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Taleban’s Attack on Afghanistan Hotel Shows Shocking Disregard for Civilian Life
Amnesty International today condemned the deaths of 15 civilians in a Taleban attack on a hotel outside Kabul, saying the act is a shocking reminderthe Taleban's disregard for civilian life.
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The U.S. Finally Rethinking Solitary Confinement
A recent Senate hearing appeared to begin the process of rethinking U.S. overuse of solitary confinement which, if prolonged, can amount to torture.
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Amnesty International Joins Human Rights Groups in Africa to Condemn Illegal Raid on LGBTI Activist Workshop in Uganda
Yesterday's raid on a LGBTI workshop by the Uganda police was arbitrary, and an illegitimate infringement on freedom of association and assembly.
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Amnesty International Stages New York City “Bananafesto” Action in Times Square June 27, Ahead of Historic Arms Treaty Talks at United Nations
On Wednesday, June 27, in Times Square -- ahead of historic U.N. arms control talks starting in July -- Amnesty International will launch a month-long campaign to support a global…
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Desperate Reprisals: Documenting the Syrian Regime’s Abuses
The Assad regime in Syria has done everything it can to prevent the world from knowing what it is doing to its people. However Amnesty researchers got inside and report…
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10 Years Later: Still Executing The Intellectually Disabled?
On June 20, 2002, the Supreme Court outlawed executing people with intellectual disabilities; 10 years later it's not clear that this cruel practice has ended.
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Israel As Safe Haven For Refugees? Not Even Close.
The recently passed "Prevention of Infiltration" law imposes 5-7 years prison time on asylum seekers who enter or reside in Israel without documents.
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Arms for Repression: Will they be covered by an Arms Trade Treaty?
Defining conventional arms for an effective ATT will require each State Party to develop a comprehensive control list of conventional arms for national regulations on the import, export and international…
Report
Arms Trade Treaty: National Licensing or Authorization Systems
An ATT should ensure that the underlying principle of any national authorization system is that no conventional arms can be imported, exported or otherwise internationally transferred without the awareness and…
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Cypriot Authorities Must End Unlawful Detention of Migrants
A new Amnesty International report documents how Cyprus locks away hundreds of irregular migrants each year, breaching international obligations.
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New Version of Joss Stone Song Co-Written with War Photographer Set to Release In Support of Amnesty International Campaign on U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
A new version of the Joss Stone song "Take Good Care" will be released Thursday, July 5, in support of Amnesty International’s campaign for an international arms trade treaty.
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Russian Authorities Must Strengthen Accountability of Law Enforcement Agencies
In a new report, Amnesty International organization exposes ongoing killings, disappearances and torture in the North Caucasus.