
Paul O'Brien
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Executive Director @AmnestyUSA. He/Him. Working on all the rights, and to challenge the power of those who have too much.
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08-12-2009 00:34:24
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.Paul O'Brien: "Once again, the U.S. government, this time under #Trump's leadership, is on the wrong side of history. While it's not a surprise the U.S. vetoed this resolution, it's nonetheless devastating." commondreams.org/news/us-vetoes⌠#Israel #Gaza



#LosAngeles President Donald J. Trumpâs deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against recent #ICERaids is deeply alarming. The US government is trying to justify this disproportionate escalation in the use of force by painting protesters as a threat to



The Trump administration's treatment of our immigrant neighbors is a calculated effort to weaponize federal power against all of us. This isn't about law and order; it's about fear and control. Read more from Paul O'Brien and Judith Browne Dianis: newsweek.com/targeting-immiâŚ

If you are wondering about any of these questions...see Amnesty International USA new blog answering: 1. Is protest a human right? 2. Can military forces be deployed to police civilian protests? 3. Can authorities use rubber bullets against protesters? 4. Can police forces use tear gas



STATEMENT: The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed Kenyan media to halt live protest broadcasts and hinted at an internet shutdown. This is an illegal, dangerous attack on press freedom, public safety, and the right to information. We demand the immediate withdrawal of this unconstitutional


"Il presidente attacca i diritti a tutta velocitĂ . Vuole sempre piĂš potere, con sempre meno contrappesi". L'intervista di Francesca De Benedetti a Paul O'Brien editorialedomani.it/politica/mondoâŚ

EscribĂ con mi colega Paul O'Brien, director derecho Amnesty International USA, esta columna sobre la represiĂłn de las protestas de migrantes en đşđ¸ y el deber de las autoridades de proteger el derecho a protestar y a migrar. đŻď¸

Proud to join Edith Olivares Ferreto, who leads Amnesty Mexico on this op-ed.


"Ireland has shown repeatedly that it can stand up to bulliesâŚIt is showing principled leadership to the rest of the worldâ Amnesty Internationalâs Agnes Callamard told RTĂ News/Morning Ireland why Ireland must implement the Occupied Territories Bill #Gaza #Israel rte.ie/radio/radio1/câŚ
