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State of Louisiana Must Not Appeal Federal Ruling Overturning Conviction in Angola 3 Case
Amnesty International called on Louisiana Attorney General James Caldwell today not to appeal a federal court ruling overturning the conviction…
February 27, 2013
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Focus of Scheduled House Committee Drone Hearing Excludes Bulk of Those Impacted by Strikes
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA's Security and Human Rights campaign, issued the following the statement in advance of…
February 26, 2013
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Oscar Nomination for Zero Dark Thirty Underscores Need to Release Senate Torture Report
Rachel Ward, U.S. program director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following the statement the day after the Oscars regarding…
February 25, 2013
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Amnesty International Welcomes California State Assembly Hearing to Review Proposed Prison Reforms, but Needs More Changes
Amnesty International welcomes the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing scheduled for February 25 as an opportunity to review…
February 22, 2013
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Yemeni Authorities Must End Use of Lethal Force on Peaceful Protesters
Yemeni security forces have acted in violation of international human rights standards by opening fire on peaceful pro-secession protesters in…
February 21, 2013
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One Year after Pussy Riot Protest, Russia Continues Attack on Freedom of Expression
A year after the Russian punk band Pussy Riot performed a protest song in Moscow's main Orthodox cathedral, the crackdown…
February 20, 2013
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Planned Execution of Mentally Disabled Georgia Man is “Appalling”
With an execution date set by Georgia for Tuesday for prisoner Warren Hill, Amnesty International USA issued the following comments…
February 19, 2013
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President Obama Must Back U.S. Adoption of Arms Trade Treaty
With two-thirds of the world's countries supporting a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International is rallying supporters to urge President…
February 19, 2013
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Join Amnesty International USA for a Special Screening of Oscar-nominated, “No,” on Thursday, February 21
Amnesty International USA, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Freedom House and Participant Media, will hold a pre-release screening of…
February 15, 2013
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New Report Released Two Years after Bahrain Uprising Shows that Many Still Pay Price of Freedom for Daring to Speak Out
Two years after the 2011 uprising in Bahrain, prisoners of conscience remain behind bars and activists continue to be jailed…
February 13, 2013
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Anti-Flag Records “Toast to Freedom” Track for Amnesty International
Progressive punk rock icons Anti-Flag have joined forces with Staages Music and Art For Amnesty to release an electrifying version…
February 11, 2013
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Aamer Must Be Released Immediately Unless Charged and Fairly Tried
Amnesty International will present more than 50,000 petitions, addressed to President Barack Obama, to the White House and to the…
February 11, 2013