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May 26, 2022 News Release

Tajikistan: Stop Abusing Autonomous Region Protesters

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May 24, 2022 News Release

AU: Focus on Root Causes of Conflict, Political Instability

Summit Should Address Rights Abuses by Security Forces

A government soldier walks past a group of villagers displaced by fighting in Burkina Faso’s northern Sahel region, February 3, 2020.
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Thailand: Free Detained Monarchy Reform Activists

Lengthy Pre-trial Detention in Lese Majeste Cases Unwarranted

 Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon, a Thai pro-democracy activist, has been on a hunger strike since April 20, 2022 to protest her pre-trial detention on lese majeste charges.
May 23, 2022 News Release

EU: Bolster Justice Efforts Worldwide

EU Day Against Impunity Highlights Prospects, Challenges

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May 22, 2022 News Release

Myanmar: Japan-Trained Officer Among Abusive Forces

Tokyo Should Cut Military Ties, Pressure Junta to End Atrocities

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May 20, 2022 News Release

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High Commissioner Should Address Crimes Against Humanity as Top Priority

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May 20, 2022 News Release

Somalia: US Redeployment Should Stress Civilian Protection

Minimize Civilian Harm, Ensure Justice for Abuses

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May 20, 2022 News Release

Iran: Arrests Amid Economic Protests

Attempt to Suppress Growing Social Movements

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May 19, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Boost Rights Protection in Constitution Reform

Allow time to consult; Improve Role of Rights Commissioner, Constitutional Court

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May 19, 2022 News Release

Guatemala: Attorney General’s Reappointment Threatens Rights

First Term Marked by Arbitrary Proceedings, Hampered Investigations

El presidente Alejandro Giammattei y la procuradora general de Guatemala, Consuelo Porras, posan para una foto tras la juramentación de Porras para otro mandato de cuatro años, en el Palacio Nacional en Ciudad de Guatemala, el 16 de mayo de 2022. 
May 19, 2022 News Release

Quad Leaders: Spotlight Rights, Democracy in Asia

US, Japan, India, Australia Should Address Crises Across Region

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May 19, 2022 News Release

US/South Korea: Promote Rights in North Korea

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