Amnesty

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

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Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “ World Cup travel advisory” Thursday, warning tournament visitors of “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence” in the United States during President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement. The groups said the advisory was necessary “in light of the deteriorating human rights situation in … Read more

As undocumented migrants line up for Spain’s amnesty program, political opponents vow a fight

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Madrid — There were long lines at registration points across Spain this week as application opened under a new amnesty program expected to see at least 500,000 undocumented migrants gain legal status to stay and work in the country.  The program came into effect this month, offering undocumented migrants a one-year renewable residence permit if they … Read more