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January 27, 2016 News Release

US: Missteps on Refugees Define Year

Overreactions to Those Fleeing Syria, Central America

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Singapore: Bloggers, Internet Users Increasingly Targeted

Repression of Free Speech and Assembly Undermine Credibility

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Philippines: Aquino’s Doubtful Legacy on Rights

No Real Progress on Justice for Serious Abuses

Philippines NPA Executions
January 27, 2016 News Release

Pakistan: End Clampdown on Free Speech, Dissent

Security Forces, Militants Threaten Civil Society

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Papua New Guinea: Failing to Protect Women and Girls

Violence Against Women, Corruption, and Police Abuse

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January 27, 2016 News Release

North Korea: Hold Kim Jong-Un to Account for Abuses

Horrific Human Rights Violations Continue Unchecked

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Nepal: Political Unrest Mars Progress on New Constitution

Urgent Humanitarian Crisis Looms as Year Ends

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Malaysia: Crackdown on Rights Intensifies

Activists, Political Opposition, Media Under Attack

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Indonesia: Missed Opportunities to Protect Rights

Security Force Impunity, Increased Threats to Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Bangladesh: Government Shuts Down Critics

Bloggers Forced into Hiding; Clampdowns on Expression, Political Opposition

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Burma: Election Points Path to Rights Progress

Ending Discrimination, Abusive Laws Should Top New Government Priorities

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January 27, 2016 News Release

Cambodia: New Waves of Repression

Donors Failed to Challenge Prime Minister on Rights Abuses

January 27, 2016 News Release

China: Reverse Downward Rights Spiral

Aggressive Crackdown on Expression, Religion, and Association

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Australia: Restore Credibility on Rights

Refugee Policies, New Counterterror Laws Disregard International Standards

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India: Rising Attacks on Speech, Religious Freedom

End Clampdown on Dissent, Minorities, and Civil Society Groups

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