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November 17, 2019 News Release

Sudan: Justice Needed for Protester Killings

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November 17, 2019 Interview

Interview: Will Sudan’s New Dawn Bring a Chance for Justice?

Leaders Should Prioritize Justice for Protester Killings

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November 17, 2019 News Release

Uganda: Stop Police Harassment of LGBT People

Drop Charges Against Dozens Detained in Recent Roundups

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November 17, 2019 Commentary

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November 16, 2019 News Release

Laos: Democracy Activists Arrested

Free All Wrongfully Detained; Permit Peaceful Rally

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Authorities Should Ensure Citizens’ Right to Peaceful Protests

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November 15, 2019 News Release

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Free Omoleye Sowore; Allow Peaceful Protests

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November 14, 2019 Dispatches

Smarter Responses Needed for Online Abuse in South Korea

Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images Linked with Suicide

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November 14, 2019 News Release

Nepal: New NGO Law Should Protect Rights

Government’s Recent Moves Have Restricted Activists

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November 14, 2019 News Release

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Music Teacher Shared Protest Images; Voiced Support for Political Prisoners

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