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Global Wikipedia edit-a-thon shines spotlight on the unsung women defending human rights around the world
Wikipedia enthusiasts from around the world are joining forces on 19 and 20 May 2018 to take part in a…
May 18, 2018
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Trump threat puts European role in lethal US drone strikes under new scrutiny
As the Trump administration prepares to further expand the US’s lethal drone program, increasing the risk of civilian casualties and…
April 18, 2018
Report
Nigeria/UK/Netherlands: Investigate Shell for complicity in murder, rape and torture
The organization has released a ground-breaking review of thousands of pages of internal company documents and witness statements, as well…
November 27, 2017
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Amnesty reveals alarming impact of online abuse against women
New research by Amnesty International has revealed the alarming impact that abuse and harassment on social media are having on…
November 19, 2017
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USA, UK and France risk complicity in collective punishment of civilians in Yemen
The USA, UK and France must immediately cease supplying arms to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting in Yemen, which is…
November 17, 2017
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British forces should not be above the law when it comes to torture, says Amnesty
Responding to reports that Prime Minister, Theresa May, and Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, will today announce that the UK’s obligations…
October 4, 2016
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Syria: Russia and U.S. Should Arrange Immediate Evacuation of Ten-Year Old Girl Shot by Sniper
Ghina Ahmad Wadi trapped in besieged town of Madaya and in excruciating pain. Her UK-based aunt issues appeal to UK government…
August 12, 2016
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Yemen: Reckless arms flows decimate civilian life a year into conflict
States – including the USA and the UK – must halt all transfers of arms for use in the Yemen…
March 21, 2016
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Investors Warned: Shell Faces Two More Lawsuits for Nigeria Oil Spills
Shell’s failure to maintain and protect pipelines may leave it liable to a raft of compensation claims from dozens of…
March 1, 2016
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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
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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