Press Release
Europe: Safety of Syrians in Europe Must Not Be Sacrificed to Political Interests
The safety and agency of people seeking asylum must be placed at the heart of decision making.
December 10, 2024
Press Release
Syria: Historic Opportunity to End and Redress Decades of Grave Human Rights Violations Under President Assad Must Be Seized
Statement of Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard on the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the seizure of…
December 8, 2024
Press Release
Syria: US Must Provide Support to Thousands Stranded in Horrifying Conditions in Rukban Camp
The humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply in recent months for the 8,000 displaced Syrians stranded in the besieged and isolated…
September 23, 2024
Press Release
Syria: Mass Death, Torture and Other Violations Against People Detained in Aftermath of Islamic State Defeat - New Report
People detained in Syria after territorial defeat of Islamic State are facing systematic violations and deaths due to inhumane conditions.
April 17, 2024
Report
Aftermath: Injustice, Torture and Death in Detention In North-East Syria
The US government’s partner in northeast Syria is engaged in the large-scale and systematic violation of the rights of more…
April 17, 2024
Report
Non-renewal of last aid corridor risks humanitarian catastrophe for millions in Syria
UN Security Council members must extend the cross-border resolution that allows the UN to deliver aid to at least 4…
July 5, 2022
Blog
Amnesty International USA Statement for the Record for February 9th hearing on ‘Targeted Killing’ and the Rule of Law: The Legal and Human Costs of 20 Years of U.S. Drone Strikes
On behalf of Amnesty International USA and our members and supporters in the United States, we hereby submit this statement…
February 9, 2022
Press Release
Conviction of Syrian official for crimes against humanity a historic win for justice
Responding to a decision of the Higher Regional Court in Koblenz, Germany, which has convicted former Syrian intelligence officer Anwar…
January 13, 2022
Report
Former refugees tortured, raped, disappeared in Syria after returning home
Syrian security forces have subjected Syrians who returned home after seeking refuge abroad to detention, disappearance and torture, including sexual violence,…
September 7, 2021
Press Release
UN Security Council’s compromise resolution on Syria falls short of humanitarian needs
Responding to the UN Security Council vote passing a resolution renewing authorization of the Bab al-Hawa crossing point for the…
July 9, 2021
Press Release
Biden Must Step Up Support for Critical Humanitarian Aid into Syria as Russia Threatens Crossing Closure
The Biden Administration must use every tool at its disposal to prevent this blocking of lifesaving aid - and COVID-19…
July 9, 2021
Press Release
Yezidi child survivors of ‘Islamic State’ facing unprecedented health crisis
Almost 2,000 Yezidi children who have returned to their families after being held captive by the armed group calling itself…
July 28, 2020