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Brazil: Failure to identify Marielle Franco’s killers after six months is unacceptable
The Brazilian authorities’ failure to identify all those responsible for the killing of human rights defender Marielle Franco, six months after she…
September 14, 2018
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A year on from Hurricane Maria, new evidence shows how Puerto Ricans were denied essential water
Amnesty International is demanding that the Puerto Rican and US federal authorities initiate an independent investigation into the authorities' response…
September 13, 2018
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Failure to approve Chelsea Manning a visa sends chilling message on freedom of speech
The Government’s failure to approve a visa in time for human rights defender Chelsea Manning to enter Australia for a…
September 5, 2018
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Iran: Husband of hunger-striking human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested
Responding to the arrest in Iran this morning of Reza Khandan, the husband of prominent jailed human rights lawyer Nasrin…
September 4, 2018
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IRAN: NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE’S PANIC ATTACKS HIGHLIGHT ‘EXCEPTIONALLY CRUEL’ TREATMENT
Responding to reports from her husband that the jailed British charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has suffered panic attacks in Evin…
August 29, 2018
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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,…
August 27, 2018
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IRAN: NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE RELEASE ‘WELCOME NEWS AND A MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE’
Responding to news that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been granted a three-day “furlough” release from Evin Prison in Iran, Kate Allen,…
August 23, 2018
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Amnesty International USA calls on the Trump administration to halt possible deportation of Mauritanian asylum seekers in the US
Amnesty International USA calls upon the Trump administration to refrain from deporting Mauritanians who have sought refuge and safety in…
August 20, 2018
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Kofi Annan, lifelong champion of justice, peace and dignity
Responding to this morning’s announcement of the passing of Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won the Nobel Peace…
August 18, 2018
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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…
August 15, 2018
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Russia: Eyes of the world on trial of Chechen human rights defender
Diplomats from four countries and a senior member of Amnesty International will join numerous human rights monitors in Shali tomorrow to observe…
August 7, 2018
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Saudi Arabia: International community must speak up for human rights defenders after Canadian ambassador expelled
The international community must speak up for detained human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia, Amnesty International said today, after the…
August 6, 2018