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Press Release
In Mali Conflict, All Sides Must Protect Civilians as Military Attacks by French Forces Continue
Amnesty International is urging French forces in Mali to give as much advance warning as possible to civilians, and called on all armed groups to protect civilians.
January 14, 2013
Press Release
Broad Coalition Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Prison Now
A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations marked the 11th anniversary of the first detained men being jailed at the U.S.-controlled detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, today with a rally, march and vigil in Washington, D.C.
January 11, 2013
Press Release
Mexico’s New Victims’ Law Needs to be Implemented to be Effective
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses in the ongoing violence resulting from the struggle against organized crime in Mexico, Amnesty International said.
January 10, 2013
Press Release
Viet Nam: Release 13 Activists Jailed on “Baseless” Charges
The conviction and heavy sentencing of 13 peaceful Catholic activists in Viet Nam today flies in the face of justice and is part of an escalating government crackdown on freedom of expression, Amnesty International said.
January 9, 2013
Press Release
Russian Parliamentarians Must Reject a Bill that Would Have a Chilling Effect on Human Rights Defenders
Russian parliamentarians must reject ‘Dima Yakovlev’ Bill, Which Would Introduce Severe Restrictions on Non-Governmental Organizations and Ban Adoption of Russian Children by U.S. Citizens.
December 20, 2012
Press Release
NRA Must Drop Its Campaign of Lies Against U.N. Global Arms Trade Treaty
Amnesty International is challenging the NRA to end its two decade-long opposition to the treaty, which would help stop the flow of weapons to dictators, warlords and armed groups known to commit atrocities and human rights abuses.
December 19, 2012
Press Release
Acquittal of Congolese Armed Group Leader Should Strengthen Demands for Justice in DRC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, who had been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
December 18, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Report Exposes Widespread Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Italy
Migrant workers to Italy from sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Asia are employed in low-skilled, often seasonal or temporary jobs, suffer grave abuses at the hands of their employers, and are unable to respond or retaliate because of sanctions placed on irregular migrants.
December 17, 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” is an “outrageous” assault on freedom of expression. The human rights organization considers Alber Saber Ayad to be a prisoner of conscience detained solely for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression.
December 12, 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 protests has been upheld by an appeal court.
December 11, 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 detained thousands of men and boys, and the Taliban continue to recklessly kill scores of civilians and conduct suicide bombings in public spaces.
December 11, 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, the acting Director of the Ministry of Women's Affairs department in the eastern province of Laghman, Afghanistan.
December 10, 2012