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May 20, 2019 News Release

UK: Welfare Cuts Mean Families Go Hungry

Government Policy Failings Exacerbate Food Poverty, Violate Right to Food

A volunteer at a Trussell Trust food bank prepares food parcels from their stores of donated food, toiletries and other items. London, United Kingdom.
May 18, 2019 News Release

Thailand: No Justice 9 Years After ‘Red Shirt’ Crackdown

Military Prosecutor Drops Case Against 8 Soldiers

On August 30, 2017, Phayao Akhard wears the bloody nurses gown worn by her daughter, nurse Kamolkate “Kate” Akhard, when she was killed by Thai Special Forces soldiers while tending wounded persons at the front of Wat Pathum temple on May 19, 2010, to pro
May 18, 2019 Commentary

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week

People rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court while the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra case remained pending, in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2018.
May 17, 2019 News Release

Sri Lanka: Failed Pledges Mar 10 Years Since War’s End

Without Progress on Justice, Abuses Persist

Women mourn at the graves of their relatives who died in 2009 during the last days of the war in Mullivaikkal, Sri Lanka, May 18, 2015.
May 17, 2019 News Release

Bangladesh: New Arrests Over Social Media Posts

Poet, Lawyer, Activists Jailed in Free Speech Crackdown

A Bangladeshi reads a news report that makes mention of Facebook along with other social networking service, on his mobile phone in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.
May 17, 2019 Dispatches

#LoveWins in Taiwan

Marriage Equality Law a First for Asia

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May 17, 2019 Commentary

‘Flying Ginsu’ Missile Won’t Resolve US Targeted Killing Controversy

May 17, 2019 Commentary

France Should Stop Fueling Saudi War Crimes in Yemen

Yemen apartment destroyed by airstrike.
May 17, 2019 Dispatches

Don’t Be Fooled by Azerbaijan at Europa League Football Final

Turn Spotlight on Terrible Human Rights Record

Arsenal players celebrate winning their Europa League football match semifinal against Valencia at the Camp de Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Thursday, May 9, 2019.
May 17, 2019 News Release

Angola: Abusive Arrest of Activist

Drop Case Against ‘Samussuku’ Tshikonde for Insulting President

Angolan activist Hitler “Samussuku” Tshikonde. @2018 Private
May 17, 2019 Report

Belarus: Media Under Attack as European Games Loom

Olympic Officials Should Ensure Reporters’ Safety

The office of the Belarusian news website, Tut.by. The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Belarus has ordered the detention of some Tut.by staff, along with other media workers, alleging they had unauthorized access to information owned by governm
May 17, 2019 News Release

Tunisia: End Persecution of LGBT People

Homophobia, Transphobia Dominate Government Policies

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May 16, 2019 Dispatches

Philippines ‘Drug War’ Top Cop Elected to Senate

International Criminal Court Should Investigate Ex-Police Chief

Ronald Dela Rosa talks to President Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacanang presidential palace in metro Manila, Philippines, January 19, 2017.
May 16, 2019 News Release

US: Keep Strong Controls on Payday Lending

Retain Provisions Requiring Lenders to Ensure Borrowers Can Repay

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May 16, 2019 Commentary

They Tried to Reach Europe and Were Turned Back. Now They're Trapped in Libya's Crossfires

A detainee stands outside a toilet stall in the Ain Zara detention center, Tripoli, July 5, 2018.

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