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Amnesty International Urges United States to Clarify Basis for Lethal Drone Attacks in Pakistan
The United States must disclose details of the legal and factual basis for the lethal use of drones in Pakistan,…
February 1, 2012
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In Advance of the State of the Union Address, Amnesty International Calls On President Obama to Implement Bold Policies That Seize Historic Opportunities for Human Rights Progress
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA's executive director, issued the following statement in advance of President Barack Obama's scheduled third State…
January 23, 2012
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Amnesty International USA Asks Supporters to Act Now to Halt the Execution of U.S. Citizen in Iran
Amnesty International USA is asking supporters to take action to halt the execution of a U.S. citizen, Amir Hekmati, who…
January 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Caution as U.S. Restores Full Diplomatic Relations with Myanmar
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA's new executive director, issued the following statement in response to announcement that the United States…
January 17, 2012
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The Avett Brothers, Blake Mills and Joe Perry To Appear on Late Night TV During January Performing Songs From Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International
Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International will launch with a trio of…
January 17, 2012
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On 10th Anniversary of First "War on Terror" Detainees' Arrival in Guantánamo, Passage of NDAA Revitalizes Detention Facility, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International USA's (AIUSA) policy director for (counter) terrorism and human rights, Tom Parker, issued the following statement to mark…
January 11, 2012
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On the 10th Anniversary of the First Detainees to Guantánamo, Amnesty International Charges Detention Facility is 'Leaving Toxic Legacy'
Human rights organization and other activists will hold vigils, demonstrations and rallies around the globe to mark anniversary and urge…
January 11, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Iran to Halt Execution of American Amir Hekmati After Unfair Trial; Group Fears Execution Could be Carried Out Within Weeks
Amnesty International said today Amir Hekmati, an Iranian-American, sentenced to death in Iran for alleged spying for the C.I.A. did…
January 10, 2012
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Major demonstration to be held in front of the White House on January 11 at noon
Amnesty International and other organizations are organizing demonstrations around the world to mark the 10th anniversary of the arrival of…
January 9, 2012
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Broad Coalition Opposes NDAA and Calls on President Obama to Keep His Promise and Shutter Guantanamo Bay Now
A broad coalition of human rights groups and other like-minded organizations will mark the 10th anniversary of the first detainees…
January 5, 2012
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"Trust me" is not enough of a safeguard, says Amnesty International, as President Obama signs the NDAA into law
Despite expressing serious reservations about the NDAA, the Obama administration has paved the way for legislation that will authorize indefinite…
January 1, 2012
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Mexico Still Failing to Protect Migrants, Says Amnesty International
The Mexican government has failed to live up to its promise to protect migrants from widespread human rights abuses, Amnesty…
December 19, 2011