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Abduction of Russian Opposition Member Highlights Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in the Country and Must be Investigated
Claims a Russian opposition member of parliament's assistant was abducted in Ukraine and forced to return to Russia where he has alleged he was tortured or otherwise ill-treated must be…
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Suzanne Nossel Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Kill List’
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama and his administration's need of a ‘kill list’ and ‘disposition matrix’ - a secret…
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Candidates Need to Spell Out Concrete Plans to Ensure and Advance Women’s Rights
"Women's rights made the binder at tonight's debate but so far the candidates have flipped right by those pages," said Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director.
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China in the Presidential Debate: Human Rights is Not a Side Issue, It’s the Issue
Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International's Washington DC office issued the following quote in response to the rise of China question in the presidential debate tonight.
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When Will the United States Have a Serious Conversation about Drones?
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to use of drones in tonight's presidential debate.
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Human Rights Progress in Tunisia is Sputtering
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, responds to mention of Tunisia in debate.
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Progress on Human Rights Being Rolled Back in Tunisia, Says New Briefing
In the months following Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure, the caretaker government of Tunisia made important progress on the road to reform. However, the new government has failed to…
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10 Men Executed in Iran Despite International Pleas
Amnesty International today condemned the execution of 10 men in Iran on Monday morning, despite international pleas to spare their lives.
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Bahrain Must Overturn Unjust ‘Nightmare’ Convictions for Two Teachers
A Bahrain appeals court has upheld a guilty verdict against two former against two former leaders of the Bahrain Teachers’ Association (BTA), who were imprisoned in 2011for calling for a…
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Afghan Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement in response to the Associated Press’ reporting that another woman was allegedly killed in Afghanistan.