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Press Release
Venezuela: Lack of justice for protest abuses gives green light to more violence
In a new report, Amnesty International warns of serious consequences for Venezuela’s failure to effectively investigate and bring to justice…
March 24, 2015
Report
The Faces of Impunity: A Year After the Protests, Victims Still Await Justice
Venezuela’s failure to effectively investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of 43 people and the injury…
March 23, 2015
Press Release
Human Rights and Free Press Groups Call for Charges Against Angolan Journalist to Be Dropped
Over 35 human rights and free press groups from across the globe, including Amnesty International USA, have written an open…
March 23, 2015
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Raise Human Rights with Visiting Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani
Amnesty International today urged President Obama to raise human rights issues in Afghanistan during meetings this week with Afghanistan President…
March 23, 2015
Report
Violations of the Rights to Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association in Crimea
The de facto authorities in Crimea have failed to investigate a series of abductions and torture of their critics, and…
March 18, 2015
Press Release
New Amnesty International Poll Shows Anger at U.S. Surveillance
Majority of U.S. citizens against government’s surveillance scheme, small majority approve surveillance of foreigners
March 18, 2015
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Allegations of Chicago Police Abuse
Amnesty International USA called on the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of beatings and disappearances of detainees at a…
March 18, 2015
Report
Al-Raqqa Under Attack: Syrian Air Force Strikes Against Civilians
A report by Amnesty International provides damning evidence that Syrian government forces unlawfully killed scores of civilians in a series…
March 17, 2015
Press Release
Chicago: Finance Committee Announces A Hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance
The finance committee of the Chicago City Council announced that it will hold a hearing on the Burge Torture Reparations…
March 16, 2015
Report
Changing Laws, Changing Minds: Challenging Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria
Briefing Examines Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria; Says Words Must Translate to Action
March 13, 2015
Report
Somalia: Prioritise Protection for People with Disabilities
More than two decades of conflict, inadequate health services and discrimination have left people with disabilities in Somalia at risk…
March 11, 2015
Press Release
Police Shootings Underscore Need for Reform of Standards for Use of Lethal Force by Police
In the wake of lethal shootings of unarmed men of color by police this week in Madison, Wisconsin and suburban…
March 11, 2015