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April 13, 2018 Commentary

“Burundi’s National Human Rights Commission’s Critical Work Has Ended”

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April 13, 2018 News Release

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Establish Investigative Body on Chemical Weapons Attacks

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April 13, 2018 Commentary

The Congolese Government Is at War with Its People

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April 13, 2018 News Release

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Mozambique: Growing Fear Among Activists

Authorities Fail to Seriously Investigate Apparent Political Attacks

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April 13, 2018 News Release

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Victory for LGBT Rights Activists

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April 12, 2018 Letter

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What US Generals Get Wrong About Afghanistan

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Closing Nalufenya Will Not End Torture in Uganda

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