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The Deafening Silence on China's Human Rights Abuses

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, China on January 9, 2018.
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Trump Administration Threatens ‘Sanctuary Cities’

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February 2, 2018 Letter

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‘You’ve Been Warned’ – Protesting in Russia

Police Use Social Media to Track Potential Protesters in One Russian City

Police presence at the peaceful “Voter’s Strike” rally in Tula, Russia on January 28, 2018. At time of photo, approximately 25 people were participating, although the rally had not been given official permission from authorities.
February 1, 2018 News Release

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Independent Investigation Needed to Clarify Death Toll, Promote Accountability

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Reversing Government Policy Failures on HIV/AIDS

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February 1, 2018 News Release

Peru: Revoke Fujimori Pardon

Human Rights Watch Submits Brief to Rights Court

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February 1, 2018 Amicus Briefing

Human Rights Watch amicus curiae on Fujimori’s release

February 1, 2018 News Release

Turkey: Amnesty Chair Detained Again

Court Reverses Decision to Release Taner Kılıç

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February 1, 2018 Dispatches

Tunisian Police Shut Down Dissent

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February 1, 2018 Commentary

Hong Kong’s Great Leap Backward on Political Rights

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Polish Crackdown Ahead of Climate Talks

Bill Will Limit Protests During COP24 Summit

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