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Amnesty's Callamard Urges Europe to Defy Trump's Aggression

1/20/2026

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Agnes Callamard, secretary-general of Amnesty International, told Davos, Switzerland, on January 19, 2026, that European nations must resist U.S. President Donald Trump and his aggressive tactics.
She criticized European leaders for appeasing Trump, especially his threats to seize Greenland, saying it would undermine the post-World War II rules-based order.
Callamard warned that failing to resist could trigger global chaos and urged Europe to uphold humanity and the rule of law.

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Agnes Callamard, secretary-general of Amnesty International, told Davos, Switzerland, on January 19, 2026, that European nations must resist U.S. President Donald Trump and his aggressive tactics.
She criticized European leaders for appeasing Trump, especially his threats to seize Greenland, saying it would undermine the post-World War II rules-based order.
Callamard warned that failing to resist could trigger global chaos and urged Europe to uphold humanity and the rule of law.