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Amnesty International USA Reaction to the Biden Administration’s Decision to Extend and Redesignate Haiti for TPS
We welcome the Biden Administration’s decision to extend and redesignate TPS for Haiti. This action recognizes the dire situation Haitians…
June 28, 2024
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Amnesty International Response to Supreme Court Ruling in Case Challenging the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
Abortion is a human right, for all people, everywhere. While today’s decision is a temporary relief, it is not a…
June 27, 2024
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Americas: Proposed Laws Would Severely Restrict Civil Society’s Work in Region
States must stop striving to silence human rights organizations and restrict civic spaces where anyone can participate and freely express…
June 26, 2024
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UK/USA: Fight for Media Freedom Continues as Assange Reaches Plea Deal with U.S. Authorities
The charges against Assange should have never been brought against him in the first place, that he certainly should have…
June 26, 2024
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Russia: “I Would Love to Hug Her But It’s Impossible. Imprisoned Dissenters Deprived of Family Contact.”
This is a deliberate strategy of the Russian government to isolate and silence dissenters and inflict further suffering on them…
June 26, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to the Biden Administration’s Response to Protests in Kenya
The United States has an imperative make use of its close relationship with President Ruto and demand that he and…
June 26, 2024
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Russia/Ukraine: ICC Arrest Warrants for Senior Russian Officials ‘a Crucial Step Towards Justice’
These ICC warrants mark another crucial step towards justice. Their issuance helps rebuild trust in international law and the institutions…
June 25, 2024
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‘Positive News’ as Julian Assange Released from UK Prison
Amnesty International embraces the positive news that Julian Assange has finally been released from UK state custody after five years…
June 25, 2024
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Americas: Urgent OAS Action Needed to Reverse Trend of Shrinking Civic Space
Ahead of the heads of state meeting in Paraguay, Amnesty International calls on member states of the Organization of American…
June 24, 2024
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Philippines: Vindication For Leila de Lima As Last Bogus Charge Dismissed
This is full freedom and vindication, finally, for human rights defender Leila de Lima, after her nearly seven years of…
June 24, 2024
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DRC: President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis
The DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis…
June 24, 2024
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Amnesty International Launches New Campaign on Abortion Rights
Amnesty’s abortion rights campaign provides a platform to help people everywhere clearly and publicly express support for abortion rights in…
June 24, 2024