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November 20, 2019 News Release

Vietnam: Longtime Critic Facing Trial

Persecuted for Criticizing the Government on Facebook

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November 20, 2019 News Release

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First Move Toward Adopting ‘Transparency Pledge,’ Supply Chain Justice

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November 19, 2019 News Release

Myanmar: More Jail Time for Satirical Troupe

Quash Convictions, Drop Cases Against All 7 Actors

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November 19, 2019 News Release

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Protesters Killed, Journalists Threatened, Problematic Decree

A demonstrator holds a Wiphala flag in front of soldiers blocking a street in downtown La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.
November 19, 2019 News Release

CAR: Peacekeeping Mandate Renewed as Attacks Continue

With New Mandate, UN Forces Should Focus on Protection, Justice

An internally displaced camp for Peuhl in Sibut, Kemo province, Central African Republic, where survivors of the Amo attack were living in October 2019.
November 19, 2019 News Release

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Call for Treatment, Access to Independent Monitors

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November 19, 2019 News Release

Iran: Security Forces Violently Crack Down on Protesters

Protesters Shot Dead and Injured; Widespread Internet Shutdown

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November 18, 2019 News Release

US: Approve Bill to Curb Money Laundering

Requires Companies to Disclose True Ownership

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November 18, 2019 News Release

New Effort to Curb Explosive Weapons

A Call for International Action to Protect Civilians in Conflicts

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November 17, 2019 News Release

Sudan: Justice Needed for Protester Killings

Hold Leaders Responsible; Seek Expert Assistance

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November 17, 2019 News Release

Uganda: Stop Police Harassment of LGBT People

Drop Charges Against Dozens Detained in Recent Roundups

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November 16, 2019 News Release

Laos: Democracy Activists Arrested

Free All Wrongfully Detained; Permit Peaceful Rally

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November 15, 2019 News Release

Russia: Criminal Charges for Gay-Friendly Chat Show

Man Who Answered Children’s Questions on YouTube Threatened

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Lebanon: Defamation Laws Used to Silence Critics

Thousands Investigated for Defamation after Previous Protests

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November 15, 2019 News Release

Nigeria: Despite Court Order, Activist Still Held

Free Omoleye Sowore; Allow Peaceful Protests

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