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July 23, 2026 News Release

Philippines: Rights Advocates in Mining Areas Face Prosecution

Dismiss Companies’ Baseless Complaints; End Criminal Libel

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July 23, 2026 News Release

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Credibly Investigate Security Forces; Hold Abusers Accountable for Delhi Violence

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Security Threat Spurs Crackdown on Political Opposition, Civil Society, Media

Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger.
July 22, 2026 News Release

Japan: Flag Desecration Law Violates Free Speech

Promptly Repeal Legislation, Recommit to Freedom of Expression

Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Minoru Kihara, bows to members of the House of Councilors after lawmakers passed a law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, Tokyo, July 17, 2026.
July 21, 2026 News Release

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Congress Should Investigate US Role in Land, Sea Attacks

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July 20, 2026 News Release

United Nations Funding Crisis and Human Rights

New Q&A Addresses Recent Developments

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July 19, 2026 News Release

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Government Has Backtracked on Ending Security Force Abuse

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Libyan Authorities Should Surrender Other Suspects to the Court

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July 16, 2026 News Release

EU: Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations

Der niederländische Ministerpräsident Mark Rutte (links), die Präsidentin der Europäischen Kommission Ursula von der Leyen, der tunesische Präsident Kais Saied (Mitte, rechts) und die italienische Ministerpräsidentin Giorgia Meloni (rechts) im Präsidentenpalast in Karthago, Tunesien, am 16. Juli 2023.
July 16, 2026 News Release

Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics

Targeting Opposition Figures, Journalists; Violating Fundamental Rights

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July 16, 2026 News Release

Lebanon: Abolishing Death Penalty Within Reach

Parliament Will Vote on Landmark Law to End Capital Punishment

 Lawmakers at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2023.
July 15, 2026 News Release

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July 15, 2026 News Release

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Shut Center Down, Investigate Abuses

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