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May 9, 2018 News Release

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New Philippine Prison Chief Threatens Killings of Jailed ‘Drug Lords’

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Time to Seek Hard Commitments on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record

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UN Security Council: Refer Myanmar to ICC

Stand Up for Rohingya Victims of Crimes Against Humanity

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