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Amnesty International USA Statement for House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on Family Separation
Amnesty International USA statement for House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing February 7, 2019 February 6, 2019 Rep. Diana DeGette Chair, House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subommittee Rep.…
Press Release
Trump Administration Makes Shameful Decision to Shroud Civilian Casualties in Secrecy
Reacting to news that the Trump administration has revoked a part of an Obama executive order requiring reporting on civilian casualties, Daphne Eviatar, Amnesty International USA's Director of Security with Human Rights stated:…
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Statement for the Record on March 6th Hearing “The Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen”
The Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen_ Addressing Current Political and Humanitarian Challenges The human rights situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate amidst continued crackdowns on freedom of expression and freedom of…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action Victory! Prisoner of Conscience Released (Azerbaijan: UA 168.12)
Azerbaijani prominent blogger Mehman Huseynov was released on 2 March following two years of unjust imprisonment on trumped-up charges.
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Urgent Action Victory! New Charges Dropped (Azerbaijan: UA 168.12)
Azerbaijani prominent blogger Mehman Huseynov was released on 2 March following two years of unjust imprisonment on trumped-up charges.
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Amnesty International Statement on Access to Asylum at the U.S. Mexico Border for House Homeland Security Hearing on “The Way Forward on Border Security”
For PDF version, click here: 2019.03.06 Statement for House Homeland Security Hearing on Border Security (for record submission) March 5, 2019 Rep. Bennie G. Thompson Rep. Mike Rogers Chair…
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Amnesty International USA’s Statement for March 6 Hearing on “Protecting Dreamers and TPS Recipients”
To view PDF click here: AIUSA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on TPS-Dream (3-6-19) March 5, 2019 Chairman Jerrold Lewis Nadler Ranking Member Doug Collins House Committee on the Judiciary …
Press Release
Iran: Release eight wildlife conservationists following unfair trial on trumped-up spying charges
Wildlife conservationists in Iran who have been accused of espionage after using cameras to track endangered species could face the death penalty or more than a decade in prison, said…
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Egypt: Photojournalist Shawkan released after five and a half years in prison
Responding to the news that photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, was finally released today after spending more than five years in prison on trumped-up charges.
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Expansion of Remain in Mexico Plan Could Put Lives at Risk
Reports indicate that the Remain in Mexico plan, also known as Migrant Protection Protocols, will soon be implemented in parts of California, New Mexico, and Texas. This plan forces asylum-seekers…
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Testimony for House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing “A Global Crisis: Refugees, Migrants and Asylum-Seekers”
To view PDF click here: Mace HFAC testimony.02.26.2019 Testimony of Ryan Mace Grassroots Advocacy & Refugee Specialist Amnesty International USA Hearing on “A Global Crisis: Refugees, Migrants and Asylum-Seekers”…
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Amnesty International Recommends Voting Yes to Terminate the National Emergency (H.J.Res. 46)
To view PDF, click here: 2019.02.25 Vote Recommendation on H.J.Res 46 (25 Feb 2019) FINAL February 25, 2019 Re: Amnesty International USA Recommends VOTE YES on Terminating the National Emergency Declaration…