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U.S. Must Commute Bradley Manning Sentence and Investigate the Abuses He Exposed
President Obama should commute U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning’s sentence to time already served to allow his immediate release.
August 20, 2013
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Egyptian Government Must Protect Christians from Sectarian Violence
There has been an unprecedented rise in sectarian violence across Egypt targeting Coptic Christians and the Egyptian authorities must take…
August 19, 2013
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Egypt’s Disastrous Bloodshed Requires Urgent Impartial Investigation
There must be a full and impartial investigation into the violent dispersal of sit-in protests in Cairo this week.
August 16, 2013
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Indonesia: Commission’s findings offer hope for victims of the Aceh conflict
Calls for truth, justice and reparation by victims of the devastating Aceh conflict are gathering momentum despite serious remaining challenges,…
August 15, 2013
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Egyptian Security Forces Must Avoid Further Bloodshed
Promises by the authorities to use lethal methods only as a last resort to disperse protesters appear to have been…
August 14, 2013
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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert to be Held Front of the Russian Embassy
Amnesty International members, activists and music lovers will show their support for Pussy Riot at the second annual punk concert…
August 13, 2013
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Malaysia: End harassment of key human rights organization
The Malaysian authorities are targeting a prominent human rights organization in what appears to be politically motivated harassment.
August 8, 2013
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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert in Front of the Russian Embassy
Amnesty International members, activists, rock fans and artists will show their support for Pussy Riot and Human Rights in Russia…
August 8, 2013
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Russia Must Not Backslide on Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama canceling his…
August 7, 2013
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Satellite Images of Aleppo, Now Half-Emptied, Show Devastation
The most recent evidence of how the protracted conflict in Syria is fueling human rights violations and a spiraling displacement…
August 7, 2013
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Judge Issues Findings in Reggie Clemons Case
Judge Michael Manners, the Special Master finds that prosecutors suppressed evidence and writes that he believes the statement Reggie Clemons…
August 6, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Names Ann Burroughs Chair of Board of Directors
Amnesty International USA’s Board of Directors announced today that it has chosen Ann Burroughs as its Board Chair.
August 6, 2013