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Brennan Vote Underscores Need to Release Drone Memos and Torture Report
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement in advance of the…
March 5, 2013
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Holder Must Answer Tough Questions on Drones and Guantanamo
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in advance of U.S.…
March 4, 2013
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National Rifle Association Slammed for Deceptions in Opposing International Arms Trade Treaty
Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…
March 4, 2013
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NRA LAMBASTED FOR DECEPTIONS IN OPPOSING INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRADE TREATY
Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…
March 1, 2013
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced today that it will begin the recruitment process for a new Executive Director. A Search…
March 1, 2013
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Despite Early Objections, Congress Passes Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
Amnesty International issued the following comments from Michelle Ringuette, chief of campaigns and programs, following the House vote on the…
February 28, 2013
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Amnesty International Responds to Rep. Mike Kelly’s House Briefing Against Arms Trade Treaty
In response to today’s House briefing against the Arms Trade Treaty by Rep. Mike Kelly, Amnesty International USA issued the…
February 27, 2013
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Crucial Voices Missing from House Hearing on Drones
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following statement in response to today’s…
February 27, 2013
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State of Louisiana Must Not Appeal Federal Ruling Overturning Conviction in Angola 3 Case
Amnesty International called on Louisiana Attorney General James Caldwell today not to appeal a federal court ruling overturning the conviction…
February 27, 2013
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Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour March 5-7 in New York and Washington, D.C.
Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade…
February 26, 2013
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Focus of Scheduled House Committee Drone Hearing Excludes Bulk of Those Impacted by Strikes
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA's Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following the statement in advance of…
February 26, 2013
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Oscar Nomination for Zero Dark Thirty Underscores Need to Release Senate Torture Report
Rachel Ward, U.S. program director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following the statement the day after the Oscars regarding…
February 25, 2013