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Ahead of Chinese President Xi’s US Visit, Amnesty warns that rolling back human rights will unleash a more dangerous world
Any absence of human rights from the agenda of the first meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, due to take place in Florida on Thursday and Friday,…
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Amnesty International USA: President Trump Must Emphasize Human Rights at Meeting with Egyptian President Sisi
In response to news reports on Egyptian President Sisi’s visit to Washington next week, Sunjeev Bery, Advocacy Director at Amnesty International USA, had the following reaction...
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Suspending Human Rights Restrictions on U.S. Arms Sale to Bahrain Sends Dangerous Message
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will reportedly lift human rights conditions on an arms sale to Bahrain, despite that country’s record of oppression against dissidents and participation in a Saudi-led…
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Following Hawaii Ruling, Trump Must Abandon Muslim Ban
Following a preliminary injunction against the Muslim ban in Hawaii, Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA, had the following reaction...
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Amnesty International Welcomes UN Ambassador Haley’s Promises to Prioritize Human Rights
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said that human rights should be an integral part of the UN Security Council’s mission when the United States assumes the presidency…
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Amnesty International USA: Muslim Ban Leaves Families in Limbo
On Friday, the Justice Department filed arguments in support of the Muslim ban in two cases. Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA, had the following reaction: “With these…
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USA: New airline restrictions could be yet more bigotry disguised as policy
Responding to reports that overnight the US Department of Homeland Security has decided to issue new airline requirements for eight Muslim-majority countries, forbidding passengers from bringing on board any electronic device…
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What is the problem? On multiple fronts, the United States government is violating human rights in the name of national security. Muslim men have been held for years at the…
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Amnesty International USA: Congress Must End Legal Battle Over Muslim Ban
Following President Trump’s appeal against a ruling by a federal judge in Maryland blocking the revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director Amnesty International USA, had the following reaction: “President…
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President Trump’s Proposed Budget is a Minefield for Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s proposed federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Margaret Huang, released the following statement:
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Amnesty International USA: Hawaii Ruling Affirms Discriminatory Nature of Trump Refugee Order
Following a ruling by a federal judge in Hawaii blocking President Trump’s revised Muslim ban, Margaret Huang, executive director Amnesty International USA had the following reaction: “As long as this…
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Saudi Arms Deal Would Fan Flames of Conflict
Amnesty International this week urged President Trump not to approve impending arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The deals would arm members of a military coalition that has attacked…