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Fears for Safety of Civilians Grow as Devastating Death Toll in Lebanon Continues to Rise  

Amid an escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah over the past three days, Amnesty International reminds all parties to…

September 25, 2024

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Israeli Authorities’ Shutdown of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah Office a Crushing Blow For Press Freedom

The shutdown of Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah is a brazen attempt by the Israeli government to limit reporting on…

September 23, 2024

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Syria: US Must Provide Support to Thousands Stranded in Horrifying Conditions in Rukban Camp

The humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply in recent months for the 8,000 displaced Syrians stranded in the besieged and isolated…

September 23, 2024

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Americas: Record Wildfires in South America Require Unprecedented Response

Governments must take urgent action to prevent climate catastrophe that could have irreversible consequences for the entire planet and future…

September 23, 2024

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Lebanon: Establish International Investigation Into Deadly Attacks Using Exploding Portable Devices

Simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least…

September 20, 2024

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Banned Books Week: The Human Rights of Authors, Journalists, Poets and Others Must Be Protected 

At its core, the act of banning books and other works is censorship and a violation of the human right…

September 19, 2024

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Israel Must Implement UNGA Resolution By Ending Its Unlawful Occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Today’s UN resolution makes crystal-clear that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in flagrant violation of international law,…

September 18, 2024

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India: Authorities Must End Repression of Dissent in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian authorities must stop using restrictive travel bans and arbitrary detentions under the country’s stringent anti-terror laws to intimidate critical…

September 17, 2024

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NGOs Call on All UN Member States to Adhere to the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Unlawfulness of Israel’s Occupation

All governments must adhere to the ICJ’s advisory opinion, including through the halting the transfer and sale of weapons, parts…

September 17, 2024

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Crisis in Ecuador: The U.S. Must Play Stronger Role in Ending Human Rights Violations 

The U.S. government must actively demand from their Ecuadorean counterparts that U.S. taxpayer funded assistance is being used in accordance…

September 17, 2024

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Amnesty International Reaction to U.S. Release of Conditioned Military Aid to Egypt

Amnesty International USA criticized the State Department’s decision to release the full amount of conditioned military assistance to Egypt and…

September 13, 2024

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Iran: Two Years After ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Uprising, Impunity for Crimes Reigns Supreme

People in Iran continue to endure the devastating consequences of the authorities’ brutal crackdown on the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising…

September 11, 2024