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Fighters for the Seleka rebel alliance stand guard in front of the presidential palace in Bangui, Central African Republic on March, 25 2013.

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Central African Republic: Rampant Abuses After Coup

May 10, 2013

Members of the Seleka rebel coalition, which ousted President François Bozizé of the Central African Republic on March 24, 2013, have committed grave violations against civilians, including pillage, summary executions, rape, and torture.

Burma: China-Led Oil, Gas Projects Spark Arrests

May 11, 2013
Saudi Arabia: Cleric who Backed Protests on Trial for His Life

May 10, 2013
Turkmenistan: Journalist Arrested

May 10, 2013
Bangladesh: Independent Body Should Investigate Protest Deaths

May 10, 2013
Guatemala: Rios Montt Convicted of Genocide

May 10, 2013
Vietnam: Stop Blocking ‘Human Rights Picnics’

May 10, 2013
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May 10, 2013
Senegal: Chadian Blogger Expelled

May 10, 2013

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