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Pyone Cho, an activist of the 88 Generation Students Group, center, was released from prison on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

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Burma: Political Prisoners Released

Jan 13, 2012

The release of key political prisoners on January 13, 2012 is a crucial development in promoting respect for human rights in Burma, but all remaining political prisoners should be freed immediately and unconditionally.

Kuwait: End Police Abuses Against Transgender Women

Jan 15, 2012
Spain: Garzón Trial Threatens Human Rights

Jan 13, 2012
Bahrain: Rights Activist Attacked

Jan 13, 2012
Kuwait: Don’t Deny Right to Freedom of Expression

Jan 13, 2012
Equatorial Guinea: Soccer Co-Host Violates Rights

Jan 13, 2012
Kenya: Security Forces Abusing Civilians Near Somalia Border

Jan 12, 2012
Senegal: Stop stalling with Habré extradition

Jan 12, 2012
Syria: Army Shoots Protesters Attempting to Reach Observers

Jan 11, 2012

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