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G-20 Leaders Must Reject Russia’s Homophobic Law

World leaders gathering in St. Petersburg this week must condemn Russia’s draconian homophobic law and do all in their power…

September 4, 2013

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Military Strikes in Syria Cannot Bring Justice

Amnesty International responds to President Barack Obama announcement about his intention to seek congressional approval for military strikes on Syria…

August 31, 2013

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Amnesty International Responds to the Transfer of Two Men from Guantanamo to Algeria

In response to the news that two detainees had been transferred from U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Algeria, the…

August 29, 2013

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International Community Has Failed to Address Crimes Committed in Syrian Conflict

Using chemical weapons against civilians is never acceptable. Sadly, this is only the latest reprehensible crime in a conflict that…

August 29, 2013

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Herman Wallace to Governor Jindal: “Free All the Angola 3”

Herman Wallace gave the following statement to Amnesty International on Saturday, August 24th, 2013.

August 27, 2013

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Kosovo: Unmik’s Legacy, The Failure To Deliver Justice And Reparation To The Relatives Of The Abducted

Amnesty International has for over a decade highlighted the continuing lack of justice, truth and reparation for the victims of…

August 26, 2013

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Mixed Signals from International Community Enable Horrific Events in Syria

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to statements by U.S. Secretary of…

August 26, 2013

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Egyptian Security Forces Must Show Restraint After Reckless Policing of Violent Protest

The killing of at least 1,089 people over the past week underscores the urgent need for Egypt's security forces to…

August 23, 2013

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U.N. Team Must Get Full Access to Investigate ‘Chemical Weapons’ Claim in Syria

The Syrian authorities who claim no responsibility should immediately facilitate the visit of the U.N. team to Eastern Ghouta and…

August 21, 2013

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U.S. Must Commute Bradley Manning Sentence and Investigate the Abuses He Exposed

President Obama should commute U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning’s sentence to time already served to allow his immediate release.

August 20, 2013

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Continued Bloodshed Underscore Urgent Need to Halt Arms to Egypt

All governments must suspend the transfer of weapons of the type used by Egypt’s security forces in violent dispersals and…

August 20, 2013

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Egyptian Government Must Protect Christians from Sectarian Violence

There has been an unprecedented rise in sectarian violence across Egypt targeting Coptic Christians and the Egyptian authorities must take…

August 19, 2013