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Press Release
UK/USA: Global Media Freedom at Risk as Julian Assange Back in UK Court Facing Possible Extradition to USA
Should Julian Assange be sent to the U.S. and prosecuted there, global media freedoms will be on trial, too.
February 13, 2024
Press Release
Israel/OPT: New Evidence of Unlawful Israeli Attacks in Gaza Causing Mass Civilian Casualties Amid Real Risk of Genocide Â
Fresh evidence gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates how Israeli forces continue to flout international humanitarian law, obliterating entire families with total impunity. Â
February 12, 2024
Press Release
Myanmar: Military Air Strikes that Killed 17 Civilians ‘Must Be Investigated as War Crimes’
The Myanmar military’s deadly attacks on civilians show no signs of stopping. The world cannot continue to look the other way while the Myanmar military relentlessly attacks civilians and civilian targets, including churches, schools and hospitals.
February 8, 2024
Press Release
India: Authorities Must Immediately Stop Unjust Targeted Demolition of Muslim Properties
Amnesty International reports document punitive demolition of Muslim properties in at least five states with a widespread use of JCB bulldozers as brand of choice in a hate campaign against the minority community.
February 7, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate National Security Supplemental for IsraelÂ
Greenlighting billions of dollars in unconditional military and security funding at a moment when there’s concern about atrocities including war crimes and the risk of genocide is truly unthinkable.
February 6, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate Deal that Guts Asylum Rights
Human rights are not bargaining chips. People have the human right to seek asylum. Senators must not trade away the human rights of immigrants and people seeking safety.
February 5, 2024
Press Release
Shocking Spike in Use of Unlawful Lethal Force by Israeli Forces Against Palestinians in the Occupied West BankÂ
Over the past few months Israel has stepped up deadly raids across the West Bank and tensions have skyrocketed.
February 5, 2024
Press Release
Global: Amnesty International Publishes an Introduction to Defending the Rights of Refugees and Migrants in the Digital Age
Technology developments in asylum and migration management systems becoming key human rights concern; have discriminatory impact on refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.
February 5, 2024
Report
Defending the Rights of Refugees and Migrants in the Digital Age
Digital technology interventions are increasingly shaping and delivering the migration management and asylum policies of states.
February 5, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Supports Legislation that Ensures U.S. Support and Protections for Human Rights Defenders Around the World
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024 is a critical piece of legislation that will help strengthen and improve the U.S. government’s ability to support human rights defenders around the world.
January 31, 2024
Press Release
Myanmar: New Data Suggests Military Still Importing Fuel for Deadly Air Strikes Despite Sanctions
The best way to stop the Myanmar military from carrying out lethal air strikes is to stop all jet fuel imports into the country.
January 31, 2024
Press Release
Israel/OPT: States Must Reverse Cruel Decision to Withdraw UNRWA Funding
Suspending funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency will deal a devastating blow to more than two million refugees in the occupied Gaza Strip for whom the organization serves as a sole lifeline.
January 29, 2024