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October 26, 2021 News Release

Cambodia: Vaccine Mandates Raise Rights Concerns

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Sudan: Military Takeover Threatens Rights

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October 22, 2021 News Release

Mali: Alleged ‘Disappearances,’ Executions by Security Forces

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October 22, 2021 News Release

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Attack on the Human Rights Movement

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October 22, 2021 News Release

Afghanistan: Taliban Forcibly Evict Minority Shia

Hazaras, Former Civil Servants Targets of Collective Punishment, Land-Grabbing

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US Records Show Physical, Sexual Abuse at Border

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October 21, 2021 News Release

Germany: Include Trans People in Coalition Agreement

Existing Gender Recognition Procedure Violates Human Rights

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UN Agencies, Governments Should Improve Assistance to Afghans at Risk

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October 20, 2021 News Release

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Germany: Put Rights at Center of Coalition Talks

Human Rights Watch Writes Letter to Parties

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Syria: Returning Refugees Face Grave Abuse

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October 19, 2021 News Release

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Space for Dissent Closes

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