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Update
We have an Arms Trade Treaty!
After weeks of intense negotiations at the UN Conference, including a bitter roadblock put up by Iran, Syria and North Korea, a final treaty was adopted!
April 2, 2013
Report
Turkey: Time to remove the shackles on freedom
A package of reforms before Turkey's Parliament risks being a missed opportunity to bring the country's laws in line with human rights standards.
April 1, 2013
Update
Arms Trade Treaty Consensus Blocked, But Success Only Delayed
Success in the Arms Trade Treaty has been delayed by the consensus being blocked by Iran, Syria and North Korea.
March 29, 2013
Update
More Evidence of Misconduct In Reggie Clemons Case
New evidence has emerged reinforcing the contention that Reggie Clemons' trial was marred by misconduct; a judge's recommendations are expected by June 1.
March 29, 2013
Press Release
Attack on Damascus University Shows “Callous Disregard” for Civilians
Amnesty International called the mortar attack on Damascus University today a serious violation of the laws of war demonstrating “callous disregard” for civilians. The attack reportedly killed up to 15 people and injured many more.
March 28, 2013
Press Release
UN: Iran, North Korea and Syria cynically block lifesaving arms treaty
Iran, North Korea and Syria have thwarted the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty aimed at prohibiting states from transferring conventional weapons to countries when they know those weapons will be used to commit or facilitate genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes.
March 28, 2013
Report
USA: Letter to US Secretary of Defense in relation to hunger-strikes at Guantánamo
Amnesty International expresses deep concern at the situation faced by the detainees held in Department of Defense custody at the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.
March 28, 2013
Update
Tweet for Freedom in Turkey: Say No to the Criminalization of Dissent!
Turkish authorities have targeted political dissent and limited freedom of expression, but you can join us in working for real reform in Turkey!
March 28, 2013
Press Release
Right to Marry “Partner of Choice” is Human Right Enshrined in International Law
AIUSA issued comments by Cristina Finch, managing director, women’s human rights program, in response to oral arguments heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on two cases involving LGBT rights and marriage equality.
March 27, 2013
Press Release
24 Hours to Adopt U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, AI Encouraged by Inclusion of Risk Assessment for Human Rights Atrocities
It is encouraging that the final draft of a groundbreaking U.N. Arms Trade Treaty forces states to assess the risk of human rights violations before allowing arms sales to go ahead.
March 27, 2013
Press Release
10 Years On, Violations Remain Widespread in Darfur
Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in what represents the worst instance of violence in recent years.
March 27, 2013
Update
Behind the Scenes at the UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference
We will keep fighting as “keepers of the flame," until the final draft text is made public.
March 27, 2013