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February 27, 2023 Dispatches

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Military Greenlights Abuses; Denies Fair Trial Rights

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UK Court Ruling a Step in the Right Direction

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February 24, 2023 Dispatches

Prominence of Central Asian Countries on The Human Rights Council Is an Opportunity for Change

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Should Improve Rights Home and Abroad

Delegates sit at the opening of the 41th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 24, 2019.
February 24, 2023 Dispatches

Japan to ‘Appropriately Handle’ Project Benefiting Myanmar’s Military

Prime Minister Should Fulfill Pledge by Stopping Payments, Imposing Sanctions

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Shamima Begum Ruling a Dark Stain on the UK Justice System

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University Cuts Ties with Organization that Criticized Decision

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February 21, 2023 Dispatches

Australia Should Ban New Coal, Oil, and Gas Projects

Uphold International Human Rights Obligations in Addressing Climate Crisis

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Food Crisis in Rohingya Refugee Camps in Bangladesh

Funding Shortfall Means Food Aid Will be Slashed by Nearly 20 Percent

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Hardship in Nagorno-Karabakh as Lifeline Road Remains Blocked

Authorities Should Restore Free Movement of People and Essential Goods

Azerbaijanis protesting on the Lachin road, opposite Russian peacekeeping forces, in Nagorno Karabakh, leading to the closure of the road since December 12, 2022.
February 21, 2023 Dispatches

Zimbabwe’s President Shouldn’t Sign Repressive NGO Bill

Freedom of Association Vital for Credibility of Upcoming Elections

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Authorities Should Reveal Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak's Wellbeing and Whereabouts

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