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January 22, 2021 News Release

Russia: Crackdown Ahead of Pro-Navalny Protests

Detention, Intimidation Violate Rights and Abuse Covid-19 Measures

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January 22, 2021 News Release

Denmark/Bahrain: Free Imprisoned Rights Defender

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January 21, 2021 News Release

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Human Rights Review of St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis

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January 21, 2021 News Release

Malaysia: Urgently Revise Emergency Ordinance

Immunity, Police Powers for Military Raise Risk of Abuse

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January 21, 2021 News Release

EU Parliament Vote Critical to Hold Companies to Account

Proposed Law Could Help Address Human Rights Harms, Climate Change

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January 21, 2021 News Release

Mali/France: Investigate French Airstrike Killing 19

Credible, Impartial Inquiry Needed into Alleged Civilian Deaths

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January 21, 2021 News Release

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Migrants Left in the Cold

Long-Term Housing, Care Urgently Needed

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January 21, 2021 News Release

Uganda: Elections Marred by Violence

Investigate Security Force Conduct; End Repression; Ensure Justice

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January 20, 2021 News Release

Australia: Address Abuses Raised at UN Review

Countries Criticize Failures on Refugees, Children, Indigenous Rights

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January 19, 2021 News Release

Lebanon: Dire Conditions for Syrian Refugees in Border Town

Two Winters Since Homes Dismantled, Many Refugees in Arsal Unprotected

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January 18, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Covid-19 Forced Cremation of Muslims Discriminatory

Baseless Public Health Claims Smokescreen for Persecuting Minority

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January 17, 2021 News Release

Israel: Provide Vaccines to Occupied Palestinians

Over 4.5 Million in West Bank, Gaza Excluded From Vaccination Push

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Ramat Gan, Israel on January 9, 2021.
January 14, 2021 News Release

18th Annual Toronto Human Rights Watch Film Festival

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January 13, 2021 News Release

Pakistan: Worsening Crackdown on Dissent

Minorities, Women Face Increased Risks

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January 13, 2021 News Release

Maldives: Pandemic Response Exposes Inequities, Abuse

Government Failed to Protect Rights Groups, Migrant Workers

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