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Kremlin’s Ruthless Crackdown Stifles Independent Journalism and Anti-War Movement

The Russian authorities have unleashed an unprecedented, nationwide crackdown on independent journalism, anti-war protests and dissenting voices following Russia’s invasion…

March 10, 2022

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Russian ‘dumb bomb’ air strike killed civilians in Chernihiv – new investigation and testimony

A Russian air strike that reportedly killed 47 civilians in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv may constitute a war crime,…

March 9, 2022

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UN High Commissioner Must Release Report on China’s Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet should release her office’s long-awaited report on the Chinese government’s crimes against…

March 8, 2022

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International Women’s Day: Dramatic deterioration in respect for women’s rights and gender equality must be decisively reversed

Catastrophic attacks on human rights and gender equality over the past twelve months have lowered protection for and upped threats…

March 7, 2022

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Prisoners of War in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Must Be Protected From Public Curiosity Under Geneva Convention

Prisoners of war in the Russian invasion of Ukraine must have their rights respected under the Third Geneva Convention, Amnesty…

March 7, 2022

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Organizations Welcome TPS for Ukraine and Urge TPS Designation for Other Countries in Extreme Conflict

We at Amnesty International USA, Cameroon Advocacy Network, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and UndocuBlack Network, welcome…

March 4, 2022

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Temporary Protection is Needed for Everyone Fleeing Ukraine

Reacting to the Council of the European Union’s activation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), which will grant immediate protection…

March 3, 2022

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is an act of aggression and human rights catastrophe

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a manifest violation of the United Nations Charter and an act of aggression that is…

March 1, 2022

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Kremlin censors media and disperses protesters opposed to Ukraine invasion in Russia

Responding to the news that the Kremlin has censored domestic media as it disperses anti-war protests and persecutes those who…

February 28, 2022

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Cluster munitions kill child and two other civilians taking shelter at a preschool in Ukraine 

A preschool in north-eastern Ukraine was hit on the morning of February 25 with widely-banned cluster munitions while civilians took…

February 27, 2022

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Russian Military Commits Indiscriminate Attacks During the Invasion of Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been marked by indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and strikes on protected objects such…

February 25, 2022

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Reconstruction reveals how Colombian security forces intentionally attacked peaceful protesters in Cali on May 3

An event reconstruction by SITU Research and Amnesty International details how Colombian security forces assaulted peaceful protesters in the Siloé…

February 25, 2022