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September 29, 2021 News Release

Belarus: Authorities Target Top Human Rights Group

Justice Ministry Suing to Liquidate Belarusian Helsinki Committee

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September 29, 2021 News Release

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September 27, 2021 News Release

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Sport & Rights Alliance Calls for Protection, Remedy, Governance Reform

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September 27, 2021 News Release

Russia: Three Human Rights Groups Penalized

End Crackdown on Independent Voices

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September 26, 2021 News Release

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Efficient, Fair Trial Should Hold 2009 Stadium Abusers Accountable

September 22, 2021 News Release

UN: Covid-19 Summit at UN Falls Short

Sharing Knowledge, Technology Critical to Curb Virus

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September 22, 2021 News Release

Cameroon: Repression Marks Crackdown Anniversary

Release Political Prisoners; Respect Right to Peaceful Assembly

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September 22, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Rights Abuses Jeopardize EU Trade Benefits

European Union Should Be Clear That Systemic Violations, Impunity Have Consequences

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September 21, 2021 News Release

US: Treatment of Haitian Migrants Discriminatory

Chased by Border Agents on Horseback; Returned to Danger in Haiti

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September 21, 2021 News Release

Kenya: Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Lack Help

Effective Law Enforcement, Access to Shelter, Financial Support Are Critical

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September 21, 2021 News Release

UN Human Rights Council: Renew Libya Fact-Finding Mission’s Mandate

Mandate Renewal Key to Accountability for Past and Ongoing Violations in Libya

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September 20, 2021 News Release

Rwanda: Paul Rusesabagina Convicted in Flawed Trial

Due Process and Fair Trial Violations Undermine Verdict

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September 17, 2021 News Release

India: Government Raids Targeting Critics

Stop Harassment of Activists, Journalists, Peaceful Protesters

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September 17, 2021 News Release

Belarus: Free Human Rights Defenders

End Attacks Against the Viasna Human Rights Group

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