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Belgium: Amnesty International Joins Complaint Against FedEx for Unlawful Arms Transit to Israel
This case comes at a time of renewed pressure on EU governments and companies to move beyond words of condemnation to actions which are essential to bring an end to…
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Congress Must Put a Stop to Funding of International Law Violations in NDAA Markup
Congress should strengthen oversight, protect civilians, and ensure U.S. taxpayer dollars are not fueling unlawful attacks, civilian harm or human rights abuses.
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Nicaragua: Brooklyn Rivera’s Death in State Custody Must Be Promptly, Effectively and Independently Investigated
This grave event cannot be met with silence or impunity. Under international human rights standards, all deaths in state custody must be investigated.
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International: Spanish and Argentinian Authorities Must Support Justice for Venezuelan Victims of Crimes Against Humanity
Crimes against humanity, such as those committed in Venezuela, must stir the conscience of the entire international community.
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Gulf States: More Than 1,000 Arrested in Sweeping War-Related Crackdown on Expression
In a bid to protect their glossy image as safe havens, Gulf states have used a heavy-handed authoritarian approach to control information and weaponize cybercrime.
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Russia: Schools Have Turned Into “Factories of Compliance” Through State Indoctrination and Surveillance of Children
Russian authorities have shown no limit to the lengths they will go to impose their deeply politicized, ideological narrative on the next generation.
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South Sudan: Renewal of UN Arms Embargo is Key to Protecting Civilians
The renewal of the arms embargo, if it is diligently enforced, is an important measure to protect civilians in South Sudan.
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Nicaragua: Brooklyn Rivera Must Be Released Before it is too Late
Amnesty International has repeatedly warned that the conditions in which Brooklyn Rivera has been held could seriously endanger his life and personal integrity.
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Ethiopia: International Community Must Act to Safeguard Press Freedom Ahead of National Election
Ethiopian authorities should reverse these increasingly authoritarian tendencies and immediately end this campaign of repression against the media.
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Closing Alligator Alcatraz Would Be Important Step, But U.S. Must Do More to End Cruel Anti-Immigrant Policies and Practices
Alligator Alcatraz is a cruel and failed experiment. Authorities should close this despicable immigrant detention center immediately.
