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August 10, 2021 Dispatches

Mozambique Government Retakes Key Town from Militants

Ensure Civilian Safety, Provide Humanitarian Aid

Rwandan soldiers patrol the village of Mute, in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, on August 9, 2021.
August 10, 2021 Dispatches

Video Captures Vicious Transphobic Attack in Cameroon

Repeal Anti-Homosexuality Law, Protect LGBT People

Patricia and Shakiro, two transgender women who were convicted in May of "attempted homosexuality," record a video after their release to thank those who supported them in Douala, Cameroon, July 16, 2021.
August 8, 2021 Dispatches

A Year of Dismantling Civil Society in Belarus

Solidarity and Support Needed for Independent Belarusian Voices

A woman wearing white stands in front of riot police during a Belarusian opposition rally protesting the official presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, September 13, 2020. 
August 6, 2021 Dispatches

Ensure Justice for Zimbabwe’s Child Brides

Investigate Girl’s Murder, Protect Children from Abuse

A group of child brides at Annandale farm, Shamva, Mashonaland Central Province after participating in a community meeting on ending child marriage.
August 5, 2021 Dispatches

New EU Sanctions on Nicaraguan Officials Amid Escalating Crisis

Concerted, Global Pressure Needed to Stem Regime Abuses

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua on September 5, 2018.
August 5, 2021 Dispatches

Russia Expands Onslaught on Critics

Further Independent Voices Silenced

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August 4, 2021 Dispatches

Indian Girl’s Alleged Rape and Murder Sparks Protests

Authorities Should Address Sexual Violence, Ensure Justice

Activists hold a candlelight march protesting the alleged rape and murder of a 9-year-old Dalit girl in New Delhi, India on August 4, 2021. 
August 3, 2021 Dispatches

Indonesia Army Chief to Terminate Unscientific ‘Virginity Test’

Female Recruits Subjected to Abusive, Discriminatory Practice for Decades

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August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Belarus Athlete’s Plight Spotlights Olympic Failure

International Olympic Committee Should Adopt Human Rights Policy

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August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Intimidation, Threats Against Congolese Whistleblower

Exiled Activist Jean-Jacques Lumumba Targeted in Europe and Kinshasa

Congolese whistleblower Jean-Jacques Lumumba near Paris, France, October 2019.
August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Still No Justice for Zimbabwe’s 2018 Post-Election Violence

Implement Motlanthe Commission’s Recommendations; Investigate Security Forces

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August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at Risk During Monsoon

Crowded Camp Conditions, Lack of Permanent Shelters

Rohingya refugees repair a shelter damaged following heavy rains at the refugee camp in Kutupalong, Bangladesh on July 28, 2021.
July 30, 2021 Dispatches

New Australian Law Targets Activist Groups, Peaceful Protest

Senate Should Pass Motion Disallowing Regulation

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July 30, 2021 Dispatches

The Biden Administration Should Bolster Predatory Loan Protections

Restoring “Ability to Repay” Rule Would Help Protect Human Rights in the US

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July 30, 2021 Dispatches

Arrest of Afghan Journalists Highlights Larger Concerns

Failure to Investigate Attacks on Press Undermines Media Freedom

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