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Transgender Military Ban is “A Shameful Step Backward”
In response to President Trump’s transgender military ban going into effect, Tarah Demant, director of the gender, sexualtity, and identity program at Amnesty International USA, made the following statement.
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Afghanistan: ICC refuses to authorize investigation, caving into USA threats
The International Criminal Court’s decision not to authorize an investigation into crimes committed in Afghanistan under international law marks a shocking abandonment of victims and will further weaken the court’s…
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After observing asylum hearings, Amnesty International calls to stop illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers to Mexico
The US government must immediately halt its illegal pushbacks of thousands of asylum seekers at the border with Mexico and instead facilitate their prompt reception and the processing of their…
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Julian Assange must not be extradited to the US
Following the announcement of Julian Assange’s arrest, and request for extradition to the United States, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Research in Europe, said the following.
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Sudan: Military authorities must break with al-Bashir’s assault on human rights
Responding to the ousting of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir in a military coup following months of street protests, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Kumi Naidoo said:
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Amnesty Intl US and Canada condemn proposals to restrict refugee protection in Canada for claimants coming through the United States
The US is not safe for all refugees. The Canadian government should suspend the US/Canada border pact and allow those in need of refugee protection to access it in Canada.…
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Israel/OPT: Reversal of Airbnb ban on illegal settlement listings deeply shameful
Responding to Airbnb’s announcement that they will no longer be removing all listings in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank following a class action lawsuit by Israeli lawyers, Amnesty…
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Sudan: Government mounts lethal offensive against protesters killing nine, blocking food and water supplies
Nine people have been reportedly killed in Sudan since protesters began a sit-in at the military’s headquarters in Khartoum on April 6, with police and security forces using excessive force…
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Independent UN Investigation Only Path to Accountability for Khashoggi Killing
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that 16 Saudis would be barred form entering the United States in response to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Amnesty International reiterated…
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Hong Kong: Guilty verdicts against pro-democracy protest leaders a “crushing blow” for freedom of expression
Responding to the guilty verdicts for “public nuisance” against nine leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong, Man-kei Tam, Director of Amnesty International Hong Kong said…
