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Threat and Humiliation: Racial Profiling, Domestic Security, and Human Rights in the United States

Racial profiling is a serious human rights problem affecting millions of people in the United States in even the most…

July 18, 2013

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Bradley Manning’s “Aiding the Enemy” Charge a Travesty of U.S. Justice

If he is found guilty of the charge, he faces a possible life sentence in military custody with no chance…

July 18, 2013

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AIUSA Letter to Attorney General Urges Push for Passage of End Racial Profiling Act, in Response to Trayvon Martin Killing

The U.S. government must throw full weight behind passage of the End Racial Profiling Act and the Justice Department should…

July 18, 2013

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Amnesty International Briefing: Lebanon Torture Report

Torture allegations in wake of Sidon armed clashes.

July 17, 2013

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Egypt: Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood Members and Supporters

In the last two weeks, hundreds of members of the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of Egypt’s deposed President, Mohamed Morsi,…

July 17, 2013

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On International Justice Day, Survivors of Mass Atrocities Join Human Rights Leaders and Governments at U.N. for Discussion on Accountability and Justice

Global leaders unite in support of atrocity prevention through justice and accountability

July 16, 2013

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Morsi Supporters Denied Rights Amid Arrest and Beatings

Hundreds of pro-Morsi supporters detained by the Egyptian authorities have been denied their legal rights.

July 16, 2013

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Georgia Court Stays Hill’s Execution on Challenge to Secrecy of Lethal Drugs

Brian Evans, director of AIUSA’s Abolish the Death Penalty campaign, responds to the Georgia Fulton County Superior Court granting Warren…

July 15, 2013

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U.S. Must Drop Bradley Manning’s “Aiding the Enemy” Charge

The U.S. government should immediately drop the most serious charges against Pvt. Bradley Manning, Amnesty International said today after the…

July 12, 2013

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Amnesty International Meets U.S. Whistleblower Edward Snowden

Amnesty International met with U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport on Friday.

July 12, 2013

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Treatment And Option of Abortion Must Be Made Available To Pregnant Chilean Girl, 11, Raped by Stepfather

The Chilean government must make available all medical and psychological treatment options, including an abortion, to an 11-year-old girl who…

July 11, 2013

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Kazakhstan Continues to Dismiss Allegations of Torture Despite Evidence

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev deceived the international community with his government’s promise to eradicate torture and fully investigate the lethal…

July 10, 2013