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May 29, 2020 News Release

Senegal/Chad: No Reparations for Ex-Dictator’s Victims

Four Years After Hissène Habré’s Conviction, African Union and Chad Fail Victims

Habre's victims, their lawyers and supporters demonstrate for reparations
May 28, 2020 News Release

Myanmar: Hundreds Jailed for Covid-19 Violations

Prison Time for Breaking Curfew, Quarantine Is Excessive and Unsafe

Pastor David Lah leaves court after an appearance on charges filed against him for holding religious services in April, Yangon, Myanmar, May 20, 2020.
May 27, 2020 News Release

Thailand: State of Emergency Extension Unjustified

Stop Using Covid-19 Measures as Pretext to Violate Rights

Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-Ocha delivers a televised speech in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2020. 
May 27, 2020 News Release

Philippines: Lasting Harm to Children from ‘Drug War’

UN Human Rights Council Should Promote Justice for Killings

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May 27, 2020 News Release

Covid-19 Prisoner Releases Too Few, Too Slow

Known releases approximately 5% of global prison population

Inmates sitting in an overcrowded jail in Manila, Philippines, February 2019.
May 26, 2020 News Release

Myanmar: Imagery Shows 200 Buildings Burned

Independent Inquiry Needed in Embattled Rakhine State

Satellite imagery recorded on May 23, 2020, shows approximately 70 percent of Let Kar village destroyed by fire. Damage analysis by Human Rights Watch.  Satellite imagery © 2020 Planet Labs
May 26, 2020 News Release

WHO Should Intervene to End Internet Shutdowns amid Pandemic

Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan Should Allow Free Flow of Information

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May 26, 2020 News Release

Burkina Faso: Armed Islamists Attack Education

Devastating Toll on Teachers, Students, and Schools

Young students in a classroom
May 25, 2020 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Free Adult Children of Ex-Official

Relatives May Be Detained to Coerce His Return

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May 22, 2020 News Release

Belarus: Activists, Journalists Jailed as Election Looms

Authorities Arbitrarily Detain Peaceful Critics, Endangering Health

A nearly empty Oktyabrskaya Street in Minsk, Belarus amid coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic precautions on April 05, 2020.
May 22, 2020 News Release

Malta: Disembark Rescued People

End Arbitrary Detention on Tourist Ferry Boats

The Europa II, a tourist ferry sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour, Valletta, Malta.
May 22, 2020 News Release

US: Don’t Sell Attack Helicopters to Philippines

Deals Would Reward Past Abuses, Lack of Accountability

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May 22, 2020 News Release

Hong Kong: Beijing Threatens Draconian Security Law

Governments Should Act Against Harm to Basic Rights

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May 22, 2020 News Release

Haiti: Soccer Chief Accused of Sexual Assault

FIFA Should Suspend Football Federation President

Women hold up signs demanding justice during the hearing of the president of the Fédération Haïtienne De Football (FHF), Yves Jean-Bart, regarding allegations that he abused female athletes at the country's national training center, outside the courthouse in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, Thursday, May 14, 2020.
May 22, 2020 News Release

Yemen: Displaced at Heightened Covid-19 Risk

Over 500,000 Vulnerable in Renewed Fighting in North

A displaced family in their tent in al-Sowida camp for internally displaced people in Marib governorate, north Yemen, February 2020.

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