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Louisiana Must Release Dying Prisoner After Judge Overturns 1974 Conviction
No ruling can erase the cruel, inhuman and degrading prison conditions he endured for more than 41 years - confined alone to a tiny cell for 23 hours a day.
October 1, 2013
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Amnesty International USA to Deliver Keynote at Event Honoring Excellence in Combatting the Effects of Torture
Amnesty International USA will deliver the keynote address at a special event honoring Dr. Naasson Munyandamutsa of Rwanda for his work to aid survivors of torture.
September 28, 2013
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Turkey Accused of Gross Human Rights Violations in Gezi Park Protests
Turkish authorities committed human rights violations on a massive scale in the government’s attempts to crush the Gezi Park protests this summer.
September 26, 2013
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In a “Borderless World,” New Amnesty International USA Leader Looks to Empower A New Generation to Act to Defend Rights Everywhere
Taking the helm of Amnesty International USA, Steven W. Hawkins said today he wants to harness the commitment and passion of young people concerned about human rights issues at home to join the global fight against human rights abuses.
September 25, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Celebrates Human Rights Victory with U.S. Signing of Arms Trade Treaty at United Nations
Amnesty International USA issued a comment today from Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins, on the U.S. signing of the Arms Trade Treaty by Secretary of State John Kerry.
September 25, 2013
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On Two-Year Anniversary of Troy Davis Execution, the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty Continues
Amnesty International mobilized hundreds of thousands of people globally to stop this execution but Georgia executed Davis, despite major inconsistencies in witness testimonies and doubts about his guilt.
September 20, 2013
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Release of Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Other Political Activists Must be First Step to Freedom for All Iranian Prisoners of Conscience
Amnesty International welcomes the release of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, and at least 11 political activists.
September 18, 2013
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Amnesty International Urges EU to Combat Homophobic Violence in New Report
The European Union and its member-states are failing to tackle homophobic and transphobic hate crimes and to protect all individuals from discrimination, harassment and violence.
September 17, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Proposed Steps to Remove Chemical Weapons in Syria, Urges International Action to Address Needs of Millions of Civilians
As diplomats explored alternatives to a U.S. military strike on Syria in response to its use of banned chemical weapons, Amnesty International USA said today governments should seize the opportunity to coalesce around six key steps needed to save lives and achieve justice for the victims.
September 10, 2013
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G-20 World Leaders Must Not Squander Chance to Save Lives in Syria
Easing the suffering of millions of civilians affected by Syria’s ongoing armed conflict must be a top priority for world leaders meeting at the G-20 Summit in St. Petersburg.
September 5, 2013
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Congress and Administration Must Address Syrian Refugee Crisis and International Accountability for War Crimes
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) deputy executive director, issued the following statement as Congress debates authorization for the use of military force in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons.
September 5, 2013
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Fiji’s New Constitution Fails to Protect Fundamental Human Rights
Fiji’s proposed new constitution falls far short of international standards of human rights law and is another step backwards in guaranteeing human rights protection for all.
September 4, 2013