty USA’s Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns and Programs
Margaret Huang, the executive director of Rights Working Group, will join the global human rights organization on January 6, 2014…
October 18, 2013
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Delivery of Petition Signatures Mon. Oct. 21 and Press Conference on Angola 3 in Baton Rouge
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) activists will gather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, Oct. 21 to hold a press conference…
October 16, 2013
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Egypt Must End Deplorable Detention and Deportation of Syrian Refugees
The Egyptian authorities must end their appalling policy of unlawfully detaining and forcibly returning hundreds of refugees who have fled…
October 16, 2013
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Louisiana Must End Campaign of ‘Vengeance’ Against Remaining Angola 3 Prisoner Albert Woodfox
Following the death of Herman Wallace, who was held in solitary confinement for nearly 40 years, Amnesty International today launches…
October 10, 2013