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USA: President Obama’s first 100 days on counter terrorism - Case Studies - 29 April 2009

Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as “promises for change w

USA: President Obama’s first 100 days on counter terrorism in numbers - 29 April 2009

Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as “promises for change w

USA: President Obama sends mixed messages on counter terrorism in first 100 days - 29 April 2009

Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as “promises for change with o

Further US torture revelations highlight need for independent commission of inquiry - 23 April 2009

Condoleezza Rice approved the use of “water-boarding” in 2002 according to information released on Wednesday by the US Senate Select Committee on Intelli

Summit of the Americas fails to address human rights - 20 April 2009

The Declaration of Commitment of Port of Spain fails to lay out a clear human rights framework for progress in the areas of human prosperity, energy security and env

USA: Amnesty International to issue assessment of President Obama’s first 100 days on counter terrorism detention policies - 20 April 2009

On 29 April 2009, Amnesty International will publish a report assessing the new US administration’s first 100 days in office in relation to detentions conducted

Impunity for CIA torture is incompatible with USA's international obligations - 17 April 2009

Four previously secret memorandums released by the new US administration give an insight into how its predecessor lost its legal and moral compass in turning to tort

Amnesty International puts human rights on Americas Summit agenda - 16 April 2009

An Amnesty International delegation has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago to take part in the Summit of the Americas.

Guantánamo detainees still waiting for judicial review - 9 April 2009

Only a handful of Guantánamo detainees have had court hearings to determine the lawfulness of their detention.

G20 leaders urged to protect the poor - 2 April 2009

Eight of the world's leading NGOs urge the G20 leaders to take long-term decisions in the interests of people and the planet this week.