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Drone Transparency Not Enough; Obama Must Follow the Law
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights campaign, issued the following in response to Attorney General…
March 6, 2013
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“Positive” Vote by Maryland Senate to Abolish the Death Penalty
Amnesty International said today the 27-20 vote to repeal the death penalty by the Maryland Senate is “a positive development…
March 6, 2013
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New Images Show Blurring of Prison Camps and Villages in North Korea
Amnesty International has released new satellite images and reiterated its call for U.N. Member States to establish an independent Commission…
March 6, 2013
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Amnesty International Visits Vietnam – First Since 1970s
A representative from Amnesty International has visited Vietnam to open up channels for dialogue with the government on the human…
March 6, 2013
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Brennan Vote Underscores Need to Release Drone Memos and Torture Report
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement in advance of the…
March 5, 2013
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Mexico Still Waiting for Real Advances on Human Rights After Peña Nieto’s First 100 Days
As President Enrique Peña Nieto completes his first 100 days in office, the few human rights measures his government has…
March 5, 2013
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Russian Embassy Rejects Amnesty International’s Global Solidarity Map on First Anniversary of Pussy Riot’s Arrest
Amnesty International attempted to deliver the Free Pussy Riot World Map to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C. today. Russian…
March 4, 2013
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National Rifle Association Slammed for Deceptions in Opposing International Arms Trade Treaty
Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…
March 4, 2013
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Holder Must Answer Tough Questions on Drones and Guantanamo
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in advance of U.S.…
March 4, 2013
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced today that it will begin the recruitment process for a new Executive Director. A Search…
March 1, 2013
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Former Haitian President Duvalier’s Presence in Court Brings Some Hope to Survivors of Torture and Victims’ Families
The presence of former Haitian “president for life” Jean-Claude Duvalier in court Thursday on charges relating to human rights abuses…
March 1, 2013
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NRA LAMBASTED FOR DECEPTIONS IN OPPOSING INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRADE TREATY
Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…
March 1, 2013