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Ukraine/Russia: Justice for Ukraine Means Accountability for All Crimes Committed by Russia Since 2014

While the war is still raging, evidence of every single atrocity must be preserved as much as possible. Those responsible…

February 22, 2024

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Israel Must End Its Occupation of Palestine to Stop Fueling Apartheid and Systematic Human Rights Violations

The world must recognize that ending Israel’s illegal occupation is a prerequisite to sto.pping the recurrent human rights violations in…

February 18, 2024

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Russia: Prisoner of Conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s Most Vocal Opponent, Dies in Custody

We must urgently call upon the United Nations to employ its special procedures and mechanisms to address the death of…

February 16, 2024

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Global: UN Doha Meeting on Afghanistan Must Mark an End to Impunity for Human Rights Abuse Under the Taliban

The Doha meeting is a significant opportunity for a unified and concerted action to protect the rights of all Afghan…

February 16, 2024

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Greece: Same-sex Marriage Recognition, Key Milestone in Fight Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Greek authorities must not only take steps to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the new legislation but should also introduce…

February 15, 2024

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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

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Israel/OPT: New Evidence of Unlawful Israeli Attacks in Gaza Causing Mass Civilian Casualties Amid Real Risk of Genocide 

Fresh evidence gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates how Israeli forces continue to flout international humanitarian law, obliterating entire families with…

February 12, 2024

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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…

February 8, 2024

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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…

February 7, 2024

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Senate National Security Supplemental for Israel

Greenlighting billions of dollars in unconditional military and security funding at a moment when there’s concern about atrocities including war…

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…

February 5, 2024

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Shocking Spike in Use of Unlawful Lethal Force by Israeli Forces Against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank

Over the past few months Israel has stepped up deadly raids across the West Bank and tensions have skyrocketed.

February 5, 2024