Press Release
Israel Must Halt Construction of Settlements on West Bank
The Israeli government's announcement that it is to expand settlements in the West Bank in response to the United Nations…
December 3, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty Calls China’s Sentencing of Exiled Blind Lawyer’s Nephew “Appalling”
Amnesty International today called the sentencing in China of Chen Kegui, nephew of exiled blind lawyer Chen Guangcheng, "appalling," saying…
November 30, 2012
Press Release
Justice Must Be Served for Victims of Kosovo Civil War
The acquittal of three high-ranking members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former…
November 29, 2012
Press Release
Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act of 2012 Will Help Ensure the Protection of Afghan Women
Amnesty International USA today applauded introduction of bi-partisan legislation in the United States Senate that would help ensure the protection…
November 29, 2012
Press Release
Suzanne Nossel Responds to Senator Ayotte’s Reported Amendment to NDAA
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Suzanne Nossel responds to reports that earlier today Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) offered an amendment…
November 28, 2012
Report
The National Security Law: Curtailing Freedom of Expression and Association in the Name of Security in the Republic of Korea
Since 2008, the South Korean authorities have increasingly used vaguely worded clauses of the NSL to arbitrarily target people or…
November 28, 2012
Press Release
Iran Must Release Jailed Brother of Acclaimed Filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi
Amnesty International today called for the immediate and unconditional release of the jailed brother of the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Bahman…
November 28, 2012
Press Release
Obama Administration Must Step Up Influence, Especially at United Nations, to Protect Lives in Danger in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A renewed outbreak of violence by the armed group M23 has deeply endangered the lives of civilians in Goma and…
November 26, 2012
Report
Bahrain: Reform Shelved, Repression Unleashed
Amnesty International's newest report exposes a markedly deteriorating human rights situation in Bahrain, where authorities have reneged on promises to…
November 21, 2012
Press Release
Fourteen Prisoners Executed in Afghanistan in Two Days
The Afghan government today confirmed it had executed six prisoners on death row, in addition to the eight prisoners already…
November 21, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International to Defend Conflict Minerals Reporting Requirements from Attacks by Corporate Groups
Amnesty International USA announced today that it has moved to intervene to defend new regulations that require corporations to investigate…
November 19, 2012
Press Release
Myanmar’s Release of Political Prisoners a Step in Right Direction for Human Rights
Amnesty International USA welcomed news today that Myanmar released 50 political prisoners including Amnesty International prisoners of conscience, U Myint…
November 19, 2012