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Ukraine: Ratifying The Rome Statute A Welcome Step, But Limitations Must Be Addressed
Amnesty International welcomes Ukraine’s decision to ratify the Rome Statute. Ukraine’s full membership of the ICC is vital for the…
August 22, 2024
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Myanmar: New Attacks Against Rohingya a Disturbing Echo of 2017 Mass Violence
Increasing deadly attacks against Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine State bear a terrifying resemblance to the atrocities of August 2017.
August 21, 2024
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Burundi: Release of Floriane Irangabiye a Welcome but Long Overdue Step
While we welcome the release of Floriane Irangabiye, she should never have spent even a single night behind bars simply…
August 19, 2024
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Global: Governments’ Brazen Flouting of Arms Trade Treaty Rules Leading to Devastating Loss of Life
Some of the world’s biggest arms exporters are continuing to openly flout the rules of the Arms Trade Treaty through…
August 19, 2024
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Afghanistan: Three Years of Taliban Rule and International Inaction Have Left Afghan Community with Little Hope
The Afghan community is struggling with three years of unresolved frustration as the Taliban de facto authorities commit human rights…
August 15, 2024
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IOPT: $20 Billion Weapons Package to Israel Would Be a Disgrace
The U.S. government to immediately suspend all weapons sales and transfers to the Israeli government and for the implementation of…
August 14, 2024
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Bangladesh: Interim Government Must Take Immediate Actions to Protect Hindu and Other Minority Communities
The call for ensuring human rights and freedom of expression for all must be urgently followed up by concrete actions…
August 14, 2024
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Côte d’Ivoire: Thousands of Families Still Awaiting Support Measures After Forced Evictions in Abidjan
Evicted families were not meaningfully informed nor consulted on the process of evictions, options for compensation and alternative housing.
August 14, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Lifting Suspension of “Offensive” Weapons Shipments to Saudi Arabia
The Biden administration is sending the message that compliance with international law is optional.
August 13, 2024
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Jordan: New Cybercrimes Law Stifling Freedom of Expression One Year On
Amnesty International has documented the cases of 15 individuals who were prosecuted under the new law after criticizing the authorities online.
August 13, 2024
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Arizonans Will Have Opportunity to Vote Yes on Protecting the Human Right to Abortion Â
Keep showing up for abortion rights whenever you can. Together, we can – and we will – protect the human…
August 12, 2024
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Tanzania: End Mass Arrests and Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opposition
The Tanzanian authorities must urgently halt the mass arrests and arbitrary detention of government critics.
August 12, 2024