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Press Release
Turkish Military Offensive Risks a Humanitarian Catastrophe in SyriaÂ
The military offensive by Turkey in northeast Syria risks devastating humanitarian consequences and a further destabilization of the region, warned…
October 11, 2019
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Report
Human Rights Defenders in Morocco Targeted Using Malicious NSO Israeli Spyware
Two prominent human rights defenders in Morocco have been targeted using surveillance technology developed by the Israeli-based company NSO Group,…
October 9, 2019
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Press Release
Civilians at risk in Syria as Turkish military offensive looms
Responding to the Turkish government’s statements that its forces are set to cross into northeast Syria “shortly” as part of…
October 9, 2019
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Press Release
Supreme Court Has An Opportunity To Uphold Equality in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Cases
In advance of the U.S. Supreme Court's hearing of arguments scheduled in three related cases on whether gender identity and…
October 8, 2019
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Press Release
Turkish Judicial Farce Must End With Acquittal Of Human Rights Defenders
More than two years after they were first detained, the honorary chair and the former Director of Amnesty International Turkey…
October 8, 2019
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Press Release
One Year After Khashoggi Killing, Saudi Activists Honor His Legacy by Continuing to Fight for Freedom of Expression
One year since the extrajudicial execution of Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi citizens are honoring Khashoggi’s legacy by pursuing the fight for…
October 1, 2019
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Press Release
Shooting of Protester in Hong Kong Must Be Investigated Amid Alarming Escalation of Police Use of Force
“The shooting of a protester marks an alarming development in the Hong Kong police’s response to protests. The Hong Kong authorities…
October 1, 2019
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Press Release
U.S. Military Shows Appalling Disregard for Civilians Killed in Somalia Air Strike
An investigation by Amnesty International has revealed that three men killed in a U.S. military air strike in March after…
September 30, 2019
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Press Release
Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Cruel Attack on Flores Agreement, Children’s Rights
Judge Dolly Gee of the Federal District Court in Los Angeles today issued a ruling halting the Trump administration’s attempt…
September 27, 2019
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Press Release
New Admissions Refugee Cap by the President is an Attempt to Further Hate and Division
"To cut the number of refugees the U.S. will accept to this low of a number reflects nothing more than…
September 26, 2019
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Press Release
U.S.-Made Bomb Used In Deadly Air Strike On Yemeni Civilians
A precision-guided munition made in the USA was used in a Saudi and Emirati-led air strike carried out on June…
September 25, 2019
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Press Release
World Athletics Championships in Qatar Played Out in Shadow of Migrant Worker Abuses
The plight of migrant workers who continue to be abused and exploited while working in Qatar will cast a shadow…
September 25, 2019