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Despite Early Objections, Congress Passes Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
Amnesty International issued the following comments from Michelle Ringuette, chief of campaigns and programs, following the House vote on the…
February 28, 2013
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State of Louisiana Must Not Appeal Federal Ruling Overturning Conviction in Angola 3 Case
Amnesty International called on Louisiana Attorney General James Caldwell today not to appeal a federal court ruling overturning the conviction…
February 27, 2013
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Amnesty International Monitoring Bradley Manning Hearings
Amnesty International issued the following statement regarding Bradley Manning: "Bradley Manning was arrested in May 2010 while stationed with the…
February 27, 2013
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Crucial Voices Missing from House Hearing on Drones
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in response to today’s…
February 27, 2013
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Amnesty International Responds to Rep. Mike Kelly’s House Briefing Against Arms Trade Treaty
In response to today’s House briefing against the Arms Trade Treaty by Rep. Mike Kelly, Amnesty International USA issued the…
February 27, 2013
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Supporters Deliver 450,000 Petitions From Tutu’s Global Call to Free Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo
In a campaign led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the International Committee for Liu Xiaobo, with the support of Amnesty…
February 27, 2013
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Focus of Scheduled House Committee Drone Hearing Excludes Bulk of Those Impacted by Strikes
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA's Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following the statement in advance of…
February 26, 2013
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Human Rights, Religious, Security Organizations Urge President Obama to Help Close the Deal on an Effective Global Arms Trade Treaty
A coalition of 36 nongovernmental organizations pressed President Obama today to provide the support necessary to conclude an effective Arms…
February 26, 2013
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Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour March 5-7 in New York and Washington, D.C.
Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade…
February 26, 2013
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Oscar Nomination for Zero Dark Thirty Underscores Need to Release Senate Torture Report
Rachel Ward, U.S. program director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following the statement the day after the Oscars regarding…
February 25, 2013
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Amnesty International Welcomes California State Assembly Hearing to Review Proposed Prison Reforms, but Needs More Changes
Amnesty International welcomes the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing scheduled for February 25 as an opportunity to review…
February 22, 2013
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Authorities in Haiti Must Ensure Jean-Claude Duvalier Faces Court Hearing or Arrest Him
Former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier must either face a court hearing over charges of human rights abuses or be arrested,…
February 22, 2013