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Libya: Evidence of possible war crimes underscores need for international investigation
Six weeks on, the offensive to take over Tripoli has resulted in unlawful attacks that could amount to war crimes which must be investigated by international prosecutors, Amnesty International said…
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STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD ON THE MAY 15 HEARING “THE CONFLICT IN LIBYA”
Rep. Eliot Engel, Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Ranking Member House Foreign Affairs Committee 2170 Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: May 15 hearing on Libya Dear Chairman Engel,…
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Libya: Horrific attack targeting refugees and migrants at detention center must be investigated as a war crime
A violent attack by fighters who opened fire on refugees and migrants at a detention center on the outskirts of Tripoli highlights the urgent need to ensure civilians are protected…
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Libya: Release migrants and refugees trapped in detention centers amid escalating clashes
Responding to a news report that more than 700 refugees and migrants in Libya were trapped in a detention center in Qasr bin Ghasher in close proximity to intense armed…
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Libya: Civilian lives must be protected as clashes escalate in Tripoli offensive
Fears of further civilian bloodshed are growing as clashes on the outskirts of Tripoli, between forces from the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, under General Khalifa Haftar’s command, and militias aligned…
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The Hidden US War in Somalia
The US government must carry out impartial, thorough investigations into credible evidence its rapidly escalating air strikes in Somalia have killed numerous civilians, Amnesty International said in a new report…
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Testimony for House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing “A Global Crisis: Refugees, Migrants and Asylum-Seekers”
To view PDF click here: Mace HFAC testimony.02.26.2019 Testimony of Ryan Mace Grassroots Advocacy & Refugee Specialist Amnesty International USA Hearing on “A Global Crisis: Refugees, Migrants and Asylum-Seekers”…
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Human rights in the Middle East and North Africa: A review of 2018
The international community’s chilling complacency towards wide-scale human rights violations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has emboldened governments to commit appalling violations during 2018 by giving them…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill January Edition
Human Rights on Capitol Hill January Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA January 16, 2019 In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) Amnesty…
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Response to termination of operations of Aquarius rescue ship from Kumi Naidoo
Responding to news from MSF and SOS Mediterranée that the Aquarius search and rescue vessel has been forced to end operations, Amnesty International’s Secretary General said: “Today, we received some very sad…
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Libya: Refugees and migrants refuse to disembark ship in desperate plea to avoid detention and torture
Libyan, European and Panamanian authorities must ensure that at least 79 refugees and migrants who are on board a merchant vessel at the port of Misratah are not forced to…
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Cruel European migration policies leave refugees trapped in Libya with no way out
A year after shocking images purporting to show human beings being bought and sold in Libya caused a global outcry, the situation for migrants and refugees in the country remains bleak and in some…