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Drone War, Tech Assassinations, and the Future of Conflict: Theological, Legal, and Policy Developments
From the first fully autonomous deadly targeting in Libya to “kamikaze” drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and “Over the horizon” capability in Afghanistan, the use of lethal drones is…
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Journalists And Independent Monitors Being Silenced To Stifle Reporting Of Protests – New Report
The Russian authorities have developed a sophisticated system of restrictions and severe reprisals to crush public protests, which extends to suppressing any reporting of them by journalists and independent monitors.…
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Incoming Congress to Respect Human Rights and on Current Congress to Pass Key Legislation Immediately
Amnesty International USA’s executive director, Paul O’Brien, released the following statement in response to the results of the U.S. Congressional election: “We call on the incoming Congress to respect human…
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Russia’s Unlawful Transfer of Civilians a War Crime and Likely a Crime Against Humanity – New Report
Russian authorities forcibly transferred and deported civilians from occupied areas of Ukraine in what amounted to war crimes and likely crimes against humanity, Amnesty International said in a new report…
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Russian Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine Amount to War Crimes
Reacting to the news that Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine over recent days have led to a nationwide blackout in the country, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for…
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Governors and Secretaries of State Across the Country to Ban Guns Near Polling Places
Amnesty International USA sent a letter to governors and secretaries of state nationwide urging them to ban guns at and near polling places to ensure the safety of voters, poll…
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Amnesty Statement for the Record: HFAC Russia War Crimes Hearing
On September 21, 2022, the Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on "Accountability for Atrocity Crimes Committed by Russia…
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As Ukraine Retakes Territory from Russia, Securing Evidence of Alleged War Crimes is Crucial
Reacting to new evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces following military advances by Ukrainian forces retaking control of Russia-occupied territories, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill – September 2022 Newsletter
HUMAN RIGHTS ON CAPITOL HILL Table of Contents Featured U.S. Immigration International Updates september 2022 NEWSLETTER FEATURED: security with human rights A relative weeps over the casket of Farzad, a…
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‘Filtration’ of Ukrainian Civilians a ‘Shocking Violation’ of People Forced to Flee War
Responding to the news that the UN has verified that Russian soldiers have subjected Ukrainian civilians to a rights-abusing process known as “filtration,” a practice independently verified by Amnesty International…
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Russia’s Military Activities at Nuclear Plant in Ukraine Risk Safety in Region
Responding to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s findings that Russia is stationing forces in the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), confirming information that Amnesty International received in August, Denis Krivosheev,…
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Russian Sham Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Mariupol ‘Illegal and Unacceptable’
Any moves by Russian-backed armed groups to try Ukrainian prisoners of war in a so-called ‘international tribunal’ in Mariupol are illegal and abusive, and a further act of cruelty against…
