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Iraq: Ensure Accountability for Killing of Women’s Rights Activist Yanar MohammedÂ
This brutal killing of Yanar Mohammed, who dedicated her life to defending women’s rights, is a calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders.
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South Korea: Conviction of Woman Seeking Abortion Exposes Government Failure to Guarantee Access to Vital Healthcare
The South Korean government must dismantle all barriers that deny women and girls their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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Urgent Call to Protect Civilians and Respect International Law Amid Escalating Regional Conflict Following U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran
Amnesty International is issuing an urgent call on all parties to protect civilians, adhere to international humanitarian law, in particular by ending unlawful attacks.
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Honduras: 10 Years Without Justice for Berta CáceresÂ
Ten years after the murder of Berta Cáceres, Amnesty International condemns the ongoing violence against those who defend land and the environment in Honduras.
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Zimbabwe: Authorities Must Investigate Brutal Attack on Constitutional Lawyer and Political Activists
Zimbabwean authorities must immediately end the escalating crackdown on peaceful dissent.
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South Sudan: As Violations Increase, UN Human Rights Council Must Renew Mandate of Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
It is critical that the UN Human Rights Council passes a strong resolution that reflects the worsening situation in South Sudan.
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Algeria: Ensure Fair Retrial of Dozens Accused of Violence in Kabylie without Resort to the Death Penalty
The Algerian authorities must ensure the upcoming retrial adheres strictly to international fair trial standards.
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ICE Must Have No Place In or Around Schools, as Columbia Student Arrested Inside Campus Building
ICE continues to target international students, and Columbia University is once again in its crosshairs - subjecting yet another student to arbitrary arrest
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Amnesty International USA Announces Nadia Daar as New Executive Director Â
Under Nadia's leadership, AIUSA will continue to tirelessly defend human rights against increasing authoritarian practices in the U.S. and around the world.
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Greece: Convictions in ‘Predatorgate’ Scandal Offer Rare Accountability in Abuse of Surveillance Technology
We hope this landmark ruling signals the end of the era of impunity for the surveillance industry.
