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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
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Cuba: Human Rights Day crackdown on dissidents likely after month of mass arrests
Cuban human rights activists are at increased risk of detention or harassment from the authorities amid demonstrations on International Human…
December 10, 2015
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USA must listen to the United Nations and lift economic embargo on Cuba
A UN vote to lift the US embargo on Cuba today sends, once again, a strong message to US President…
October 27, 2015
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Release of graffiti artist in Cuba must herald new approach to dissent
The release of a Cuban graffiti artist who had been held in prison for nearly a year after he painted…
October 20, 2015
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Cuba must release graffiti artist jailed for painting Castros’ names on pigs’ backs
A Cuban graffiti artist who has been unfairly held in prison for nearly a year after he painted “Raúl” and…
September 29, 2015
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Guantanamo Detainee Seeks Victim Status in Poland Investigation into CIA Prison
A Yemeni man held by the U.S. military has become the third person to seek victim status in an ongoing…
June 12, 2013
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Join Amnesty International USA for a Special Screening of Oscar-nominated, “No,” on Thursday, February 21
Amnesty International USA, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Freedom House and Participant Media, will hold a pre-release screening of…
February 15, 2013
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Cuban Authorities Must Release Journalist Accused of “Disrespect” Towards Castro
Authorities in Cuba must immediately release imprisoned Cuban journalist Calixto Martínez, accused of “controversial” reporting and “disrespect” toward Castro, Amnesty…
January 30, 2013
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Amnesty International Calls on Cuba to Allow “Ladies in White” Activists to Freely Commemorate Anniversary of Leader’s Death
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, [email protected], 212-633-4150, @strimel (New York) -- Amnesty International said today it is concerned about the safety of…
October 11, 2012
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Cuba Must Release Opposition Blogger Immediately
A prominent Cuban opposition blogger, due to cover the opening trial of Spanish politician Ángel Francisco Carromero Barrios, was arrested…
October 5, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Cuba to Say Why They are Holding Jorge Vázquez Chaviano or Release Him
The Cuban authorities must either explain why they failed to release detainee Jorge Vázquez Chaviano as scheduled on September 9…
September 14, 2012
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Amnesty International Remembers the Victims of the September 11th Attacks
Those responsible for the September 11th attacks must be brought to justice in fair trials in federal court without recourse…
September 11, 2012