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October 30, 2018 News Release

US: Make Asylum Accessible to People Fleeing Violence

Many Leaving Central America to Seek Protection

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October 30, 2018 News Release

Qatar: Gulf’s First Refugee Asylum Law

Positive Step, But Unnecessary Rights Restrictions

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October 29, 2018 News Release

Indonesia: Fresh Wave of Anti-LGBT Rhetoric, Arrests

Officials Should Condemn Discrimination, Protect At-Risk Groups

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October 29, 2018 News Release

Thailand: Probe of Dissident Rap Group Baseless

Junta Should Immediately Drop Investigation of Viral Music Video

Rap Against Dictatorship is under investigation after releasing their now viral music video, with over 20 million views on YouTube, “Prathet Ku Me” (“What My Country Has Got”) on October 22, 2018 for lyrics that criticize the Thai government.
October 29, 2018 News Release

Turkey: Workers Behind Bars as Airport Opens

31 Held for Protesting Construction Conditions; Many Others Fired

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October 28, 2018 News Release

Kenya: Power of Film for Rights

Human Rights Watch Film Festival

The 6th Nairobi Edition of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival will showcase four films from October 30 until November 2, 2018.
October 28, 2018 News Release

Brazil: An Urgent Call to Protect Rights

Human Rights Watch to Monitor Bolsonaro’s Presidency

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October 27, 2018 News Release

Sri Lanka: Political Turmoil Puts Rights At Risk

Failure to Address Past Abuses Underlies Crisis

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October 26, 2018 News Release

Trump Should Reject Asylum Seeker Ban

Migrants in Groups Not More Dangerous; Many Fleeing Violence

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October 26, 2018 News Release

Malawi: Arrests, Violence against LGBT People

Repeal Laws; Moratorium Not Enough

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October 26, 2018 News Release

Iran: Environmentalists Face Capital Charges

Detained for 9 Months; No Access to a Lawyer

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October 25, 2018 News Release

Brazil: Journalists Face Intimidation in Campaign

Presidential Candidates Should Condemn Violence

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October 25, 2018 News Release

Russia: Unaddressed Domestic Violence Puts Women at Risk

Legislative Changes, Stronger Police Action Needed

In February 2017, parliament decriminalized first instances of battery among family members.
October 23, 2018 News Release

Palestine: Authorities Crush Dissent

Arbitrary Arrests, Torture Systematic

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October 23, 2018 News Release

Human Rights Watch Mourns Loss of David Mepham

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