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April 23, 2021 News Release

Mexico: Reform Marijuana Policy

Congress Should Amend and Pass Bill Ending Prohibition

Young people consumed marijuana and demonstrated at the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City on the occasion of Weed Day, April 20, 2021.
April 23, 2021 News Release

Cameroon: Ensure Credible Inquiry on Covid-19 Funds

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April 22, 2021 News Release

Dominican Republic: End Total Abortion Ban

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April 22, 2021 News Release

Russia: Arbitrary Detentions at Pro-Navalny Protests

Less Police Violence, But Intimidation, Advanced Roundups

A woman argues with a police officer during a protest in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Ulan-Ude, Russia, April 21, 2021.
April 22, 2021 News Release

Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Flawed Trial of Journalists, Activists

Appeals Court Should Consider Flagrant Irregularities

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Russia: Arbitrary Detentions at Pro-Navalny Protests

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April 21, 2021 News Release

ASEAN: Withdraw Invite to Myanmar Junta Leader

Southeast Asian Leaders Should Press for Return to Democratic Rule

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April 20, 2021 News Release

Chad: Déby Leaves Legacy of Abuse

AU Should Deploy Crisis Team to Ensure Civilian Protection, Rule of Law

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April 20, 2021 News Release

Thailand: Free Unjustly Detained Democracy Activists

Pretrial Detention in Lese Majeste Cases Unwarranted

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April 19, 2021 News Release

China: Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang

Mass Detention, Torture, Cultural Persecution of Uyghurs, Other Turkic Muslims

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April 19, 2021 News Release

Russia: Ban Sought on Groups Linked to Navalny

End Unfounded Persecution, Lawsuit Against Kremlin’s Critics

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April 19, 2021 News Release

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April 19, 2021 News Release

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April 16, 2021 News Release

Afghanistan: US Should Prioritize Rights, Civilian Protection

Boost Aid for Civil Society, Education, Health, Media

President Joe Biden speaks from the Treaty Room in the White House on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, about the withdrawal of the remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. 
April 16, 2021 News Release

Egypt: Restrictions on Civic Work Underscored

Implementing Regulations Stifle Independent Work

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