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Press Release
Bradley Manning Trial Underscores Serious Accountability Failures
U.S. authorities have failed to deliver justice for serious human rights violations committed in the context of counter-terror operations dating back more than a decade.
July 31, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. #FreedomHack Announced, Will Aid Press Freedom in Mexico
Amnesty International, CommunityRED and Cont3nt will host a hackathon focused on developing secure digital tools to improve security for journalists, citizen reporters and activists in Mexico.
July 31, 2013
Press Release
Egypt’s Decision to End Pro-Morsi Sit-Ins Will Only Lead to Bloodshed
The Egyptian government’s decision to mandate security forces to end all pro-Morsi sit-ins in Greater Cairo, considering recent violence against protesters, is a recipe for further bloodshed.
July 31, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Drone Strikes: “Any Move Forward Has Got to Include Accountability”
In response to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arriving in Pakistan for meetings to ease tensions over U.S. drone strikes, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released the following statement.
July 31, 2013
Update
Bradley Manning Verdict: Double Standards and Misplaced Priorities
The government was zealous in its prosecution of Manning, but is all-too forgiving when it comes to government officials and agents responsible for grave human rights violations.
July 31, 2013
Update
4 Reforms Needed to Stop NSA From Violating Right to Privacy
We believe that the NSA surveillance program is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, as well as Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
July 31, 2013
Update
Our Top 5 Recommendations for the U.S.-Yemen Talks
President Obama will meet with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi tomorrow. Here are five of our top recommendations for their agenda.
July 31, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Thorough, Impartial Investigation in Prisoner’s Death in California
The hunger strike by prisoners in solitary confinement in California entered its 23rd day on Tuesday, with the state reporting about 600 prisoners refusing food.
July 30, 2013
Press Release
Bradley Manning Acquitted of ‘Aiding the Enemy’
Despite the acquittal of Bradley Manning of 'aiding the enemy,' today's verdict reveals the U.S. government's misplaced priorities on national security by finding him guilty of other charges.
July 30, 2013
Update
How U.S. Representatives Are Defending Prisoners of Conscience
U.S. Representatives nationwide spoke out to highlight and give voice to political prisoners being held or detained around the world for expressing their views.
July 30, 2013
Update
Tracking the Election in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared it's ready for the elections, despite all evidence to the contrary.
July 30, 2013
Press Release
Egyptian Security Forces Must Be Reined in to Prevent Further Bloodshed
Evidence that the Egyptian security forces have once again used unwarranted live fire and other excessive force underlines the crucial need for police reform.
July 29, 2013