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Recent Antisemitic Incidents Must be Condemned
Responding to antisemitic incidents reported in the U.S. in recent weeks, including reports of one today in New York City…
May 21, 2021
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United States Must Halt Arms Sale to Israel and Commit to Ending Violations in Gaza
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) supports joint resolutions in the House and Senate, introduced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie…
May 21, 2021
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The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Signals Accountability for Violence Against Asian and Other Communities of Color
Responding to President Biden signing into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which includes the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, Joanne Lin, National Director of Advocacy…
May 20, 2021
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UN Human Rights Council Special Session Must Address Violations in Israel/OPT
Welcoming the news that the UN Human Rights Council has today announced it will hold a special session to address…
May 20, 2021
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Amnesty International USA Condemns Abortion Bill Passed by the Texas Governor
Responding to Texas Governor Greg Abbott signing into law TX SB8, which bans the right of people to seek an…
May 20, 2021
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The U.S. Must Stop Providing Weapons Used to Repress Colombia’s Protests
In light of verified visual evidence by Amnesty International that United States weapons and equipment are being misused to commit…
May 20, 2021
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Kamala Harris Should Work with Guatemalan and Mexican Leaders to Address the Root Causes of Displacement and Migration
This week, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International Mexico Executive Director Tania Reneaum Panszi, and Amnesty International…
May 19, 2021
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Closing of Guantánamo Must be a Priority for President Biden
Responding to the Biden administration approving three more detainees at Guantánamo Bay for release, Daphne Eviatar, the director of the…
May 18, 2021
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Biden Administration’s Approval of Weapons Sale to Israel Will Put Civilians at Greater Risk
Responding to reports that the Biden Administration has approved a $735 million sale in weapons to Israel, Philippe Nassif, the…
May 17, 2021
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Pattern of Israeli Attacks on Residential Homes in Gaza Must Be Investigated As War Crimes
Israeli forces have displayed a shocking disregard for the lives of Palestinian civilians by carrying out a number of airstrikes…
May 17, 2021
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Israel/ OPT: Cycle of impunity leaves civilians once again paying the price amid escalation of hostilities
Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza must not repeat violations of international humanitarian law that led to killing…
May 12, 2021
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End Brutal Repression of Palestinians Protesting Forced Displacement in Occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli security forces have used repeated, unwarranted and excessive force against Palestinian protesters in occupied East Jerusalem following four days…
May 11, 2021