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(Amnesty International)

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The Right To Seek Asylum Non-Existent at U.S.-Mexico Border

Amnesty International has found that asylum is non-existent at the U.S.-Mexico border, in violation of the human rights of migrants…

February 20, 2025

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Canada has Destroyed Me: Labour Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Canada

This Amnesty International report examines the human rights impact of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program which allows employers to hire…

January 30, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act capitalizes on a horrible tragedy in order to advance President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda by scapegoating people…

January 29, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Targeted ICE Enforcement

To put it simply, these ICE operations are unconscionable and fly in the face of human rights. 

January 29, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Actions

Barely 24 hours into his second term, President Trump is already seeking to implement his harmful, racist, anti-immigrant agenda with…

January 20, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to TPS Extensions for Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan

This action by the Biden administration not only recognizes the dire conditions in those countries, it provides a lifeline to…

January 10, 2025

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Egypt: President al-Sisi Must Reject New Asylum Law Which Violates Refugee Rights

This law would further undermine refugee rights in Egypt amid the ongoing crackdown on people seeking protection and safety.

December 3, 2024

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President Biden Must Act Now to Protect People Seeking Safety

Amnesty International strongly urges President Biden to take swift action before his term ends to protect immigrants and people seeking…

December 2, 2024

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Myanmar: ICC Arrest Warrant Request For Military Leader Must Be Decisive Step In Breaking Cycle Of Impunity

Today’s announcement by the ICC prosecutor is a decisive step and an important signal that those who are allegedly responsible…

November 27, 2024

(Shafiqur Rahman)

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Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya Community Facing Gravest Threats Since 2017

Newly arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need urgent access to food, shelter and medical attention after enduring the worst violence…

October 24, 2024

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Amnesty International Reaction to Biden Administration Asylum Rule

Rather than showing any kind of moral leadership, the Biden administration remains hellbent on doubling down on deadly deterrence policies…

September 30, 2024

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Myanmar: New Attacks Against Rohingya a Disturbing Echo of 2017 Mass Violence

Increasing deadly attacks against Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine State bear a terrifying resemblance to the atrocities of August 2017.

August 21, 2024