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Taliban’s cruel attacks in Panjshir province in Afghanistan amount to war crime of collective punishment – new report
The Taliban have committed the war crime of collective punishment against civilians in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, Amnesty International said in…
June 7, 2023
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Joe Biden Must Tell Rishi Sunak To Drop ‘Deeply-Misconceived’ Troubles Bill
Commenting on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s forthcoming trip to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden, Grainne Teggart, Amnesty…
June 5, 2023
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Afghanistan: Taliban’s Treatment of Women and Girls Should Be Investigated as the Crime Against Humanity of Gender Persecution – New Report
The Taliban’s severe restrictions and unlawful crackdown on women and girls’ rights should be investigated as possible crimes under international…
May 25, 2023
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Peru: Senior Officials Should Face Investigation Over Widespread Lethal Attacks By Security Forces
Peru’s Attorney General’s Office should investigate all those, up to the highest level, who ordered or tolerated the illegitimate use…
May 25, 2023
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Global: Amnesty International Calls For Universal Social Protection, As Overlapping Crises Leave Hundreds of Millions Facing Disaster
Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises…
May 9, 2023
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Free Victor Yeimo and Other Imprisoned Papuan Activists Unconditionally
Indonesian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Papuans and those detained solely for their peaceful expressions, said Amnesty International Indonesia…
May 8, 2023
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Amnesty International Decries Death of Jordan Neely and Calls for Accountability
"Amnesty International is calling for the investigation into this homicide to be open and transparent and that the family and…
May 4, 2023
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Widespread Protests in Sri Lanka Highlight Unified Opposition to Anti-Terrorism Act
“The ATA poses an urgent threat to human rights in Sri Lanka. If enacted, the law could be used to…
May 2, 2023
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New Regional Migration Measures Will Protect Some At The Expense Of Exposing Others To Greater Dangers
We remind the Biden administration and governments across the Americas that seeking asylum is a human right. While we applaud…
April 27, 2023
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Amnesty USA and Amnesty Philippines Make Human Rights asks to Biden and Marcos Ahead of White House Visit
Amnesty urges Philippines President Marcos President Biden to discuss human rights
April 27, 2023
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New Amnesty International Campaign to Free Leonard Peltier in the USA
No one should be locked up, let alone for over 40 years
April 18, 2023
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Sudan: Parties to the Conflict Must Ensure Protection of Civilians as Deaths MountÂ
“The use of heavy weaponry including artillery, tanks and jet aircraft in densely populated areas in Khartoum has caused numerous…
April 17, 2023