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February 23, 2016 News Release

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Error Demonstrates Arbitrary Nature of Crackdown

February 22, 2016 Witness

“Stay With Him Even If He Wants To Kill You”

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February 22, 2016 Dispatches

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February 22, 2016 News Release

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Over 6,000 asylum seekers, mostly women and children, are living in the crowded and makeshift Kapise camp in Malawi. At the time of a Human Rights Watch visit, the camp had no school facilities.
February 21, 2016 News Release

Ethiopia: No Let Up in Crackdown on Protests

Killings, Detention of Protesters Enter Fourth Month

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February 21, 2016 News Release

Malaysia: Stop Punishing Students for Speech

University Rules Violate Freedom of Expression and Assembly

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February 21, 2016 News Release

Oman: Prison for Online Critics

Courts Criminalize Free Speech

February 20, 2016 News Release

UAE: Egyptian Detainee Alleges ‘Brutal’ Torture

Would Have “Confessed to Coming From Mars” to Stop Abuse

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February 20, 2016 News Release

Bangladesh: Charging Editors Is Dramatic Backslide

Repeal Abusive Criminal Defamation and Sedition Laws

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February 20, 2016 Commentary

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February 19, 2016 News Release

Haiti: Move Ahead with Ex-Dictator Case

Don’t Let Political Instability Interfere With Justice

February 19, 2016 Commentary

Sri Lanka After the Tigers

Letter from Mannar

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February 19, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: Investigate Army Killings of Hospital Patients

Protect All Medical Facilities, Patients, Health Workers From Attack

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