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February 3, 2020 News Release

Thailand: Charges Dropped in Activist’s Murder

Ensure Full Prosecution of Billy’s Killing

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Human Rights Watch Submits Brief to Constitutional Court

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Italy: Revoke Abusive Anti-Asylum Decrees

Draconian Migration Measures Put Lives, Rights at Risk

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Stop Censorship, Respect Freedom of Movement, Address Discrimination

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Free Anyone Detained for Peaceful Protest, Criticizing Authorities

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