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A group of largely young people sitting on the street with protest signs, surrounded by police officers. The signs say 'U.S. military out of Shannon'.
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Ireland: Stop Unlawful ICE Removal Flights Through Shannon Airport

Ireland must play no role whatsoever in the United States’ inhuman, cruel and extreme mass immigration detention and removal machine.

April 16, 2026

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Congress Must Vote YES on HR 1689 to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

For hundreds of thousands of people, this protection is a lifeline that will shield them from being forced back into conditions…

April 16, 2026

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Cuba: Authorities Must Now Release Those Detained for Political Reasons and End Repression

Cuban authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all people detained for political reasons and end the repression of those who…

April 15, 2026

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Italy: Suspension of Defense Cooperation With Israel Long Overdue

Any military cooperation between the Italian government and Israel risks making Italy complicit in crimes under international law.

April 15, 2026

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Kazakhstan: Sentencing of 19 Activists Over Peaceful Xinjiang Protest a Travesty of Justice

Kazakhstani authorities must immediately release the 19 activists as they are imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their human rights.

April 14, 2026

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Sudan: Three Years On, Warring Parties Intensify Brutal War on Civilians

The world must now urgently prioritize the protection of civilians in Sudan.

April 14, 2026

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Senators Urged to Vote Yes on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Israel

Senators must prevent U.S. arms and equipment from being used by Israel to commit war crimes, genocide, and other violations…

April 14, 2026

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Hungary: Historic Opportunity for New Government to Reverse Human Rights Rollback

This represents a momentous opportunity for Hungary to reverse the human rights rollback the country has experienced.

April 14, 2026

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Sudan: High-Income Countries Must Use Berlin Meeting to Save Lives as Conflict Hits Three-Year Mark

International donors attending the aid conference for Sudan must secure increased funding and pressure warring parties to ensure unhindered humanitarian…

April 10, 2026

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Eswatini: Supreme Court Ruling on Legal Access Offers Limited Relief for U.S. Deportees

The ruling is an important step towards upholding the right to access a lawyer for people who have been unlawfully…

April 10, 2026

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Israel/OPT: States Must Ensure Safe Passage for Global Sumud Flotilla as a Civilian Mission Challenging Ongoing Genocide

The Global Sumud Flotilla is a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, who are enduring an ongoing genocide and an inhumane blockade now approaching its 19th year.

April 10, 2026

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Bangladesh: Death Sentences for Former Police Officers Are Not the Answer to Abu Sayed Killing

We urge the Bangladeshi authorities to take steps to establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

April 10, 2026