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Iran: Shocking Secret Execution of Young Man in Relation to “Woman Life Freedom” Uprising
Iranian authorities arbitrarily executed Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old member of the oppressed Kurdish and Yaresan ethnic and religious minorities, in…
August 6, 2024
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UK: Big Tech Platforms Play an Active Role in Fueling Racist Violence
Big Tech platforms must be held accountable for their role in fueling racism and violence.
August 6, 2024
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Bangladesh: Any New Interim Government Must Prioritize Human Rights and Not Repeat Mistakes of the Past
Any measures proposed to move forward from this deadly chapter in Bangladesh’s history need to be rooted in the principles…
August 6, 2024
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Venezuela: In Wake of Mass Demonstrations, the Right to Protest Must Be Protected
The Venezuelan government has the obligation to respect, protect and fulfill the right to protest.
August 5, 2024
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USA: Abortion Bans and Restrictions Cause Extensive Harm, Violate Human Rights
United States is failing to comply with its international human rights obligations to ensure pregnant people have access to abortion.
August 5, 2024
Report
Abortion in the USA: The Human Rights Crisis in the Aftermath of Dobbs
Amnesty International documented the impact of bans and restrictions on the human rights of people across the U.S. after Roe…
August 5, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Response to U.S. Defense Secretary Revoking Plea Deal for 9/11 Defendants
The victims of the 9/11 attacks deserve accountability for the horrendous crimes committed after waiting more than 20 years.
August 3, 2024
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Russia: Release of Imprisoned Activists Must Mark Beginning of Turn Towards Human Rights
These human rights defenders should never have been behind bars - their prosecution was a grave injustice.
August 1, 2024
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Guatemala: Amnesty International Declares José Rubén Zamora a Prisoner of Conscience and Demands his Release
José Rubén Zamora is being persecuted for exercising his right to freedom of expression in the context of his work…
August 1, 2024
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Global: Saudi Arabia Bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup Whitewashes Human Rights Record While Joint Bid for 2030 Leaves Key Gaps
Saudi Arabia has failed to meet FIFA’s own human rights requirements in its bid for the 2034 men’s World Cup.
August 1, 2024
Press Release
International Organizations Condemn Violence and Repression in Venezuela
Authorities must guarantee the right to protest and full respect for the rights to life, personal integrity and freedom.
August 1, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Response to Announcement that Plea Agreements Have Been Reached with 9/11 Defendants
This should be the beginning of the end of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
July 31, 2024