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Amnesty International USA Response to President Trump’s Speech at the UN General Assembly

In his address to global leaders, President Trump doubled down on anti-immigrant attacks, boasted about extrajudicial killings, and denied validity…

September 23, 2025

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Lebanon: One Year Since Israel’s Major Escalation in Lebanon, Victims of War Crimes Still Await Justice and Reparations

One year since the Israeli military escalated its attacks in Lebanon, victims of violations of international law are still awaiting…

September 23, 2025

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Ecuador: Enforced Disappearances Committed by the Military Reveal Failed Security Strategy

Ecuadorian authorities must reverse the militarization of public security and place human rights at the heart of security policies.

September 23, 2025

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Egypt: Prisoner of Conscience Alaa Abdel Fattah Granted Presidential Pardon after Six Years of Unjust Imprisonment

The Egyptian authorities should follow up on today’s decision by releasing all those solely detained for exercising their human rights.

September 22, 2025

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China: Journalist Zhang Zhan Sentenced to Prison Again on Baseless Charges

Zhang’s baseless conviction should be quashed, and she should be immediately released.

September 22, 2025

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Slovakia: Parliament Must Reject Draconian Constitutional Amendments and Protect LGBTI People and Right to Private Life

Slovakia's parliament must reject constitutional amendments recognizing only two genders, restricting sex education and banning LGBTI+ adoptions.

September 22, 2025

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Missouri Governor Kehoe Must Commute Lance Shockley’s Death Sentence

The State of Missouri must not execute Lance Shockley, whose jury deliberations were marred by significant irregularities. 

September 22, 2025

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Malaysia and Singapore: Stop All Executions and Uphold Human Rights

As five men are now believed to be at imminent risk in Singapore, we call on Singapore authorities to immediately…

September 22, 2025

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Congressional Authorization of Military Force Would Not Make Lethal Airstrikes in the Caribbean Lawful

Congress must not rubber stamp further unlawful strikes and should instead work to hold the administration accountable for its illegal…

September 19, 2025

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Israel/ OPT: U.S. Sixth Veto of Resolution on Ceasefire, Hostage Release Is a Greenlight for Israel’s Campaign of Annihilation in Gaza

It is morally reprehensible that instead of using its leverage to halt the endless catalogue of horrors, the USA has…

September 19, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Raises Alarm at Freedom of Expression Crisis in the U.S.

we are deeply concerned about the worsening attacks on freedom of expression by the Trump administration and the outrageous retaliations…

September 19, 2025

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Rwanda: Authorities Must Immediately Release Victoire Ingabire

Rwandan authorities must immediately release opposition politician Victoire Ingabire.

September 19, 2025