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Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbaev (C) listens to police officers in Zhanaozen on December 22, 2011.

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Kazakhstan/Germany: Make Rights Key to Good Relations

Feb 6, 2012

German Chancellor Angela Merkel should raise urgent human rights concerns with the Kazakhstan government during talks with President Nursultan Nazarbaev on February 8, 2012.

Iran: Arrest Sweeps Target Arab Minority

Feb 7, 2012
Egypt: Rights Activists at Risk of Prison

Feb 5, 2012
Kuwait: Promises, Mostly Unfulfilled, on Citizenship

Feb 5, 2012
Israel: End Restrictions on Palestinian Residency

Feb 5, 2012
UN: Russia, China Vetoes Betray Syrian People

Feb 4, 2012
Colombia: Investigate Bomb Attacks in Southwest

Feb 3, 2012
Syria: Stop Torture of Children

Feb 3, 2012
Libya: Diplomat Dies in Militia Custody

Feb 2, 2012

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