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Press Release
Transparency Not the End Goal; End Drone Kill List
In response to reports that President Barack Obama has decided to release further details about his administration's legal rationale for so-called "targeted killings" to Congress, Amnesty International USA's Zeke Johnson, Security with Human Rights Campaign Director, issued the following statement.
February 7, 2013
Press Release
One Year Before Olympics in Sochi, Russia Continues Its “Assault on Freedom”
With only a year left before the start of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia has little time to reverse its increasing crackdown on freedom of expression, says Amnesty International USA.
February 7, 2013
Press Release
Brennan “Orwellian” on Torture; Wrong on Drones
Brennan is "Orwellian" on torture and wrong on drones.
February 7, 2013
Update
Angola’s Contrasts: Forced Evictions and Billionaires
In the past week, thousands of families in Angola were removed from their homes by police, military and private security officers, helicopters circling, as some people were beaten and arrested while their housing was demolished.
February 7, 2013
Update
One Year Before Olympics in Sochi, Russia Continues its “Assault on Freedom”
With only a year left before the Winter Olympic Games begin in Sochi, Russia has little time to reverse its increasing crackdown on freedom of expression.
February 7, 2013
Press Release
New Report Documents “Horrific, Violent Attacks” on Women, Including Rapes, in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
In a new report today, Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, including rapes, and called on President Morsi to take urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice, saying impunity for these crimes only fuels more assaults.
February 6, 2013
Press Release
On Eve of Appeal Hearing in Haiti, Former Leader Jean-Claude Duvalier Must Not be Allowed to Evade Justice
As a Haitian court was due to hear an appeal Thursday on the case against former Haitian leader Jean-Claude Duvalier, Amnesty International said “Baby Doc” must not be allowed to evade justice for alleged crimes against humanity including executions and torture committed during his years in office. The human rights organization also said the victims must receive reparations.
February 6, 2013
Press Release
Tunisian Authorities Must Conduct Immediate Investigation Into “Shocking” Killing of Political Opposition Figure, Shot Outside Home
Amnesty International called for an immediate independent and impartial probe of today’s killing of Chokri Belaid, a leading figure of the leftist opposition in Tunisia, who was shot in the head as he was leaving home.
February 6, 2013
Report
The Devil in the (Still Undisclosed) Detail: Department of Justice ‘White Paper’ on Use of Lethal Force Against U.S. Citizens Made Public
The Department of Justice white paper only confirms Amnesty International’s fears that the administration is operating outside the bounds of international law.
February 6, 2013
Update
Kirk Bloodsworth and the Demise of the Death Penalty
Kirk Bloodsworth faced execution in Maryland for a crime he didn't commit; he knows first-hand that the death penalty risks executing the innocent.
February 6, 2013
Update
Tunisian Authorities Must Take Chokri Belaid’s Death Seriously
Izza Leghtas, Tunisia Researcher at Amnesty International, comments on the death of outspoken opposition politician, Chokri Belaid, on February 6, 2013.
February 6, 2013
Report
Egypt: Gender-based violence against women around Tahrir Square
Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo's Tahrir Square, including rapes, and called on President Morsi to take urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice, saying impunity for these crimes only fuels more assaults.
February 6, 2013