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Banned Books Week 2024
During the month of September, in conjunction with National Banned Books Week (Sept 22-28), Amnesty International USA will spotlight 13 cases highlighting individuals or communities whose human rights are under…
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IOPT: $20 Billion Weapons Package to Israel Would Be a Disgrace
The U.S. government to immediately suspend all weapons sales and transfers to the Israeli government and for the implementation of an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Lifting Suspension of “Offensive” Weapons Shipments to Saudi Arabia
The Biden administration is sending the message that compliance with international law is optional.
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Jordan: New Cybercrimes Law Stifling Freedom of Expression One Year On
Amnesty International has documented the cases of 15 individuals who were prosecuted under the new law after criticizing the authorities online.
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Take Action: International Day of the Disappeared
August 30 is the International Day of the Disappeared. Victims of enforced disappearance are people who have literally disappeared, from their loved ones and their community.
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Iran: Shocking Secret Execution of Young Man in Relation to “Woman Life Freedom” Uprising
Iranian authorities arbitrarily executed Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old member of the oppressed Kurdish and Yaresan ethnic and religious minorities, in connection to the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising of September-December 2022.
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No Weapons for War Crimes
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Israel: Israel’s Attempt to Sway WhatsApp Case Casts Doubt on Its Ability to Deal with NSO Spyware Cases.
Israel has a duty to ensure Israeli companies do not cause or contribute to human rights violations anywhere in the world.
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Amnesty International Warns of U.S. Complicity in War Crimes in Gaza
As President Biden and the U.S. Congress welcome Israeli PM Netanyahu, Amnesty International warns that the U.S. is on notice of the government of Israel’s unlawful use of U.S.-origin weapons,…
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ICJ Opinion Declaring Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Unlawful Is a Historic Vindication of Palestinians’ Rights
The ICJ's opinion and conclusion is loud and clear: Israel’s occupation and annexation of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, and its discriminatory laws and policies against Palestinians violate the prohibition…
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Israel Must End Mass Incommunicado Detention and Torture of Palestinians from Gaza
Amnesty International calls on Israeli authorities to end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from Gaza in flagrant violation of international law.
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Six Months of Wins for Human Rights
In the past six months, Amnesty International has contributed to a series of human rights wins, with people released from jail, laws changed, and justice served!
