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March 4, 2026 News Release

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Global Justice Project Working for Accountability for Civil War Crimes

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Military Should Stop Supporting Abusive M23 Armed Group

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Lebanon/Israel: Civilians at Grave Risk of Abuse

Parties to the Conflict Should Abide by the Laws of War

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March 1, 2026 News Release

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Abusive Processing Regime Costs Millions Per Person Each Year

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February 26, 2026 News Release

Pakistan: Quash Longstanding Blasphemy Case

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Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims

Open Letter to Lebanon’s Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

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February 24, 2026 News Release

Angola: Reject Bill to Restrict Civil Society

Revise Draft Law to Conform with International Legal Standards

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February 24, 2026 News Release

Israel: Aid Groups Barred From Gaza, West Bank

Rescind Registration Requirements, Fulfill Promise of Unfettered Access

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February 24, 2026 News Release

South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack

Enact New Protection Law; Ensure Accountability

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February 24, 2026 News Release

Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice

UN Should Support Victims’ Appeal, Reparations

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February 23, 2026 News Release

Thailand: Free Speech Activists Get 32-Month Sentences

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February 23, 2026 News Release

Northeast Syria: Camp Closures Leave Thousands Stranded

Many Countries Refuse to Repatriate Their Citizens

Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp in the desert region of al-Hasakah Province, Syria, on January 21, 2026, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces the previous day.
February 20, 2026 News Release

North Korea: Party Congress Set to Bolster Repression

Tightened Control over Youth, Information; Widespread Forced Labor

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