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Malaysia: Release of prisoner of conscience Anwar Ibrahim a momentous day for human rights
The release of long-time Malaysian opposition leader and Amnesty International prisoner of conscience Anwar Ibrahim is a landmark moment for human rights in the country, the organization said today. Anwar, who has twice been imprisoned…
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City of Miami Beach Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
The City of Miami Beach passed a resolution today declaring the city to be a “Refugees Welcome” zone. Courtney Levine, member and group coordinator for Amnesty International USA, issued this…
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City of Saratoga Springs Issues “Refugees Welcome” Mayoral Proclamation
The City of Saratoga Springs issued a mayoral proclamation declaring the city to be a “Refugees Welcome” zone.
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Acclaimed Writers and Artists Call on China to Free Poet and Artist Liu Xia
Dozens of celebrated writers, poets, and artists have called for the lifting of all restrictions on Chinese poet and artist Liu Xia, held under illegal house arrest without charge since…
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Senators Not to Confirm Haspel
Reacting to news that Gina Haspel has received support from Democratic Sen. Warner for the role of CIA Director, Daphne Eviatar, Director of Security with Human Rights at Amnesty International USA…
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President Trump Must Urge Uzbekistan to Implement Overdue Human Rights Reforms
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan is visiting the White House for the first time this week. He will meet with President Trump to discuss issues such as trade and investment,…
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US Embassy Move to Jerusalem Rewards Israel’s Illegal annexation and Settlement Policy says Amnesty International
Reacting to the opening of the United States embassy in Jerusalem, Raed Jarrar, Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International USA stated: “Today, on the…
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Brazil: International solidarity is crucial to solving activist Marielle Franco’s killing
Increased global activism is crucial to pressuring Brazilian authorities into solving the killing of the human rights defender and city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, said Amnesty…
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Ukraine: Attack on LGBTI event highlights police failure to confront far-right violence
Responding to the disruption by far-right groups of an LGBTI rights meeting organized by Amnesty International in Kyiv on Thursday evening, Denis Krivosheev, Deputy Director of Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe…
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Sudan: Death sentence for raped teenager is an intolerable cruelty
A Sudanese court’s sentencing today of a 19-year-old woman to death for killing her rapist husband in self-defence highlights the failure of the authorities to tackle child marriage, forced marriage…