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Russian Military Commits Indiscriminate Attacks During the Invasion of Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been marked by indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and strikes on protected objects such…

February 25, 2022

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Reconstruction reveals how Colombian security forces intentionally attacked peaceful protesters in Cali on May 3

An event reconstruction by SITU Research and Amnesty International details how Colombian security forces assaulted peaceful protesters in the Siloé…

February 25, 2022

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Soaring Concern for Human Rights and Human Lives as Russia Invades Ukraine

Amnesty International calls for unerring respect for international human rights and humanitarian law, following Russia’s multi-pronged attack on Ukraine this…

February 24, 2022

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Human Rights Must Be Protected in Ukraine as Risk of Further Conflict with Russia Escalates

Responding to news that President Vladimir Putin has ordered “peacekeeping operations” to the so called “Donetsk People’s Republic” and “Luhansk…

February 23, 2022

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Amnesty Committed to Continuing its Work in Thailand Despite Calls for Expulsion

Amnesty International has had a longstanding presence in Thailand and is committed to continuing to promote and protect human rights…

February 16, 2022

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Aleksei Navalny facing up to 15 years behind bars in new ‘sham’ prison trial

Responding to the news that jailed political opposition leader Aleksei Navalny will face a new criminal trial in prison on…

February 15, 2022

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New Research Finds Facial Recognition Technology Is Reinforcing Racist Stop-and-Frisk Policing in New York

New Yorkers living in areas at greater risk of stop-and-frisk by police are also more exposed to invasive facial recognition…

February 14, 2022

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Statement on Freedom Convoy Blockade

Amnesty International has been following with great concern the developments relating to the “Freedom Convoy” blockade in Ottawa.  

February 11, 2022

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA CALLS FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

In response to the news that today a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act…

February 10, 2022

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Congress Must Use Power to Advance Human Rights for All in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

In response to the members of Congress who expressed concern with our recent report on Israeli authorities’ ongoing human rights…

February 2, 2022

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Biden Administration Must Uphold Human Rights for Palestinians in Israel and in the OPT

In response to yesterday and today’s comments from U.S. State Department officials on U.S. relations with Israeli and Palestinian authorities,…

February 1, 2022

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Further Armed Conflict in Ukraine Would Have Devastating Consequences for the Human Rights of Millions

With the threat of Russia using military force looming, Amnesty International warns that another escalation of the armed conflict in…

January 27, 2022