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Urgent Action: Artisanal Miners at Risk as the Army Moves in (Democratic Republic of Congo: UA 92.19)
Some 10,000 artisanal miners are at risk of serious human rights violations if forcibly removed by the army from a mining area owned by one of the Democratic Republic of…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill late June Edition
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill late June Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA  June 26, 2019  In this edition of…
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Urgent Action Update: Final “Umbrella Nine” Activist Sentenced (Hong Kong: UA 191.18)
Lawmaker Tanya Chan has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, for using a loudspeaker to urge participants to join the 2014 Hong Kong pro-democracy Umbrella Movement…
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Amnesty International Recommendations re: FY2019 Border Supplemental
For PDF, click here: 06.25.2019 Amnesty International Statement re FY19 Supplemental June 25, 2019 Amnesty International USA Statement Regarding FY2019 Border Supplemental Request On behalf of Amnesty International USA and…
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Michael Bennet
Amnesty International USA asked Michael Bennet 13 questions about some of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Here is his response exactly as provided: How should the…
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Urgent Action Update: Stop Prosecuting Peaceful Protesters (Thailand: UA 136.15)
On 22 May 2019, Thai authorities renewed their crackdown on peaceful protesters by pursuing the prosecution of a group of 17 individuals, including an opposition party politician, for their participation…
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2019 Regional Conferences
Amnesty International USA is excited to announce the 2019 Regional Conferences dates and host cities. Request for Proposals: The deadline to apply has now passed. For questions, please email Cynthia…
Press Release
Hong Kong: Evidence of police violence against protesters verified
Hong Kong police must end the unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters who have once again taken to the streets on Friday, Amnesty International said, as it published details…
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Urgent Action Update: Activist Still Held After Release Order Issued (Niger: UA 93.18)
Activist Sadat Illiya Dan Malam continues to be detained after a judge of the Zinder High Court dismissed the charges of "participation in an insurrectional movement" and "conspiracy against the…
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End Gun Violence
AIUSA URGES LAWMAKERS TO PASS UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS, DISARM HATE AND BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES In August AIUSA called on Congress to return…
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Letter to Secretary Pompeo regarding Hong Kong Extradition Bill
Amnesty International USA Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the Hong Kong Extradition Bill To view PDF click here: Pompeo letter on Extradition Bill June 18, 2019 The…
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