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A Second Chance for U.S. Leadership on Arms Trade Treaty
The international community took an important step on Nov. 8 and recommitted itself to trying to rein in the unregulated global trade in small arms and conventional weapons. As a…
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Time for a Full Court Press on Human Rights in Myanmar (Burma)
On the eve of President Obama’s historic visit to Myanmar (Burma), his host, President Thein Sein, has released 450 prisoners, a move surely calculated to curry favor with the United…
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A Chance to Connect: Tactics, Teamwork and Truth Shine at Regional Conferences
Amnesty International USA hosted the 2012 Regional Conferences in on November 10, bringing together 1,000 people from around the country to hear inspiring speakers, share tactics, learn about pressing issues…
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Before You Head Abroad, Mr. President…
Activists rally outside the White House to send a message to President Obama before his trip to Myanmar (Burma): Protect human rights.
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Amnesty International Responds to Reports that Myanmar to Release Political Prisoners on Eve of Historic Obama Visit
Myanmar (Burma) has decided to release 450 prisoners on the eve of the historic visit of President Obama to Rangoon.
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In Turkey: The Ivory Tower Besieged
[caption id="attachment_31753" align="alignnone" width="2499"] Turkish students stage a protest against the government and condemning the detentions of students at the universities in Ankara on June 16, 2012. (ADEM ALTAN/AFP/GettyImages)[/caption] In…
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Deadly Wave of Bombings Across Iraq On Eve of Islamic New Year That Killed At Least 14 People Must Be Immediately Investigated
Amnesty International today condemned a series of bomb attacks across Iraq on Wednesday that reportedly killed at least 14 people and injured many more.
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All Parties in Israel/Gaza Conflict Must Protect Safety of Civilians
The killing of Hamas's military wing commander al-Ja’abari in Gaza City today signaled the start of a new Israeli military operation, which conducted airstrikes throughout the Gaza Strip.
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Pres. Obama Risks Undermining Human Rights Progress If Unable to Deliver Strong Message in Myanmar/Burma
If President Obama doesn’t put his full weight behind further urgent reforms in Myanmar, this trip risks being an ill-timed Presidential pat on the back for a regime that has…
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With United States Election to U.N. Human Rights Council, Obama Administration Must Regain Credibility and Fix Approach to Counter-Terrorism
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, commented today in response to the United States’ election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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Sri Lankan Authorities Must Minimize Death and Injury in Dealing with Violence at Welikada Prison
Clashes between prisoners and guards broke out at Colombo’s Welikada prison today after members of Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force, an elite commando unit, searched the prison for banned items.
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Student’s Killing Underscores Urgent Need for Police Reform in Dominican Republic
A 21-year-old medical student, died after being shot on Thursday during clashes between police and student protesters demonstrating against a highly disputed tax reform.