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August 2, 2016 Dispatches

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August 2, 2016 News Release

Philippines: Condemn Surge in Killings of Criminal Suspects

International Drug Agencies Should Seek End to Official ‘Incitement’

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Dispatches: Olympic Refugee Team Not Just Going for Gold

Refugees From Syria, South Sudan, Congo, Ethiopia Team Up to Compete in Rio

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August 2, 2016 News Release

Malaysia: New Law Gives Government Sweeping Powers

National Security Council Act Should be Repealed

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August 1, 2016 Report

Armenia: Excessive Police Force at Protest

Stun Grenades, Beatings; Protesters, Journalists Injured

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August 1, 2016 Statement

Australia – Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue

Human Rights Watch Submission

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August 1, 2016 News Release

Vietnam: Show Rights Commitment at Australia Talks

Free Political Prisoners; End Abuse of Activists

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Dispatches: Nigerian Military Used Excessive Force Against Shia Group

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August 1, 2016 News Release

Morocco: New Law Advances Domestic Workers’ Rights

Key Protections, but Significant Gaps Remain

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Sri Lanka: 10 Years Since Aid Worker Massacre

International Role Needed to Ensure Justice

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Iraq: Ban Abusive Militias from Mosul Operation

Unpunished Killings, Torture Put Civilians in Harm’s Way

Popular Mobilization Force members on the frontline with the Islamic State in al-Fatha, northeast of Baiji, Iraq on October 18, 2015.
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Afghanistan: Forces Linked to Vice President Terrorize Villagers

Prosecute Militia Members for Killings

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