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Press Release
The U.S. government should reverse ‘outrageous’ visa revocation for Forensic Architecture head
The U.S. government should reverse its outrageous decision to revoke the visa of renowned human rights investigator Eyal Weizman, Amnesty International said today. The organization vigorously condemned the U.S. decision to revoke Eyal Weizman’s visa, and raised serious concerns about the practice of visa revocations based on problematic security algorithms. “Stopping Eyal Weizman from entering the United States does a grave disservice to human rights documentation efforts,” said Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA. “It would be ludicrous to suggest that Eyal Weizman poses a security threat, and it’s an embarrassment for the U.S. to bar him.” Eyal…
February 20, 2020
Press Release
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Visit in Chile Represents a Historic Opportunity for the Defense of Human Rights
The in loco visit by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is fundamental for the protection and guarantee of human rights in Chile, said Amnesty International in response to recent statements by state authorities calling on the IACHR not to involve itself in the country’s internal affairs.
January 30, 2020
Report
New Generation of Young Activists Lead Fight Against Worsening Repression in Asia
A wave of youth-led protests across Asia is defying escalating repression and a continent-wide crackdown on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, Amnesty International said today as it published its annual report on human rights in the region.
January 29, 2020
Press Release
Amnesty International USA and Partners to Brief Press on Trump Administration’s Muslim Ban Expansion
In response to reports that President Trump is expanding what has become known as the Muslim ban, Amnesty InternationalUSA (AIUSA), along with a coalition of immigrant rights groups leading the work to protect the rights of communities impacted by the ban, will brief press on the impacts of this expansion and actions to be taken in the face of these cruel and inhumane policies.
January 27, 2020
Press Release
Arbitrary Arrests and Beatings of Protesters in Lebanon Must Immediately End
The Lebanese Internal Security Forces, including anti-riot police, used excessive and unlawful force against protesters on the nights of January 14 and 15, subjecting scores of protesters to brutal beatings and carrying out waves of arbitrary arrests of many peaceful protesters after two nights of clashes with a minority of protesters.
January 16, 2020
Press Release
Why Amnesty Will Not Attend Sham C20 Meetings in Saudi Arabia
The global C20 civil society forum hosted this year by Saudi Arabia is a farcical attempt by the new G20 hosts to whitewash their dire human rights record, Amnesty International said.
January 13, 2020
Press Release
Lebanon Must Investigate Alarming Use of Force on Largely Peaceful Protests
The authorities in Lebanon must launch a thorough, independent and effective investigation into last Saturday’s violent crackdown on largely peaceful protesters – the most aggressive since nationwide anti-government demonstrations began two months ago, said Amnesty International today.
December 19, 2019
Update
Statement on the Impact of US Counter terrorism Efforts in Africa on Human Rights before House Oversight and Reform National Security Subcommittee Dec. 17 2019
The Impact of US Counter terrorism Efforts in Africa on Human Rights Statement from Adotei Akwei Amnesty International USA for the National Security Subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform December 17, 2019 Chairman Lynch, Ranking Member Hice and members of the House Subcommittee on National Security, on behalf of the members and supporters of Amnesty International USA, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to present our concerns and recommendations regarding US Counter terrorism (CT) efforts in Africa and their impact on human rights there. Amnesty International is a global human rights organization, launched in…
December 17, 2019
Press Release
Thousands in Iran arbitrarily detained and at risk of torture in chilling post-protest crackdown
Iran’s authorities are carrying out a vicious crackdown following the outbreak of nationwide protests on November 15, arresting thousands of protesters as well as journalists, human rights defenders and students to stop them from speaking out about Iran’s ruthless repression, said Amnesty International today. The organization has carried out interviews with dozens of people inside Iran who described how, in the days and weeks during and following the protests, the Iranian authorities have held detainees incommunicado and subjected them to enforced disappearance, torture and other ill-treatment. At least 304 people were killed and thousands were injured between November 15 and 18 as authorities crushed…
December 15, 2019
Press Release
Iraq Must End ‘Campaign of Terror’ Targeting Protestors
The Iraqi authorities must step up to their responsibilities and take immediate and effective action to put an end to a growing lethal campaign of harassment, intimidation, abductions and deliberate killings of activists and protesters in Baghdad and other cities, said Amnesty International today.
December 13, 2019
Press Release
Saudi Arabia Must End Ill-Treatment and Arbitrary Detention of Human Rights Defender, Waleed Abu Al-Khair
Amnesty International has received credible reports that Saudi Arabian prison authorities arbitrarily placed human rights defender and prisoner of conscience Waleed Abu al-Khair in solitary confinement and under tightened security. Waleed was placed in solitary confinement in Dhahban Prison near Jeddah on November 26 and for the past week, has been held incommunicado, put through torture and other ill-treatment.
December 6, 2019
Press Release
Death Toll from Bloody Crackdown on Protests in Iran Rises to 208
The number of people believed to have been killed during demonstrations in Iran that broke out on November 15 has risen to at least 208, said Amnesty International, based on credible reports received by the organization. The real figure is likely to be higher.
December 2, 2019