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Alleged assassination of Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul would set abysmal new low
Responding to reports alleging that Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside his country’s consulate in Istanbul, Amnesty International’s Middle East Research Director Lynn Maalouf said:
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Greece: Refugee women speak out against violence, dangerous conditions and official neglect
Women fleeing war and conflict are coming together to fight against horrific abuses, including sexual violence, and to demand a better life in Europe, Amnesty International reveals in a new…
Update
Turkey: Abuses Without Borders – Statement before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
On September 26, 2018, Amnesty International USA participated in a briefing hosted by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on human rights in Turkey. The briefing, titled Turkey: Post-Election Human…
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Urgent Action: Istanbul Vigils Must be Allowed to Take Place (Turkey: UA 162.18)
On 25 August, police in Istanbul used unnecessary and excessive force to disperse people taking part in a longstanding weekly peaceful vigil. The authorities must ensure that future vigils, including…
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Syria: Unlawful attacks using cluster munitions and unguided barrel bombs intensify as Idlib offensive looms
The Syrian government, backed by Russia, has intensified unlawful attacks on civilians in Idlib using internationally banned cluster munitions and unguided barrel bombs in a prelude to a widely anticipated…
Update
Human Rights on Capitol Hill September edition
Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA September 7, 2018 In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) Turkey – Human Rights Defenders and Political…
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Syria: Millions of civilian lives depend on outcome of Tehran Summit
Ahead of the presidential summit which is set to take place in Tehran on Friday 7 September between Russia, Turkey and Iran to discuss the conflict in Syria, Samah Hadid,…
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Turkey: “We will not rest until they are all free”, Amnesty chief vows
Leading human rights champions – including Amnesty International’s newly appointed Secretary General, Kumi Naidoo, and Amnesty Turkey Honorary Chair, Taner Kılıç, appearing publicly for the first time since his release from…
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Turkey: Released Amnesty Chair hopes justice will prevail for all victims of politically motivated prosecutions
Taner Kılıç, the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, who was released yesterday after more than fourteen months behind bars, has thanked his supporters and said he hopes the campaign…
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Amnesty Turkey’s Chair released after more than a year behind bars
Following the release the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic, after more than fourteen months behind bars, Kumi Naidoo, Amnesty International’s new Secretary General said: “We are overjoyed…
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Amnesty Turkey’s Chair to be released after more than a year behind bars
Following a decision by a court in Istanbul to release the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic after more than fourteen months behind bars, Kumi Naidoo, Amnesty International’s…
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Syria: Turkey must stop serious violations by allied groups and its own forces in Afrin
Turkish forces are giving Syrian armed groups free rein to commit serious human rights abuses against civilians in the northern city of Afrin, Amnesty International said today, following an in-depth…