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Press Release
Venezuela: Persecution Builds Relentlessly for Civil Society and Dissidents
Maduro’s government has started the year with an alarming intensification of the policy of repression that it uses to try to curtail civic space, critical voices and political opposition.
April 16, 2024
Press Release
Americas: States Must Commit to Ending Violence Against Environmental Defenders
The Escazú Agreement is the first binding treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean that includes specific provisions for the protection of environmental human rights defenders.
April 15, 2024
Press Release
Nigeria: Decade After Boko Haram Attack on Chibok, 82 Girls Still in Captivity
The abduction of children and attacks on schools may amount to war crimes. It is the duty of the Nigerian authorities to end these attacks and bring the suspected perpetrators to justice.
April 14, 2024
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Sudan: One Year Since Conflict Began, Response from International Community Remains Woefully InadequateÂ
One year since the conflict erupted in Sudan, the response from the international community has remained woefully inadequate.
April 12, 2024
Press Release
Russian Attacks Causing Catastrophic Damage to Critical Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine
Amnesty International is calling for Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, including its unlawful attacks on infrastructure that Ukrainian civilians rely on in their daily lives.
April 12, 2024
Press Release
Poland: Vote to Amend Law Is Significant Step Towards Providing Access to Safe and Legal Abortion Â
By approving these four amendments, Poland’s parliament has taken a significant step towards ending Poland’s cruel and draconian restrictions on access to abortion.
April 12, 2024
Press Release
Ethiopia: Merawi Killings Should Be Independently Investigated
African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate killings of civilians by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
April 12, 2024
Press Release
More Than 250 Humanitarian and Human Rights Organizations Call to Stop Arms Transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life.
April 12, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Reaction to New Background Checks PolicyÂ
AIUSA response to the announcement made by President Biden regarding a new policy to expand requirements to perform background checks for those who buy firearms at gun shows or online and close the so-called “gun show loophole."
April 11, 2024
Press Release
Julian Assange’s Five-Year Imprisonment in the UK is Unacceptable
The ongoing persecution of Assange makes a mockery of the USA’s obligations under international law, and their stated commitment to freedom of expression.
April 11, 2024
Press Release
Sri Lanka: Unlawful Use of Weapons During Policing of Protests
Despite widespread human rights violations by law enforcement agencies and security forces, not a single police officer or member of the army has been prosecuted or convicted for the unlawful use of force.
April 10, 2024
Report
‘Ready to Suppress Any Protest’: Sri Lanka – Unlawful Use of Weapons During Protests
Amnesty International's research shows a pattern in the unlawful use of tear gas, water cannons and batons by Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities.
April 10, 2024