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June 8, 2020 News Release

Africa: Covid-19 Exposes Healthcare Shortfalls

Prioritize Investment to Improve Access to Care for All

Healthcare workers treating Covid-19 patients in Tanzania wear personal protective equipment used to protect against the transmission of the disease. The spread of Covid-19 has revealed the harmful impacts of insufficient healthcare investment by African governments, including inadequate supplies of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
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Enact Legislation Protecting Those Most At Risk

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Arbitrary Detention Threatens Free Expression

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Cambodia: Thai Activist Abducted in Phnom Penh

Urgently Locate Wanchalearm Satsaksit

Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a prominent Thai pro-democracy activist living in exile in Cambodia, was abducted in Phnom Penh on June 4, 2020.
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World Food Program Should be Allowed In

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US: Stop Using Untrained, Abusive Agencies at Protests

Immigration, Border Control Have History of Abuse, Lack Accountability

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conduct a targeted enforcement operation in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. on February 9, 2017.
June 5, 2020 News Release

Philippines: New Anti-Terrorism Act Endangers Rights

Special Council Would Usurp Court Powers

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June 4, 2020 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Rights Defender Under House Arrest

Cancel House Arrest; Investigate Complaint; Withdraw Proposal Designed to Stifle Activism

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June 4, 2020 News Release

Mexico: Families Abuse, Neglect People with Disabilities

Ensure Protection, Access to Justice, Independent Living

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June 4, 2020 News Release

US: Suspend Deportations During Pandemic

Forced Returns Risk Further Global Spread of Virus

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June 4, 2020 News Release

US: Egypt’s Ex-Prime Minister Sued for Alleged Torture

Activist Seeks Damages Linked to Rab’a Protest

Human rights activist Mohamed Soltan, an American citizen now living in Virginia, is suing former Egyptian prime minister Hazem el-Bablawi. 
June 3, 2020 News Release

Libya: Landmines Left After Armed Group Withdraws

Victim-Activated Explosive Devices Endanger Human Lives

Fighting since April 2019 resulted in considerable damage to residential areas in the surroundings of Tripoli Airport, shown here on June 2, 2020.
June 3, 2020 News Release

Malawi: Ensure Free, Fair, Safe Elections

Safeguard Citizens Against Violence During Presidential Rerun Vote

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June 2, 2020 News Release

Sudan: Justice for June 3 Crackdown Delayed

Ensure Transparent Investigations, Focus on Highest Levels

Smoke rises behind barricades laid by protesters in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

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