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Laurie Hanna

@LaurieHanna

Journalist: Crisis Response @Amnesty & @AmnestyPress. Formerly @NYDailyNews & @DailyMirror. I like Cliftonville, FCUM, MUFC, NY Jets, art, music & literature ☘️

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In the face of multiplying conflicts, the world is reaping the terrifying consequences – with civilians paying the ultimate price.

Amnesty International's State of the World’s Human Rights’ report is out now 👇

amn.st/6017bjetV

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“People in the detention facilities are being subjected to systematic torture. They are dying in hundreds of preventable deaths due to inhumane conditions” - Nicolette Waldman

Read @Amnesty’s new report on detention in here ➡️ amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

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In north-east Syria, an estimated 56,000 people face mass human rights violations and inhumane conditions in detention.

Our new report documents death, torture and other violations in the aftermath of Islamic State’s defeat.

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US and UK complicit in detentions at Syrian camps where death and torture rife - new @Amnesty report

“The US government has played a central role in the creation and maintenance of this system... and must play a role in changing it' - Agnes Callamard

theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

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NEW: : Mass death, torture and violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat – @Amnesty report

'Children, women and men held in these detention camps and facilities suffer shocking cruelty and violence' - Agnes Callamard

amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

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‼️ New date: Wednesday 17 April, 10.01 BST ‼️

: Mass death, torture and other violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat - new @Amnesty report

DM me or email pressAmnesty International.org for more information

‼️ New date: Wednesday 17 April, 10.01 BST ‼️ #Syria: Mass death, torture and other violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat - new @Amnesty report DM me or email press@amnesty.org for more information
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UPDATE: please note @Amnesty has decided to postpone the press conference and publication of this report following the overnight escalation of conflict in the region.

We will update further when a new publication date has been arranged.

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'I felt like I had been reborn'

@Amnesty spoke with rescued Chibok girls, 10 years after they were kidnapped by

Next month, we'll publish a new report investigating crimes committed against kidnapped girls, and documenting their aspirations

amnesty.org/en/latest/camp…

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An estimated 33,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the last six months, and famine setting in as thousands starve

The US response?

An estimated 33,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the last six months, and famine setting in as thousands starve The US response?
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There is nowhere safe in Gaza. An immediate and sustained ceasefire by all parties is the only effective way to put an end to all this suffering and loss.

There is nowhere safe in Gaza. An immediate and sustained ceasefire by all parties is the only effective way to put an end to all this suffering and loss.
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UN resolution must pave way for enduring ceasefire to alleviate mass suffering in - @Amnesty

'Israel’s authorities must immediately halt their brutal bombing campaign in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid' - Agnes Callamard

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Humanitarian organizations have been warning of famine in Sudan for months. The international community must increase humanitarian aid to Sudan. The warring parties must also allow humanitarian access to all of Sudan and must end all attacks on humanitarian workers and facilities

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This International Women’s Day, we are thinking of every woman in Gaza in fear of her life.

Show your solidarity by joining us in calling for a ceasefire 👇 amn.st/6015XF6wL

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One of the few times I thought I might get shot while working as a reporter was covering the fallout from 's identity being revealed back in 2003/04

A very dark time in a very dirty war.

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'The situation in is desperate… The decision of the United States to deliver humanitarian aid through air drops is incomprehensible.'

@Amnesty’s Donatella Rovera explains how they are 'inefficient, insufficient, wasteful and potentially dangerous'.

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More than 30,000 people have now been killed during Israel’s unrelenting onslaught on the occupied Gaza Strip.

Take action and demand a

Sign @Amnesty’s petition here: amnesty.org/en/petition/de…

More than 30,000 people have now been killed during Israel’s unrelenting onslaught on the occupied Gaza Strip. Take action and demand a #ceasefirenow Sign @Amnesty’s petition here: amnesty.org/en/petition/de…
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'I first came with my father and grandfather... I have all of that and if the club goes, it is just going to be another memory wiped from my life.”

Good piece regarding the social value of a football club. Hope @OfficiallyDale have brighter days ahead.

theguardian.com/football/2024/…

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