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Police Violence Must End in Papua
A pro-independence protest in Papua has been met with a violent response by the Indonesian security forces.
October 25, 2012
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Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Responds to Wikileaks Release of U.S. Military Detention Policy
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director issued the following statement in response to the latest release of U.S. military…
October 25, 2012
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Thailand: Death of 85 Protestors Must not Go Unpunished, says Amnesty International
Members of the Thai security forces who are responsible for the deaths of 85 protesters eight years ago today at…
October 25, 2012
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Suzanne Nossel Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Kill List’
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama and his administration's need…
October 24, 2012
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Abduction of Russian Opposition Member Highlights Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in the Country and Must be Investigated
Claims a Russian opposition member of parliament's assistant was abducted in Ukraine and forced to return to Russia where he…
October 24, 2012
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Human Rights Progress in Tunisia is Sputtering
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to mention of Tunisia in debate.
October 23, 2012
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When Will the United States Have a Serious Conversation about Drones?
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to use of drones in tonight's presidential debate.
October 23, 2012
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China in the Presidential Debate: Human Rights is Not a Side Issue, It’s the Issue
Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International's Washington DC office issued the following quote in response to the rise of China…
October 23, 2012
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Candidates Need to Spell Out Concrete Plans to Ensure and Advance Women’s Rights
"Women's rights made the binder at tonight's debate but so far the candidates have flipped right by those pages," said…
October 23, 2012
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Afghan Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement in response to the Associated Press’ reporting that another…
October 22, 2012
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Bahrain Must Overturn Unjust ‘Nightmare’ Convictions for Two Teachers
A Bahrain appeals court has upheld a guilty verdict against two former against two former leaders of the Bahrain Teachers’…
October 22, 2012
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10 Men Executed in Iran Despite International Pleas
Amnesty International today condemned the execution of 10 men in Iran on Monday morning, despite international pleas to spare their…
October 22, 2012