Press Release
Dozens of detainees at risk of death in shipping containers in South Sudan
Dozens of detainees held in dire conditions in poorly ventilated metal shipping containers, fed only once or twice a week…
May 26, 2016
Press Release
Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…
February 22, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Press Release
Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Press Release
UN must act on call for South Sudan arms embargo
The UN Security Council must act immediately on the recommendations of its own panel of experts and enforce a comprehensive…
January 26, 2016
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
Report
Annual Report: South Sudan 2013
Republic of South Sudan Head of state and government Salva Kiir Mayardit South Sudan celebrated its first year of independence…
May 23, 2013
Press Release
Sudanese Authorities Must End 'Ruthless Crackdown' on Protesters and Journalists
Amnesty International said today Sudanese authorities must end their ruthless crackdown on protests and harassment of journalists.
June 22, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Decries Continued Bombing and Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid While Civilians Suffer in Sudan
Today, Amnesty International joined Congressman Jim McGovern, actor George Clooney, and partner NGOs in front of the Embassy of Sudan…
March 16, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Activists Will Join Member of Congress to Demand End to Sudan Atrocities at Protest Friday, March 16, at Sudan Embassy
Amnesty International and other organizations will join Rep.Jim McGovern, D-MA, at a demonstration on Friday morning, March 16 to protest…
March 15, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Reports on Conditions for Civilians Who Fled South Sudan's Abyei Region - First International Organization to Visit Region Since Violence Forced Tens of Thousands to Leave Homes in May
Tens of thousands of civilians in the disputed Abyei region of South Sudan are living in dire conditions in hastily…
December 20, 2011
Press Release
South Sudan: Put Human Rights First
South Sudan should mark its independence on July 9, 2011, by taking key steps to further a robust human rights…
June 30, 2011