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April 16, 2025

Tunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent

The Tunisian government has turned arbitrary detention into a cornerstone of its repressive policy, aimed at depriving people of their civil and political rights.

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April 15, 2025 | Commentary

World Leaders Need to Help End Atrocities in Sudan

As the UK convenes an international gathering on Sudan today, the stakes couldn’t be higher for civilians there. It is essential for the conference to deliver concrete actions designed to stop unfolding atrocities in Darfur and rally high-level support for protecting civilians.

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