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U.S. Must Go Beyond Resettlement Goals and Welcome More Syrian Refugees

After reports that the United States will meet its goal of taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees, Amnesty International USA issued the following statement:

"Thousands of families from Syria have found safety on our shores, and that is a wonderful thing. But so many are still trapped in horrific conditions in refugee camps or war zones," said Tarah Demant, senior director with Amnesty International USA. "The U.S. must do more to uphold its responsibility to do all it can to protect those fleeing human rights abuses."

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After reports that the United States will meet its goal of taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees, Amnesty International USA issued the following statement:

"Thousands of families from Syria have found safety on our shores, and that is a wonderful thing. But so many are still trapped in horrific conditions in refugee camps or war zones," said Tarah Demant, senior director with Amnesty International USA. "The U.S. must do more to uphold its responsibility to do all it can to protect those fleeing human rights abuses."

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity. We have more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions and we coordinate this support to act for justice on a wide range of issues.