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Above the Law: Police Torture in the Philippines
A pervasive culture of impunity is allowing torture by police to go unchecked in the Philippines. Despite the country’s ratification…
December 2, 2014
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Serious Setback for Justice in Colombia if Bills to Expand Jurisdiction of Military Courts Approved
We view with grave concern renewed legislative efforts by the Colombian government that could deny justice for serious human rights…
November 26, 2014
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Amnesty International USA: Ferguson, the World is Watching
Following the announcement that the St. Louis County Grand Jury decided not to indict Police Officer Darren Wilson for the…
November 26, 2014
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Letter to Secretary John Kerry on 43 Missing Students in Mexico
In a letter sent to Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday, a group of 14 Senators including Foreign Relations…
November 26, 2014
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Amnesty International Urges Protection of Peaceful Protestors in Ferguson in Wake of Grand Jury Decision
In the aftermath of the announcement that the St. Louis County Grand Jury decided not to indict Police Officer Darren…
November 25, 2014
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Amnesty International Statement on President Obama’s Immigration Executive Order
In response to President Obama’s announcement of an executive order on immigration policy tonight, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Steven…
November 21, 2014
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Amnesty International Calls for Justice for Three-Year-Old Rape Survivor in Afghanistan
According to news reports, a suspect is in custody in connection with the rape and attempted murder of a three-year-old…
November 21, 2014
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Amnesty International: Albert Woodfox Must Be Freed Following Appeals Court Decision
Yesterday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana affirmed a 2013 ruling overturning the conviction of Albert Woodfox…
November 21, 2014
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Prosecuting Beliefs: Indonesia’s Blasphemy Laws
Indonesian authorities have increasingly made use of a range of oppressive blasphemy laws to imprison individuals for their beliefs, contributing…
November 20, 2014
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Struggling to Survive: Refugees from Syria in Turkey
The international community’s failure to deal with the growing number of Syrian refugees fleeing into Turkey has led to a…
November 18, 2014
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Amnesty International and John Legend Launch Write for Rights Campaign
Amnesty International today released a new video from award winning artist John Legend as part of its Write for Rights…
November 18, 2014
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“There is No Freedom Here” Silencing Dissent in the United Arab Emirates
Scores of activists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been harassed, arrested and in some cases tortured in custody…
November 17, 2014