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December 3, 2024

Canada: Abuse, Bias Against Immigration Detainees with Disabilities

Canada’s immigration detention system routinely discriminates against people with disabilities, including through widespread violations of their legal capacity rights.

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India: Police Raid Rights Group in Delhi

Indian police in Delhi on November 29, 2024 carried out a politically motivated raid on the offices of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR).

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