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May 22, 2026 News Release

DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns

Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course

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May 20, 2026 News Release

Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate

Free Wrongfully Detained Journalists; Drop Baseless Charges Against News Outlets

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Eliminate Registration Fees; Expand School Grants; Improve Education Quality

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May 20, 2026 News Release

South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks

Stop Scapegoating Migrants; Ensure Protection Measures, Accountability

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May 19, 2026 News Release

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May 19, 2026 News Release

Norway: Court Blocks Activist’s Extradition to Greece

Rejection of Politically Motivated Prosecution a Victory for Human Rights

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May 18, 2026 News Release

Indonesia: Plan to Vet Human Rights Defenders

Proposed Human Rights Law Revisions Undermine Protections

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May 18, 2026 News Release

Myanmar: No Redress for Rohingya Muslims in Arakan Army Massacre

Hundreds Killed at Hoyyar Siri in 2024 Amid Military Indifference; Survivors Denied Return

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May 18, 2026 News Release

El Salvador: Human Rights Lawyer Still in Jail One Year on

Lift Judicial Seal; Present Evidence in Open Court; Allow Access to Counsel

Ruth López, El Salvador
May 14, 2026 News Release

US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally

Policymakers, Donors Should Rebuild Support for Rights Movement, People at Risk

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May 14, 2026 News Release

DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City

Killing, Rape, Abductions by Rwanda-Backed Armed Group in Uvira

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May 13, 2026 News Release

ICC: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case

Libyan Authorities Should Transfer Remaining Suspects to the Court

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May 13, 2026 News Release

ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers

Negotiating Governments Should Ensure Fair Pay, Safe Conditions, Social Security

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May 12, 2026 News Release

DR Congo: Increasing Repression of Critical Expression

Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members

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May 12, 2026 News Release

European Union: Surveillance Technology Sold to Rights Violators

EU Commission Needs to Strengthen Due Diligence, Transparency Rules

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