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January 17, 2020 News Release

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January 16, 2020 Dispatches

EU Parliament Calls for Release of Burundi Journalists

Ongoing Crackdown Undermines Credibility of Upcoming Elections, Say MEPs

From left to right: Térence Mpozenzi, Agnès Ndirubusa, Christine Kamikazi, Egide Harerimana, and Adolphe Masabarakiza.
January 16, 2020 Dispatches

Russia’s Bid to Block UN Financing for Syria Probe Defeated

General Assembly Fully Funds Investigation into Serious Crimes

People walk past destruction from government airstrikes in the town of Ariha, in Idlib province, Syria, January 15, 2020.
January 15, 2020 Commentary

Don’t Roll Back Progress on Bail

This is about basic freedom; the supposed risk to public safety is greatly exaggerated

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January 15, 2020 Commentary

One Year of Ruinous Anti-Rights Policies in Brazil

O presidente Jair Bolsonaro chega ao Ministério da Defesa, janeiro de 2020.
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The Year in Disability Rights

Despite Progress in 2019, People with Disabilities Are Too Often Marginalized, Abused

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January 15, 2020 Commentary

MEPs: Don't waste your chance to change Vietnam

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January 15, 2020 Dispatches

Djotodia Returns to the Central African Republic

Former President’s Time Marked by Anarchy, Misrule, and Abuse

Former Central African Republic president Michel Djotodia (C) is received in Bangui on January 10, 2020 by political supporters.
January 14, 2020 News Release

Southern Africa: Weak Rights Protections

Leaders Should Promote Human Rights Across Region

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January 14, 2020 News Release

Yemen: Wartime Abuses Face Global Spotlight

Still No Protections, Justice, for Civilians at Risk

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January 14, 2020 News Release

UAE: Dangerous Disregard for Rule of Law

Arbitrary Detention, Flawed Trials, Detainee Abuse

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January 14, 2020 News Release

Tunisia: Repressive Laws Cloud Rights Gains

Lack of a Constitutional Court Hinders Rights

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January 14, 2020 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Unrelenting Repression

Positive Reforms for Women Tainted by Ongoing Arrests of Activists, Dissidents

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