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Ensure Aid Access; Investigate Movement Restrictions in Cabo Delgado Province

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Suspend International Assistance to Abusive Law Enforcement Agencies

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The Chinese Government’s Human Rights Record is Abysmal

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New EU Sanctions on Nicaraguan Officials Amid Escalating Crisis

Concerted, Global Pressure Needed to Stem Regime Abuses

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Russia Expands Onslaught on Critics

Further Independent Voices Silenced

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South Sudan: African Union Disappoints on Justice

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Fragile Gains Made Since 2001 Should Be Expanded, Protected

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Taliban Gains Further Risk Crucial Legal Protections

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Six Months After Coup, the World has Failed the People of Myanmar

Brave activists in Myanmar are still resisting the coup -- at great cost. An international campaign to ban arms sales and target gas sales could help.

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