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Myanmar: Genuine press freedom must follow release of Reuters journalists
Responding to news of the amnesty and release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Nicholas Bequelin, Amnesty International’s East and Southeast Asia Director said the following.
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Myanmar: Reuters journalists’ rejected appeal a tragic denial of justice
Responding to the decision by Myanmar’s Supreme Court to uphold the conviction and seven year prison sentence of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Nicholas Bequelin Amnesty International’s…
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Amnesty International USA Statement on US State Department’s Foreign Policy Strategy and Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020
March 25, 2019 The Honorable Eliot Engel Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee U.S. House of Representatives 2170 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Michael McCaul Ranking Member Foreign…
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Myanmar: Fresh evidence of violations amid ongoing military operation in Rakhine State
Myanmar security forces have shelled villages and blocked civilians from accessing food and humanitarian assistance in Rakhine State, Amnesty International said today, amid a crackdown since armed attacks by the…
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Myanmar: Reuters journalists’ rejected appeal perpetuates an appalling injustice
Responding to news that a Myanmar court has rejected the appeal by Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Tirana Hassan, Amnesty International’s Director of Crisis Response said: “The…
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Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018
Women activists around the world have been at the forefront of the battle for human rights in 2018, Amnesty International said today as it launched its review on the state…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill December Edition
To view PDF click here:Â Human Rights on Capitol Hill December Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA Â December 6, 2018 Â In this edition of Human Rights on…
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Myanmar: Rohingya returns plan puts thousands at risk
Bangladesh and Myanmar authorities must immediately halt plans to send Rohingya refugees back to Rakhine State, Amnesty International said today.
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Amnesty International USA to Vice President Pence: Human rights priorities to raise with Asian leaders
November 12, 2018 The Honorable Michael R. Pence The Vice President Old Executive Office Building 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20520 Re: Human rights priorities…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill November Edition
Human Rights on Capitol Hill November Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA Â November 13, 2018 Â In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) President…
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Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty’s highest honor
Amnesty International announced today that it has withdrawn its highest honor, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, from Aung San Suu Kyi, in light of the Myanmar leader’s shameful betrayal of…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill October Edition
To view PDF click here:Â Human Rights on Capitol Hill October Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA Â October 9, 2018 Â In this edition of Human Rights on…