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Iraq: Fears for safety of civilians during battle for Mosul
Every effort must be made to protect civilians from the onslaught of war and potential revenge attacks in Mosul, said…
October 17, 2016
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Transfer of Guantánamo Detainee Slahi Long Overdue
Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who has been held in the Guantanamo detention camp without charge or trial since 2002, has been…
October 17, 2016
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Nigeria: Privacy of 21 Chibok girls released should be a priority
Responding to the announcement by Nigerian government that secured the release of 21 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram Netsanet…
October 13, 2016
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Sudan: International chemical weapons investigation urgently needed into horrific Jebel Marra attacks
Member states of the international body responsible for monitoring the use of chemical weapons must trigger an investigation into the…
October 11, 2016
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Amnesty International USA Launches Campaign on President Obama’s Last 100 Days
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is launching a new campaign calling on President Obama to prioritize human rights during his last…
October 11, 2016
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Nobel Peace Prize shows Colombia must not close the door on hopes for peace with justice
Today’s awarding of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos underscores the expectation that Colombians will…
October 7, 2016
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British forces should not be above the law when it comes to torture, says Amnesty
Responding to reports that Prime Minister, Theresa May, and Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, will today announce that the UK’s obligations…
October 4, 2016
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Libya: Civilians trapped in Benghazi in desperate conditions as fighting encroaches
Fears are growing for hundreds of civilians who are trapped in a Benghazi neighbourhood which faces intensified fighting after several…
September 29, 2016
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EU: Time to eradicate the torture trade
The European Parliament should vote in favour of measures strengthening the European Union’s landmark regulation combatting the trade in equipment…
September 29, 2016
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Thailand: Torture victims must be heard
Silencing human rights activists who highlight human rights violations will not solve the problem of torture and other ill-treatment in…
September 28, 2016
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Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories: Pattern of unlawful killings reveals shocking disregard for human life
Nearly a year on from a bloody spike in violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) Israeli forces…
September 28, 2016
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Killing of Jordanian journalist a deplorable attack on freedom of expression
The shooting to death of a prominent journalist outside a court in Amman yesterday is an alarming attack on freedom…
September 26, 2016