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April 25, 2019 News Release

Libya: Detained Migrants at Risk in Tripoli Clashes

Release and Evacuate Them to Safety

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April 25, 2019 News Release

India: Sexual Harassment Case Against SC Chief Justice

High-Level Independent Inquiry Needed

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April 25, 2019 News Release

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April 24, 2019 News Release

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Syrian Disability Rights Activist Urges Stronger, Inclusive Humanitarian Action

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April 24, 2019 News Release

Central African Republic: Don’t Reward Warlords

Militia Leaders Should Face Justice Instead

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Saudi Arabia: Mass Execution of 37 Men

Most from Shia Community, Convicted in Unfair Trials

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April 24, 2019 News Release

Russia: Reject Internet Control Bill

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April 24, 2019 News Release

Egypt: African Rights Session Amid Dire Abuses

Commission Should Loudly Sound the Alarm

The 64th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), the African Union’s top rights body, will take place from April 24 to May 14 in Sharm al-Sheikh. (c) 2019 Private.
April 23, 2019 News Release

Clothing Brands’ Business Practices Fuel Factory Abuses

Time and Cost-Cutting Pressures Are Incentives for Labor Abuses

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April 23, 2019 News Release

European Union: Human Rights Questions for Candidates

Questionnaire Seeks Rights Positions from Major Parties

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April 22, 2019 News Release

Sri Lanka: Prosecute Easter Sunday Attackers

Nearly 300 Killed in Eight Bombings of Churches, Hotels

Relatives light candles after burial of three victims of the same family, who died at Easter Sunday bomb blast at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, April 22, 2019.
April 21, 2019 News Release

China: ‘Belt and Road’ Projects Should Respect Rights

Commit to Transparency, Public Consultation at Upcoming Forum

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April 19, 2019 News Release

Algeria: Police Renew Crackdown on Mass Protests

Uphold Right to Peaceful Assembly

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April 18, 2019 News Release

Nepal: End Attacks on Free Expression

Escalating Crackdown on Journalists, Social Media

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April 18, 2019 News Release

Iran: Release Anti-Compulsory Hijab Activists

Prison Sentences on Vague Morality Charges

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