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The atrocities during the last few months alone are almost too many to count. Why are the children of Aleppo suffering? Because of war crimes... Uganda Should Investigate Killings in Rwenzori Region
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United States Hate crimes are spiking and elected leaders are rejecting basic standards of human rights. It is the darkest decline in global values we’ve seen in our 38 years standing up for human rights. Be more than a bystander. Be ready to report. #CallitOut Europe/Central Asia Harsh Winter Ahead in Eastern UkraineIn seemingly peaceful Donetsk city, we witnessed the sheer fear to talk about abuses by the local security services, which operate outside of the rule of law and enjoy complete impunity... Middle East/North Africa War Crimes in Month of Bombing Aleppo
“History will judge harshly those that fail to step up."
