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Presidents Obama and Sang to Meet on Thursday at the White House
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in advance of President Truong Tan Sang of…
July 24, 2013
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“Defending Freedom” Week of Action Highlights Political Prisoners Around the Globe
U.S. representatives from around the country are speaking out to highlight and give voice to prisoners who are being held…
July 24, 2013
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Russian Court Leaves Pussy Riot Singer Behind Bars
A Russian appeal court decision to refuse parole to Maria Alekhina, one of the Pussy Riot punk group singers jailed…
July 24, 2013
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Federal Court Upholds Corporate Accountability Disclosure Rule
In a decision issued late today, a federal district court upheld in full the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) "conflict…
July 23, 2013
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Egypt Security Forces Abandon Coptic Christians During Deadly Attack in Luxor
Security forces stood by and failed to intervene during a brutal attack on Coptic Christians in Luxor.
July 22, 2013
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Amnesty International Calls for End of Abuse Against Hunger Strikers in California
California prison authorities have again breached international human rights obligations by taking punitive measures against prisoners on hunger strike.
July 22, 2013
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Adele, Yoko Ono, U2, Madonna, Radiohead, Ke$ha, Sir Paul McCartney Unite with More Than 100 Musicians to Call for Release of Pussy Riot
More than 100 musicians have joined a call for the release of the two jailed members of the Russian feminist…
July 22, 2013
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County Court Stay Based on Challenge to Secrecy of Lethal Drugs; Georgia Continues to Pursue Execution of ‘Mentally Retarded’ Inmate
Brian Evans, director of Amnesty International USA's Abolish the Death Penalty campaign, issued a statement responding to a Georgia court…
July 19, 2013
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AIUSA Letter to Attorney General Urges Push for Passage of End Racial Profiling Act, in Response to Trayvon Martin Killing
The U.S. government must throw full weight behind passage of the End Racial Profiling Act and the Justice Department should…
July 18, 2013
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Bradley Manning’s “Aiding the Enemy” Charge a Travesty of U.S. Justice
If he is found guilty of the charge, he faces a possible life sentence in military custody with no chance…
July 18, 2013
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Morsi Supporters Denied Rights Amid Arrest and Beatings
Hundreds of pro-Morsi supporters detained by the Egyptian authorities have been denied their legal rights.
July 16, 2013
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On International Justice Day, Survivors of Mass Atrocities Join Human Rights Leaders and Governments at U.N. for Discussion on Accountability and Justice
Global leaders unite in support of atrocity prevention through justice and accountability
July 16, 2013