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USA: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Human Rights
The USA ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in June 1992. Two decades later, the USA is failing to live up to its human rights obligations on…
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Christians Scapegoated after Dispersal of Pro-Morsi Sit-ins in Egypt
A detailed report into the attacks targeting Coptic Christian communities in August reveals the extent of the failure of the security services to protect the minority group.
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5 Things You Need To Know About the Gezi Protests
In a major report issued today, Amnesty International documents human cost of the Turkish government's suppression of peaceful protests.
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Amnesty International USA to Deliver Keynote at Event Honoring Excellence in Combatting the Effects of Torture
Amnesty International USA will deliver the keynote address at a special event honoring Dr. Naasson Munyandamutsa of Rwanda for his work to aid survivors of torture.
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Kenya’s Withdrawal From The International Criminal Court and Why It Matters
There are several facts that are being ignored or distorted by the champions for Kenya’s withdrawal and these need to be exposed and discredited.
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Fiji’s New Constitution Fails to Protect Fundamental Human Rights
Fiji’s proposed new constitution falls far short of international standards of human rights law and is another step backwards in guaranteeing human rights protection for all.
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2 Historical Traumas That Continue to Cast a Long Shadow Over Iran
The same lack of will to provide some measure of justice to the survivors of Indonesia's historical tragedy after so many decades sadly afflicts many other countries.
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Military Strikes in Syria Cannot Bring Justice
Amnesty International responds to President Barack Obama announcement about his intention to seek congressional approval for military strikes on Syria in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons.
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International Community Has Failed to Address Crimes Committed in Syrian Conflict
Using chemical weapons against civilians is never acceptable. Sadly, this is only the latest reprehensible crime in a conflict that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.
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Kosovo: Unmik’s Legacy, The Failure To Deliver Justice And Reparation To The Relatives Of The Abducted
Amnesty International has for over a decade highlighted the continuing lack of justice, truth and reparation for the victims of human rights violations committed during and in the aftermath of…
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#FreedomHack: From the Ground in Mexico City
This deadly environment has created a culture of self-censorship among human rights reporters - not only for self-preservation but for the preservation of their families and friends.
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Bradley Manning Verdict: Hysteria Over Leakers, Impunity for Human Rights Violators
Sitting in court for much of the trial, it was hard to watch this young man sit there, stone faced, staring headlong at the possibility of a lifetime in prison.