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Press Release
Vote to Adopt the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Findings is “a Good First Step”
Amnesty International issued the following quote on the 9-6 vote in favor of adopting the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…
December 13, 2012
Press Release
Egyptian Activist’s Guilty Verdict “Outrageous” Assault on Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International said today that the sentencing of an Egyptian activist to three years in prison for “defamation of religion”…
December 12, 2012
Report
‘The Hands of Cruelty:’ Abuses by Armed Forces and Taliban in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
During its bid to recapture territory from the Taliban over the last three years, the Pakistan Armed Forces have arbitrarily…
December 11, 2012
Press Release
Bahrain Must Release Prominent Activist Nabeel Rajab Following “Hollow” Appeal Verdict
Amnesty International today called on Bahrain to release prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, whose conviction for involvement in anti-government…
December 11, 2012
Press Release
New Report Exposes Abuses by Armed Forces and Taliban in Pakistan Tribal Areas
Human rights abuses committed by the Armed Forces and the Taliban in Pakistan’s northwestern Tribal Areas are locking millions in…
December 11, 2012
Press Release
‘Pussy Riot World Map’ Shows Global Solidarity for Jailed Russian Punk Band Members
Artists from Pearl Jam, Roger Waters Sting and Flogging Molly to Demand Release of Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot on…
December 10, 2012
Press Release
Assassination of Nadia Sidiqi Underscores the Deadly Consequences for Women Standing up for Rights in Afghanistan
Suzanne Nossel, executive director of Amnesty International USA, issued the following comments in response to the assassination of Nadia Sidiqi,…
December 10, 2012
Press Release
Hard Rock, EDUN LIVE Launch U2 Signature Series: Edition 30 T-Shirt on International Human Rights Day
Today, on International Human Rights Day, Hard Rock and EDUN LIVE launched the U2 Signature Series: Edition 30 T-shirt, with…
December 10, 2012
Press Release
At Manama Dialogue, US Must Change Course and Speak Forcefully on Human Rights Violations in Bahrain
Representatives from some 30 nations will gather in Bahrain's capital for the Manama Dialogue, a regional conference on security issues.
December 7, 2012
Press Release
New Congressional Project Highlighting Prisoners of Conscience “Leads by Example on Human Rights”
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), in conjunction with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and Amnesty…
December 6, 2012
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to…
December 5, 2012
Press Release
Hollywood Film Directors and Actors Demand Freedom for Brother of Acclaimed Iranian Filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi
More than 40 Hollywood directors and actors and independent filmmakers are joining Amnesty International to demand the release of Iranian…
December 5, 2012