Leaders in the Americas must move beyond stale political debate and strengthen their focus and commitment to human rights protections, said Amnesty International in an open letter to the heads of state attending the 49th Gener
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June 24, 2019
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June 24, 2019
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled today that Poland’s contested Law on the Supreme Court is in breach of EU law.
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June 24, 2019
The Bahraini authorities must immediately end ongoing harassment, intimidation and attacks against former member of parliament Osama Muhana al-Tamimi, who is known for his criticism of the government, Amnesty International said today.
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June 24, 2019
We Canadian civil society organizations, namely, Amnesty International Canada, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam- Quebec, Project Ploughshares and the Rideau Institute, long active in the effort to strengthen Canadian controls on the export of military equipm
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June 21, 2019
Responding to news that five men known as the "Wolf Pack" have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape by Spain's Supreme Court, Mas
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June 21, 2019
Amnesty International examined incidents of unnecessary and excessive use of force during 12 June protest
Restraint urged in policing of upcoming protests
Police must be held to account for unlawful use of force
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June 20, 2019
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June 20, 2019
Dear Prime Minister,
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June 20, 2019
Millions across the Americas are fleeing human rights violations in their countries, seeking protection. Refugees are people who find themselves with no choice other than to leave their lives behind hoping for safety.
June 20, 2019
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Ruling is first time UK court has acknowledged risks of continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia
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June 19, 2019
Responding to the release of the UN report on the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which concludes that he was the victim of “an extrajudicial killing for which the state of Saudi Arabia is responsible under human rights law,” and that “there is credible evide
