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UN Secretary General Orders Investigation Into Atrocities in Idlib, Syria
The plans for a UN investigation into attacks targeting hospitals in Idlib, and other buildings clearly identified as civilian objects…
August 1, 2019
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Mass Hunger Strike at al-Aqrab Prison Over Denial of Family Visits and Dire Conditions
The Egyptian authorities must immediately end cruel and inhumane detention conditions and allow regular family visits at al-Aqrab maximum security…
July 31, 2019
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Amnesty International Israel’s Office Targeted with Death Threat
The Israeli authorities must urgently investigate death threats targeting three civil society organizations, including Amnesty International’s Israeli section in Tel…
July 31, 2019
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Charges Against Protesters in Hong Kong Are A “Chilling Warning”
“By using such vague charges against pro-democracy protesters, the Hong Kong authorities seem intent on sending a chilling warning to…
July 31, 2019
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Costa Rica: Attack on television station is deeply concerning
Last Saturday, an improvised explosive device exploded in front of the premises of Teletica, in San José de Costa Rica,…
July 30, 2019
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Amnesty USA Response to Dangerous Asylum Agreement between the US and Guatemala
In response to reports that the United States and Guatemala may have finalized an agreement on asylum that would potentially…
July 26, 2019
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Amnesty International Response to US Government Decision to Resume Federal Executions
The Trump administration’s decision to restart federal executions after a 16-year hiatus is outrageous. It is the latest indication of…
July 25, 2019
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Puerto Rico: New authorities must put an end to repression of protests
Reacting to the police response to protests in Puerto Rico triggered by allegations of corruption and the publication of a…
July 25, 2019
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Amnesty International USA Response to Court Decision on Third Country Asylum Ban
A court has ruled against the Trump administration policy making people transiting through other countries ineligible from seeking protection in…
July 24, 2019
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Plans to Close Carrizo Springs Demonstrate Conditions That are Not in Children’s Best Interests
Responding to reports that the Department of Health and Human Services will be shutting down the facility in Carrizo Springs,…
July 23, 2019
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President’s Call to Revive Death Penalty in the Philippines Will Only Worsen Climate of Impunity
President Duterte’s call to revive the death penalty during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) will only worsen the…
July 22, 2019
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Refugee Admissions Numbers are a New and Shameful Low
Responding to reports that some in the Trump Administration are considering lowering the number of refugees to be admitted through…
July 18, 2019