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February 5, 2021 News Release

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Fines, Smear Campaigns, Potential Blocking for Noncompliance

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February 4, 2021 News Release

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Set a Prompt, Credible, Transparent Investigation

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February 4, 2021 News Release

Angola: Security Forces Kill Protesters in Lunda Norte Province

Independent, Thorough Investigation Needed

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February 3, 2021 News Release

Australia: Freeze Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

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February 3, 2021 News Release

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February 3, 2021 News Release

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February 2, 2021 News Release

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Drop Cases, Protect Media Freedom

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February 1, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: Military Coup Kills Fragile Democracy

Governments Should Press for Release of Detainees, Return to Civilian Rule

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February 1, 2021 News Release

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February 1, 2021 News Release

UN: Countries Call Out Rwanda’s Rights Record

Follow Up Universal Periodic Review with Concrete Action

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January 31, 2021 News Release

Russia: Police Double Down on Detaining Protesters

Mass Arbitrary Arrests, Police Brutality, Prosecutions

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January 29, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: UN Rights Chief Decries Mounting Abuses

Report Highlights Need for Strong Human Rights Council Resolution

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