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U.S. Sanctions Against ICC Staff Create Chilling Effect for International Justice
Responding to today's announcement of U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), Daniel Balson, advocacy director at Amnesty International…
September 2, 2020
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As COVID-19 spreads in South Asia, fears rise for people at higher risk
As cases of COVID-19 escalate in South Asia, one of the world’s poorest and most populous regions, Amnesty International calls…
March 26, 2020
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Pompeo’s Remarks on the International Criminal Court Are Callous and Punitive
Responding to the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks during a news conference at the State Department, Amnesty…
March 18, 2020
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ICC Authorizes Historic Investigation in Afghanistan
Responding to the International Criminal Court’s decision to open an investigation into international crimes in Afghanistan, Amnesty International’s Head of…
March 5, 2020
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Amnesty International USA Mourns the Tragic Killing of Anil Raj, Calls for Afghan Government to Seek Justice
The following statement was issued today by Board of Directors Chair of Amnesty International USA, Janet Lord: "Amnesty International USA…
November 27, 2019
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Shocking disregard for civilians as U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan adds to death toll
Responding to the reported killing of numerous farmers in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan, on the same day that…
September 19, 2019
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Killing of Afghani Human Rights Defender Is A War Crime
Responding to the news that Abdul Samad Amiri, the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission’s acting director in Ghor province, was…
September 5, 2019
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Human Rights Defenders in Afghanistan Under Attack From the Authorities and Armed Groups
Afghanistan’s human rights community is under intensifying attacks from both the authorities and armed groups as human rights defenders and…
August 29, 2019
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Taliban bombings in Afghanistan chillingly disregard human life
The Taliban’s killing of civilians through a continuous spate of bombings demonstrates the armed group’s chilling disregard for human lives,…
July 9, 2019
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Trump Administration Attempts to Thwart International Criminal Court Investigators
Responding to reports that the U.S. will restrict visas for International Criminal Court personnel looking into the U.S. military personnel…
March 15, 2019
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Trump Administration Makes Shameful Decision to Shroud Civilian Casualties in Secrecy
Reacting to news that the Trump administration has revoked a part of an Obama executive order requiring reporting on civilian casualties, Daphne Eviatar,…
March 6, 2019
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Deadly attacks on journalists in Afghanistan must be investigated
Responding to the attack on two journalists shot dead in Takhar province when gunmen entered a radio station and opened…
February 6, 2019