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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…

June 3, 2026

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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…

June 2, 2026

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Amnesty International USA’s Recommendations for FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Markup

Amnesty International USA offers recommendations as the House Armed Services Committee prepares to mark up the 2027 National Defense Authorization…

June 2, 2026

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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…

June 1, 2026

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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.

June 1, 2026

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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…

June 1, 2026

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What are Authoritarian Practices?

Amnesty International USA explores what authoritarian practices are along with how governments use them, and how we can resist.

June 1, 2026

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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…

June 1, 2026

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Only Official Sources: Indoctrination in the Russian Educational System

Amnesty International exposes how Russian authorities are directing the educational system to indoctrinate children and promote pro‑government narratives.

May 31, 2026

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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…

May 29, 2026

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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…

May 29, 2026

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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.

May 29, 2026