Tag: Amnesty International
Amnesty International report details human rights violations by US police during racial justice protests
From the Wire August 4, 2020
‘The World Is Watching’ The use of force detailed in the report “is ultimately a symptom of the very issue that started these protests: unaccountable police violence.” by Julia Conley, staff writer In a report titled…
New Amnesty International map documents ‘shocking extent’ of US police violence against black lives matter protesters
From the Wire June 23, 2020
Denying people’s constitutional rights “with physical violence, tear gas, and pepper spray is a hallmark of repression,” said one Amnesty researcher. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Tuesday, June 23 An extensive new report released Tuesday…
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