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October 8, 2026 News Release

US: Deportations to African Countries Not Their Own

Denied Due Process; Some Returned to Danger in Home Countries

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October 8, 2026 News Release

Bahrain: Authorities Rearrest Pardoned Detainees

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October 6, 2026 News Release

Malaysia: Press Myanmar Junta Leader to End Abuses

Halt Plans to Deport Thousands to Danger

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Accused Face Death Penalty in Misuse of Espionage Charges

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October 6, 2026 News Release

Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights

Authorities Arrest Protesters

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October 5, 2026 News Release

Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers

Draft Law Won’t Meet Commitments to EU, Others

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October 4, 2026 News Release

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No Clear Path to Redress, Accountability for Victims

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October 3, 2026 News Release

Greece: Rights Defenders on Trial

Drop Charges; End Judicial Harassment

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October 2, 2026 News Release

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End Enforced Disappearance, Reveal Journalists’ Whereabouts, Ensure Access to Lawyers

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October 2, 2026 News Release

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Disclose Legal Basis and Operational Rules, Investigate Alleged Abuses

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Victims of Repression, Stripped of Nationality, Face Uncertain Future

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October 1, 2026 News Release

Uzbekistan: Guarantee Karakalpak Lawyer’s Safety

Halt Abuse, Secure Release from Arbitrary Imprisonment

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United Arab Emirates: A Year On, Critic Remains in Detention

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September 25, 2026 News Release

US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers

Decision Compounds Fears Sparked by Administration Actions Around Midterms

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September 25, 2026 News Release

Array of Experts Back Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s ICC Sanctions Regime

Friend of the Court Filings Say Sanctions Undermine Access to Justice for Victims

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