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Press Release
Suzanne Nossel Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Kill List’
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama and his administration's need of a ‘kill list’ and ‘disposition matrix’ - a secret system of detention and execution.
October 24, 2012
Press Release
When Will the United States Have a Serious Conversation about Drones?
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to use of drones in tonight's presidential debate.
October 23, 2012
Press Release
Progress on Human Rights Being Rolled Back in Tunisia, Says New Briefing
In the months following Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure, the caretaker government of Tunisia made important progress on the road to reform. However, the new government has failed to maintain these initiatives, and a number of setbacks now cast a shadow on Tunisia’s genuine commitment to human rights.
October 22, 2012
Press Release
Iran Must Clarify Fate of 11 Men After Apparent Stay of Execution
The fate and whereabouts of 11 men due to be put to death on Saturday must be disclosed by the authorities in Iran, Amnesty International said following reports that the executions did not take place.
October 15, 2012
Report
Known Abusers, But Victims Ignored: Torture and Ill-Treatment in Mexico
This report explores the increase of torture by police and security forces during the Calderón administration, lack of effective investigations and denial of justice for victims.
October 11, 2012
Press Release
Mexican Authorities Urged to End Torture Epidemic and Hold Security Forces Accountable
The Mexican government must take decisive action to prevent police and security forces from torturing and abusing those in their custody, Amnesty International said in a new report today.
October 10, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Reports Illegal Detentions, Enforced Disappearances and Torture of Civilians by Rwandan Military Intelligence
Rwanda’s military intelligence, known as J2, has illegally held scores of civilians in military camps where they allegedly were beaten and subjected to electric shocks and sensory deprivation to force confessions during interrogations, Amnesty International said today in a new report.
October 9, 2012
Press Release
Libya Must Lift Siege on Former Gaddafi Stronghold in Bani Walid
A large contingent of armed forces and armed militias has surrounded the Libyan town of Bani Walid in preparation for a possible assault.
October 5, 2012
Press Release
Six Bahraini Medical Staff Jailed for Exercising Right to Expression Must Be Released Immediately
Six Bahraini medical staff were jailed on Monday for their role in last year’s pro-reform uprising in Bahrain.
October 2, 2012
Press Release
Killing of Maldivian Parliament Member “Shocking Act of Violence”
Amnesty International condemns the killing of Dr. Afrasheem Ali, who was stabbed to death outside his home in the capital of the Maldives, Malé, early in the morning of Tuesday, October 1.
October 2, 2012
Press Release
South Sudanese Authorities Must Investigate and End “Horrific Acts of Violence” by Security Forces
South Sudan must take immediate steps to end human rights violations including torture, shootings and sexual violence by security forces carrying out a civilian disarmament campaign in Jonglei State.
October 1, 2012
Press Release
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director, Responds to Khadr Repatriation to Canada
Given the Obama administration’s glacial pace towards closing the U.S.-controlled detention center, little and late though it is, today’s news represents progress.
September 29, 2012