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In Russia, the 'Share' button can lead to jail; Dialogue on North Korea's abuses is increasing - and so is talk of action; and a victory for justice in London - these were among the most popular posts to Dispatches, our daily forum for breaking human rights news and commentary. You can find all our Dispatches here.
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Tanya Cooper
These days in Russia anti-government critics would do well to know that the authorities scrutinize their every word and action waiting for a chance to pick from an array of vague laws to pursue charges that can silence the criticism... |
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Param-Preet Singh
“Rule #1 in the camp: you should never ask why you were there. Many of those who asked were publicly executed.”... |
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Izza Leghtas
A court ruling in London yesterday marked a rare victory in the search for justice for torture and other abuses by the UK, US, and allies in the years after the attacks of September 11, 2001... |
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Tiseke Kasambala
Angola’s government claims that it respects free speech and the right to protest – and it went on the record as such during last week’s United Nations review of its human rights record. But the reality on the ground couldn’t be more different... |
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Adam Coogle
On November 3, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group of Shia men in the village of al-Dalwa, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, killing at least seven and wounding dozens... |