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US Coalition Efforts to Ensure Accountability for Civilian Deaths are a Welcome First Step, But More Clarity Necessary
The US-led coalition has today issued a press release accepting responsibility for all civilian deaths documented in Amnesty International’s June…
July 26, 2018
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House of Representatives Must Reject Funding Increases for ICE and CBP
The House Appropriations Committee must reject all funding increases for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection…
July 24, 2018
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State Department Gathering on Religious Freedom Must Lead By Example
As the State Department hosts the first Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, Amnesty International USA urges the Trump Administration to…
July 24, 2018
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SACHA BARON COHEN AUCTION TO BENEFIT AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Following this evening’s airing of Showtime’s, Who Is America, host Sacha Baron Cohen will be auctioning off the “Water Board Kit”…
July 22, 2018
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Syria: Putin takes hypocrisy to a new level with remarks on Raqqa civilian deaths
In an interview with Fox News following the Helsinki Summit on 16 July, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the high civilian death…
July 17, 2018
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Russia and USA must use Putin-Trump summit to take responsibility for human rights
“While both Trump and Putin have drawn justified criticism for their respective human rights records, their meeting presents a chance…
July 13, 2018
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Amnesty International Calls on Both Trump and May to Address Human Rights Failings During President’s UK Trip
Ahead of President Trump’s visit to the UK this week, Amnesty International is calling for Theresa May to “stand up…
July 12, 2018
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Amnesty International movement to vote on abortion and drug control policy positions
Amnesty International will be debating proposals to tackle the devastating human rights consequences of misguided attempts by countries to criminalize…
July 5, 2018
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling on Muslim Ban
The following can be attributed to Ryan Mace, Grassroots Advocacy & Refugee Specialist at Amnesty International USA: “This hateful policy is a…
June 26, 2018
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Haley’s hostility towards human rights organizations a sad moment for U.S.
In response to a letter sent by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley to human rights groups, accusing…
June 21, 2018
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Welcoming Refugees and Asylum-Seekers: Every Person Can Make A Difference This World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day, Amnesty International USA is calling on all people living in the United States to welcome refugees…
June 20, 2018
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USA Leaves the UN Human Rights Council
Following the announcement that the United States will leave the United Nations Human Rights Council, Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s Secretary…
June 19, 2018