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U.S.-led Coalition admission of 1,300 civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria
Responding to today’s announcement by the U.S.-led Coalition that at least 1,302 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes…
May 31, 2019
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Trump Administration May Block Asylum to Central Americans
The Trump administration is reportedly considering barring anyone who transits through a third country from seeking asylum at the US…
May 30, 2019
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New Hampshire Repeals the Death Penalty
Reacting to news that the New Hampshire legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty, Kristina Roth, Senior Program Officer…
May 30, 2019
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Ban on gay dating app Grindr a blow for sexual rights and freedom in Lebanon
Responding to a decision by Lebanon’s Telecommunications Ministry to block access to the app, Grindr, which is mainly used by…
May 29, 2019
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Congress Must Not Allow Arms Transfers to Saudi Coalition
Responding to reports that President Trump will attempt to exploit loopholes to continue sending arms to Saudi Arabia and the…
May 24, 2019
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We remember Tiananmen, the 30th anniversary of the pro-democracy protests
To commemorate the anniversary of the killings of pro-democracy protesters on Tiananmen Square on June 4, Amnesty International USA will…
May 23, 2019
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Catastrophic failure as civilians ravaged by war violations 70 years after Geneva Conventions
The UN Security Council must mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this year by ending its catastrophic failure to…
May 22, 2019
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USA: Authorities must stop criminalizing humanitarian aid
The U.S. Department of Justice should immediately drop all criminal charges against humanitarian volunteer Dr. Scott Warren, and stop criminalizing…
May 21, 2019
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Statement Responding to Death of 16-Year-Old After Detention at Border
Responding to news reports of the death of a Guatemalan 16-year-old after being taken into custody of a Customs and…
May 20, 2019
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Vermont Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
The Vermont House of Representatives voted to approve a resolution declaring that refugees are welcome in their state. The unanimous…
May 17, 2019
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Security Council must address crimes against humanity in Idlib, Syria
The Syrian government, supported by Russia, is carrying out a deliberate and systematic assault on hospitals and other medical facilities…
May 17, 2019
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Taiwan becomes first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after historic bill passes
Responding to the news that lawmakers in Taiwan have passed a law that will see the island become the first place…
May 17, 2019