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July 31, 2020 News Release

South Korea: Stop Intimidating North Korean Human Rights Groups

Political Crackdown with Targeted Reviews, Inspections Prompts Fears

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July 31, 2020 News Release

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July 31, 2020 News Release

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Onerous Rules, Harsh Penalties Add to Jail, Prison Time

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July 31, 2020 News Release

Global Call to Reject Hong Kong Security Law

Rights Groups Urge Governments to Support ‘Safe Haven,’ Sanctions

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July 31, 2020 News Release

Serbia: Release Covid-19 Data for Institutions

End to Institutional Living, Implement Right to Live in the Community

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July 30, 2020 News Release

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Jordan: Teachers’ Syndicate Closed; Leaders Arrested

Arbitrary Gag Order on Traditional and Social Media

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Malaysia: Free Outspoken Migrant Worker

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July 29, 2020 News Release

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July 29, 2020 News Release

Venezuela: Allow UN to Help Stop Covid-19 Spread

Member Countries, Donors Should Support Apolitical Aid Efforts

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Cuba: Protest Over Police Killing Suppressed

Covid-19 No Excuse for Arbitrary Detention, Communication Restrictions

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July 28, 2020 News Release

Central African Republic: ICC Sets Trial

Human Rights Watch Interviewed Militia Leader on Video in 2014

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