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Police beat protesters during a May 6, 2012 protest.

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Russia: Investigate Police Use of Force Against Peaceful Protesters

May 8, 2012

Russian authorities should promptly and effectively investigate reports of excessive use of force against protesters and arbitrary detentions during and following a protest on May 6, 2012.

Equatorial Guinea: Opposition Figure Wrongly Convicted

May 7, 2012
Egypt: New Law Keeps Military Trials of Civilians

May 7, 2012
Yemen: Detained, Tortured, and Disappeared

May 7, 2012
Nigeria: Show Commitment on Child Lead Poisoning

May 6, 2012
Kuwait: Court Victory for Women’s Rights

May 6, 2012
Libya: Revoke Draconian New Law

May 5, 2012
Iran: Free Students Jailed for Speaking Out

May 5, 2012
Russia: Reform Domestic Laws on Disability Rights

May 4, 2012

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