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Amnesty International USA Commends President Obama’s Statement on “Comfort Women”

Amnesty International USA today commended President Obama for publicly raising the issue of "Comfort Women" during his recent visit to…

April 28, 2014

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Chicago and Illinois: Torture

International law strictly prohibits the use of torture and other ill-treatment, and stipulates that governments are responsible for investigating torture…

April 26, 2014

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‘My Sleep Is My Break’ Exploitation Of Migrant Domestic Workers In Qatar

Qatar's laws do not limit the number of hours a day or the number of days a week that domestic…

April 26, 2014

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Chicago and Illinois: Gun Violence

Violence affects everyone in Chicago, but it is particularly devastating for the city's youth. Human rights must be a part…

April 26, 2014

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President Obama Must Address Malaysia’s Human Rights Record

On the eve of President Obama's visit to Malaysia, Amnesty International USA urges him to publicly address the deteriorating human…

April 25, 2014

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Amnesty Responds to Comments on CIA torture by Dr James Mitchell

In response to comments about CIA torture and Amnesty International attributed by The Guardian to Dr James Mitchell, Zeke Johnson…

April 18, 2014

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Amnesty International Responds to New Hampshire Death Penalty Decision

In response to the New Hampshire State Senate’s 12-12 vote and decision today to table the death penalty repeal bill,…

April 17, 2014

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After 42 years in solitary, it’s time to release Albert Woodfox

Forty two years ago today, Albert Woodfox was placed in an isolation cell in a Louisiana prison on suspicion of…

April 17, 2014

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Recommendations for International Human Rights Law and US Surveillance Practices

Amnesty International USA and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urge the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to recommend…

April 14, 2014

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Viet Nam: Prisoners of Conscience Released But Dozens Remain Jailed

The early release in Viet Nam of several prisoners of conscience is welcome, but serves to highlight the situation of…

April 14, 2014

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Amnesty Responds To Allegations that the FBI Spied on Guantanamo Lawyers

In response to allegations that the FBI sought to recruit an informant from the defense team in the 9/11 military…

April 14, 2014

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Leaked Torture Report Findings “A Game Changer”

In response to the disclosure by McClatchy Media of information about the Senate Intelligence Committee's report on CIA detention and…

April 11, 2014