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Ukraine: Don't stop halfway. Government must use new Criminal Procedure Code to end torture.

The Ukrainian authorities must seize the current political opportunity to stop the high level of torture and other ill treatment…

April 15, 2013

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NRA Fails to Stop UN Arms Treaty: Human Rights Victory Today To Protect Children

Amnesty International USA issued comments following adoption by the U.N. General Assembly of a global Arms Trade Treaty

April 2, 2013

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Gun Lobby is Defeated in Passage of Historic and Life-Saving UN Arms Trade Treaty

Governments at the United Nations adopted a historic Arms Trade Treaty almost unanimously today.

April 2, 2013

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UN: Iran, North Korea and Syria cynically block lifesaving arms treaty

Iran, North Korea and Syria have thwarted the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty aimed at prohibiting states from transferring…

March 28, 2013

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24 Hours to Adopt U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, AI Encouraged by Inclusion of Risk Assessment for Human Rights Atrocities

It is encouraging that the final draft of a groundbreaking U.N. Arms Trade Treaty forces states to assess the risk…

March 27, 2013

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Communities Shattered by Arms Proliferation and Abuse in Cote d'Ivoire

The irresponsible and illegal supply of weaponry and munitions to the warring parties in CoÌ‚te d’Ivoire has continued for over…

March 19, 2013

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National Rifle Association Slammed for Deceptions in Opposing International Arms Trade Treaty

Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…

March 4, 2013

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NRA LAMBASTED FOR DECEPTIONS IN OPPOSING INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRADE TREATY

Weeks before crucial talks begin at the United Nations to finalize a global Arms Trade Treaty, Amnesty International will host…

March 1, 2013

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Amnesty International Responds to Rep. Mike Kelly's House Briefing Against Arms Trade Treaty

In response to today’s House briefing against the Arms Trade Treaty by Rep. Mike Kelly, Amnesty International USA issued the…

February 27, 2013

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Former Sudan Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal to Speak Out on Global Arms Trade Treaty with Amnesty International Media Tour March 5-7 in New York and Washington, D.C.

Every minute, at least one person dies as a result of armed violence and conflict while the global arms trade…

February 26, 2013

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Human Rights, Religious, Security Organizations Urge President Obama to Help Close the Deal on an Effective Global Arms Trade Treaty

A coalition of 36 nongovernmental organizations pressed President Obama today to provide the support necessary to conclude an effective Arms…

February 26, 2013

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Massive Arms Bazaar in Abu Dhabi Exposes Flaws in Upcoming Arms Trade Treaty Talks

The United States, China, European Union states, and other arms-exporting countries must ensure that any deals brokered at an international…

February 20, 2013