Tag: Amnesty International
Trump threatens destruction of Iranian infrastructure as legal experts warn of...
Officials, lawmakers, and human rights organizations warn that attacks on power plants and bridges could violate international law and endanger millions of civilians.
MIT rejects Trump funding compact, ignites academic freedom showdown
First elite university publicly refuses White House pledge critics call “extortion,” setting up a legal, financial, and political fight over free inquiry and federal research dollars.
Trump orders death penalty push in Washington, DC, testing local abolition...
New directive tells federal prosecutors to pursue capital punishment “in all appropriate cases” in D.C., despite local repeal, as rights groups warn the policy spreads fear and undermines safety.
Hundreds of thousands march in red to encircle the Hague and...
With Gaza’s death toll surpassing 55,000, Dutch protesters form a human “red line” around the International Court of Justice, calling for sanctions on Israel and a decisive end to the war.
Global outrage after Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters
With activists from 10 countries aboard, including Greta Thunberg and a member of the European Parliament, Israel’s armed interception of the Madleen is being condemned as piracy and a violation of international law.
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza: US and Israel...
A new report from Amnesty International alleges genocide in Gaza, sparking international debate and denial from Israel and the U.S.
Global executions surge to 10-year high: US, Iran, and China lead...
Amnesty International reports a spike in executions driven by Iran and the U.S., with China remaining the world's leading executioner under a shroud of secrecy.
Amnesty International report exposes IDF’s lethal force against West Bank civilians
The report comes amidst Israeli officials' assertions that their military actions are focused on Hamas, contradicting evidence presented by Amnesty that highlights the frequent targeting of civilians.
South Africa levels genocide accusations against Israel at ICJ
Israel's operations in Gaza under scrutiny as ICJ hears 'no innocents' claim.
US munitions in deadly Gaza strikes: Amnesty International calls for war...
Amnesty International's investigation reveals US-made weapons in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, killing civilians and igniting calls for a war crimes probe.
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NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records held back for 25 years
The documents settle two lawsuits from survivors and responders who spent decades seeking them.
Houthi seizure of Yemeni port pushes US diesel past $6 a gallon for first...
Saudi oil output has fallen to its lowest level since 1990 as the Iran war disrupts shipping.
Casino workers strike at Encore Boston Harbor after contract talks stall
More than 1,300 Teamsters and UNITE HERE members walked out after voting 97 percent to authorize the strike
Forever War: How 9/11 Unleashed U.S. Violence on Civilians Abroad & Attacks on Rights...
We look at how post-9/11 policies and the so-called war on terror reshaped the country and the world with two Columbia faculty members who convened a two-day symposium on “The Forever War and the First Amendment.” The symposium brought together journalists, scholars, lawyers and activists to explore the legacy of the “war on terror,” specifically focused on the impact on democratic rights, including the freedoms of speech and the press.
Humanitarian Needs Grow as Nepal Recovers from Catastrophic Floods
1,367 people are confirmed dead and 5,132 remain missing, including 587 foreign nationals, two weeks after a glacial collapse triggered Nepal's floods.