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Police must end excessive force against largely peaceful protest in Hong Kong
In response to the use of force against largely peaceful protestors by Hong Kong police, who used tear gas, guns firing bean bags and rubber bullets, batons and pepper spray…
Update
Human Rights on Capitol Hill June Edition
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill June Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA June 12, 2019 In this edition of Human…
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May 22, 2019 Human Rights on Capitol Hill (Late May Edition)
To view PDF version please click here Human Rights on Capitol Hill - late May Edition Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA May 22, 2019 In this…
Press Release
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 protect millions of civilians around the world whose lives and livelihoods…
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May 21, 2019 AIUSA Statement Welcoming introduction of Ethan’s Law in the House to ensure safe storage of firearms and protect children
May 21, 2019 Amnesty International USA Welcomes Introduction of Ethan’s Law in the House of Representatives Amnesty International USA welcomes the introduction of “Ethan’s Law” by Representative Rosa DeLauro and…
Report
Venezuela: Crimes against humanity require a vigorous response from the international justice system
Selective extrajudicial executions, arbitrary detentions, and deaths and injuries caused by the excessive use of force by Nicolás Maduro’s government as part of a systematic and widespread policy of repression…
Press Release
Omar al-Bashir must face justice for recent and past crimes
Following the announcement by Sudan’s Public Prosecutor that he will charge former president Omar al-Bashir with the recent killing of protestors, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East Africa, the Horn…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill May Edition
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill May Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA May 2, 2019 In this edition of…
Press Release
Libya: Horrific attack targeting refugees and migrants at detention center must be investigated as a war crime
A violent attack by fighters who opened fire on refugees and migrants at a detention center on the outskirts of Tripoli highlights the urgent need to ensure civilians are protected…
Case
Leonard Peltier
Leonard Peltier, an Anishinabe-Lakota Native American, is a federal prisoner serving two consecutive life sentences for the murders of two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in 1975. Amnesty International…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill April Edition
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill April Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA April 11, 2019 In this edition of Human…
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Amnesty International USA Statement on Gun Violence, Extreme Risk Protection Order and Guidelines for State Action
March 28, 2019 The Honorable Lindsey Graham Chairman Committee on the Judiciary 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein Ranking Member Committee on…