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Congress Urged to Pass Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Government of Israel

Amnesty International USA welcomed the introduction of four Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) that would block the sale of more…

March 4, 2025

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Russia/Ukraine: Ill-treatment of Ukrainians in Russian Captivity Amounts to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

The international community should use all its influence and tools to stop these heinous crimes under international law and ensure…

March 3, 2025

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Commuting Death Sentence Is Step Toward Justice for Rocky Myers

We celebrate this news. After over 30 years on death row, this moment could not come any sooner.

February 28, 2025

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Release of Civilian Hostages Held in Gaza and Arbitrarily Detained Palestinians Must Be Immediate and Not Hinge on Ceasefire Negotiations

The release of Israeli and foreign national civilians held hostage by Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, and Palestinians…

February 28, 2025

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Global: Failure to Consult Indigenous Peoples on Future Pandemics Will Further Harm Children's Education

The Indigenous leaders and activists we spoke to felt completely ignored by governments during the pandemic.

February 28, 2025

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El Salvador: Criminal Law Reforms Exacerbate Human Rights Violations Against Children and Adolescents

Rather than guaranteeing justice, the reforms reinforce existing violations of due process and increase the risk of torture and inhumane…

February 27, 2025

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Mozambique: Authorities Must Investigate Reports of More than 300 Unlawful Killings During Post-Election Protest Crackdown

Mozambique’s new government must promptly open independent, effective and thorough investigations into all deaths, incidents of torture and other ill-treatment,…

February 27, 2025

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Thailand: ‘Deportation’ of Uyghurs to China ‘Unimaginably Cruel’

The forcible return of these men, or indeed any Uyghurs, to China would place them at risk of serious human…

February 27, 2025

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Mass Termination of U.S. Foreign Assistance Awards Devastating for Global Human Rights and Humanitarian Efforts

This decision by the Trump administration erodes human rights protections around the world.

February 27, 2025

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Lebanon: New Government Must Prioritize Critical Need for Human Rights Protections

This vote marks a crucial opportunity for Lebanon to break with the shortcomings of past governments and place human rights…

February 27, 2025

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Indonesia: Flogging of Gay Men a Horrifying Act of Discrimination

These flogging punishments are cruel, inhuman and degrading, and may amount to torture.

February 27, 2025

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Türkiye: Acquittal of Taner Kılıç After Eight-Year Ordeal Comes Amid New Wave of Repression of Rights Defenders

The case of Taner Kılıç, who has finally been acquitted after a judicial process that has lasted almost 8 years,…

February 27, 2025