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Press Release
The Song Boom! CayĂł Commemorates Colombian Protesters Victimized by Police Repression
Artists from Cali and Colombia’s Pacific region have released a track to mark the third anniversary of the mass protests…
May 3, 2024
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Press Release
Amnesty International USA Condemns University Administrations’ Responses to Campus ProtestsÂ
We urge university administrations to safeguard and facilitate the right of students to peacefully and safely protest or counter protest…
May 3, 2024
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Press Release
East and Southern Africa:Â Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Media
Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
May 3, 2024
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Press Release
Niger: Press Freedom in Jeopardy as Journalists Working on Conflict Intimidated and Arrested
Press freedom in Niger is in jeopardy as transitional authorities intimidate and arbitrarily arrest journalists.
May 3, 2024
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Press Release
Israel/OPT: Global Day of Action to Demand States #StopSendingArms Fueling Violations of International Law
The Global Day of Action must serve as a wake-up call to states that continue to supply arms to all…
May 2, 2024
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Press Release
Global: A Web of Surveillance – Unraveling a Murky Network of Spyware Exports to IndonesiaÂ
An expansive range of highly invasive spyware and surveillance products are being imported and deployed in Indonesia.
May 2, 2024
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Report
A Web of Surveillance: Unraveling a Murky Network of Spyware Exports to Indonesia
Amnesty International’s research found Indonesia relies on a murky ecosystem of surveillance suppliers, brokers and resellers.
May 1, 2024
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Press Release
Amnesty International Response to Arizona Senate Vote to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban
This vote changes nothing about the ongoing need to ensure that Arizonans can access their human right to abortion. The…
May 1, 2024
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Press Release
Bangladesh: Garment Workers Must Receive Rights-Based Compensation and Justice Immediately
Bangladesh must immediately end the repression of worker rights and ensure that workers are paid fair wages and can exercise…
May 1, 2024
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Press Release
Saudi Arabia: Woman Jailed 11 Years for Online Expression Supporting Women’s Rights
Saudi authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Manahel al-Otaibi and all those currently detained in the kingdom for the peaceful…
April 30, 2024
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Press Release
G7’s Coal Power Phase Out Must Come Faster to Protect People on the Frontline of the Climate Crisis
Protection of human rights requires an urgent, full, fair and funded phase out of all fossil fuels.
April 30, 2024
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Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Department of Commerce Rule on Firearms Exports
These regulations must be robustly implemented and applied rigorously wherever there is a risk of diversion or human rights abuse.
April 30, 2024