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Press Release
China: Abolition of Labor Camps Must Lead to Wider Detention Reform
China's reported decision to abolish 're-education through labor' (RTL) camps nationwide will be little more than a cosmetic measure unless…
November 15, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Senators to Support Closing Guantanamo
Organization supports transfer provisions in the Defense Authorization Bill
November 14, 2013
Press Release
Two Activists at Risk of Flogging for ‘Indecent Behavior’ in Sudan
The Sudanese authorities must drop ‘indecent behavior’ charges against two activists who risk being sentenced to flogging in a trial…
November 12, 2013
Press Release
New Satellite Images Reveal Shocking Aftermath of Abuses in the Central African Republic
Expert analysis of new satellite imagery Amnesty International has obtained from the Central African Republic (CAR) reveals the shocking aftermath…
November 8, 2013
Press Release
Shell’s False Claims on Niger Delta Oil Spills Exposed
Shell has manipulated oil spill investigations in Nigeria, with the company's claims on oil pollution in the region deeply suspect…
November 7, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International and The Weinstein Company to Screen New Nelson Mandela Biopic
Amnesty International USA will be partnering with the Weinstein Company to present an advanced screening of the biopic “Mandela: Long…
November 7, 2013
Press Release
Passage of ENDA a Step in the Right Direction
LGBT discrimination knows no borders. The United States must become a leader in supporting LGBT communities worldwide.
November 7, 2013
Press Release
Pussy Riot Member Rumored to Have Been Transferred to Siberian Prison
There is a global spotlight on the deteriorating human rights situation in Russia. Sending Nadezhda Tolokonnikova to Siberia will not…
November 6, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Marks New Campaign on Repression of Academic Freedom in Iran with Program in Washington D.C.
To mark its new campaign on repression of academic freedom in Iran, Amnesty International will be sponsoring a program to…
November 4, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Marks New Campaign on Repression of Academic Freedom in Iran with Program in New York
To mark its new campaign on repression of academic freedom in Iran, Amnesty International will be sponsoring a program to…
November 4, 2013
Report
Growing Restrictions, Tough Conditions: The Plight of Those Fleeing Syria To Jordan
Almost one third of Syria's population have fled their homes. More than 2 million are refugees living outside Syria –…
October 31, 2013
Press Release
Syrians Fleeing Violence Are Turned Back at Jordanian Border
Hundreds of Syrians fleeing the violence and turmoil at home are being turned back by Jordan and other neighboring countries.
October 31, 2013