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Digital surveillance to fight COVID-19 can only be justified if it respects human rights
With governments across the world rapidly expanding the use of digital surveillance in an attempt to combat the COVID-19 pandemic,…
April 2, 2020
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Shoot-to-kill Order by the President Alarming, Oppressive Approach to Pandemic in the Philippines
Responding to orders from President Duterte to police, military officials and barangay officials to shoot ‘troublemakers’ protesting during community quarantine,…
April 2, 2020
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Authorities In Chile Must Guarantee The Health Of The Prison Population Against COVID-19
Chilean authorities must speed up the implementation of measures to reduce prison overcrowding and provide all essential services to prevent…
April 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Response in Canada Needs Human Rights Oversight
Amnesty International is urging governments across Canada to establish oversight committees tasked with monitoring the human rights impact of decisions,…
April 1, 2020
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U.S. military pledges to report publicly on civilian casualties in Somalia
Reacting to a statement from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) pledging to begin, by the end of April, public reporting on civilian casualties…
April 1, 2020
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Increased Gun Sales and Gun Stores Recognized as Essential Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Will Lead to More Violence
In response to reports of increased gun sales and gun stores being considered “essential businesses” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Ernest…
March 31, 2020
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Hope Can’t Be Quarantined campaign to help immigrants and asylum-seekers held in detention during the COVID-19 crisis
As a response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) have…
March 31, 2020
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Prisoners in Syria Should be Released to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
The Syrian authorities must cooperate fully with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the…
March 31, 2020
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Human rights organization calls on the President to take action on COVID-19
The United States should take immediate action to ensure that every person who requests access to COVID-19 testing can receive…
March 31, 2020
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Zero accountability as civilian deaths mount in Somalia from U.S. air strikes
Civilian casualties continue to mount from the U.S. military’s secret air war in Somalia, with no justice or reparation for…
March 30, 2020
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Workshop for media will examine technology and surveillance in the age of COVID-19
As part of a series of workshops exploring human rights concerns related to the COVID-19 response, Amnesty International USA will…
March 30, 2020
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Granting Government in Hungary Unlimited Powers Under New COVID-19 Law is Disturbing Development
Following the decision by the Hungarian parliament to pass a new law that will allow the government to rule by…
March 30, 2020