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December 23, 2019 News Release

India: Deadly Force Used Against Protesters

Police Target Anti-Citizenship Law Demonstrators

Indians, in large numbers, have been peacefully protesting  against a new citizenship law that they believe threatens India's secular identity. Bangalore, India, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
December 23, 2019 News Release

Jordan: Insufficient Disability Rights Funding

Revise Budget to Ensure Adequate Funds

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December 23, 2019 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Drop Charges Against Saudi-US Doctor

Trump Administration Should Speak Out on Walid Fitaihi’s Case

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December 22, 2019 News Release

Cambodia: Drop Charges Against Journalists

Trial of 2 Ex-Cambodia Daily Reporters Part of Broader Media Crackdown

The first issue of The Cambodia Daily is seen at the newspaper's office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on the day of the newspaper's forced shut down, September 3, 2017.
December 20, 2019 News Release

US: Extend Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

Protect Yemenis from Return to War, Humanitarian Crisis

People participate in a Yemeni protest against President Donald Trump's travel ban in New York City, US, Feb. 2, 2017.
December 19, 2019 News Release

Ethiopia: Bill Threatens Free Expression

Revise Draft Law on Hate Speech, Disinformation

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December 19, 2019 News Release

Egypt: Jailed Activist’s Life May Be at Risk

Relatives Say Aisha al-Shater Abused, Denied Sufficient Health Care

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December 18, 2019 News Release

Philippines: 80 Massacre Suspects Remain At Large

Manila Court to Issue Verdicts in 2009 Maguindanao Killings

People commemorate the 10th anniversary of the gruesome Ampatuan Massacre in Manila, Philippines on November 23, 2019.
December 18, 2019 News Release

Surge in Garment Industry Transparency

Laws Needed to Ensure Companies Adopt Human Rights Practices

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December 17, 2019 News Release

Thailand: End Crackdown on Future Forward Party

Drop Politically Motivated Charges on Peaceful Assembly

Thailand's Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit gestures as he talks to his supporters during rally in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, December 14, 2019.
December 17, 2019 News Release

South Korea: Stand Up for Human Rights

Don’t Disengage from Human Rights in North Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a joint press statement briefing at the First Mekong-Republic of Korea Summit in Busan, South Korea, Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
December 17, 2019 News Release

Israel/West Bank: Grant Palestinians Equal Rights

52 Years into Occupation, Rights Suspension Unlawful, Unjustifiable

Palestinian activists wait to board an Israeli bus that connects an Israeli settlement in the West Bank to occupied East Jerusalem, to protest discriminatory movement restrictions, on November 15, 2011.
December 16, 2019 News Release

Uzbekistan: Parliamentary Elections and Human Rights

Questions and Answers On Human Rights As Uzbeks Go To The Polls

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December 16, 2019 News Release

India: Show Restraint at Demonstrations

Possible Excessive Use of Police Force Against Citizenship Law Protesters

A man is arrested during a protest against the new citizenship law in Gauhati, India, December 16, 2019.
December 16, 2019 News Release

Senegal: Failure to End Abuses in Quranic Schools

Roadmap for Reform Seeks Bold Action to Protect Talibé Children

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