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July 26, 2019 Dispatches

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July 25, 2019 News Release

Philippines: Reject Sweeping ‘Fake News’ Bill

Proposed Law Would Excessively Restrict Online Freedom of Speech

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EU Moves Toward Agreement on Sharing Responsibility for Migrants and Refugees

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July 25, 2019 Dispatches

Insurgents in Nigeria Hold 6 Aid Workers

Attacks on Relief Agencies Worsen Humanitarian Crisis

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July 25, 2019 Dispatches

Former Hitmen Implicate Ex-Gambia Dictator

Truth Commission Hears Testimony Against Yahya Jammeh

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July 25, 2019 Dispatches

Kenya Fails to Honor Human Rights Promises to UN

New Report Highlights Key Concerns Ahead of UN Review

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July 25, 2019 UPR

Submission to UN Human Rights Commission Review of Kenya

July 25, 2019 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson

July 25, 2019 News Release

UK: Don’t Downgrade Rights

Human Rights Focus Needed for Brexit, Welfare Policies, Trade, Arms Sales

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July 25, 2019 Dispatches

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July 24, 2019 News Release

Cambodia: Drop Case Against Journalists

Bogus Espionage Charges to Silence Independent Voices

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July 24, 2019 News Release

Thailand: New Government Disregards Rights

Policy Statement Fails to Address Major Concerns

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July 24, 2019 News Release

US Senate: Oppose Nominee to UN Mission in Geneva

Andrew Bremberg’s Extreme Views on Women’s Rights Contrary to Human Rights Law

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Life Unraveling for Russian Same-Sex Couple and Their Kids

Authorities View Gay Parents as Unfit by Definition

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Côte d’Ivoire Marriage Reform a Step for Women

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A new marriage law in Côte d’Ivoire could be a step toward women having the same rights as their husbands over marital property.

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