Friday, April 24, 2015

AI Madison Group #139 Weekly Update - April 24, 2015


Greetings Everyone!
    
     Sometimes a news event, such as the tragic drownings this week, will dominate for a day or a week. Amnesty International has been following this story for years. From The Netherlands, to the United Kingdom, to Australia, Amnesty International groups have been demonstrating our concern for the drowning deaths of migrants on their way to Europe. This week we have posted several articles and petitions related to this subject. We encourage you to read these articles and follow #SOSEurope and Don't Let Them Drown. Click here to read about yesterday's EU Summit regarding this crisis. 
from Amnesty International
"Their focus needs to be on agreeing a search and rescue mission that puts human lives first! Check out our supporters who have organised last-minute protests in lots of different places to keep the pressure up: http://bit.ly/1Qon4CO." Also check out, "Saving lives in the Mediterranean must be European governments’ priority from Amnesty International, April 20, 2015.
     -Debbie, Weekly Update Editor
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