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October 23, 2018 News Release

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October 22, 2018 News Release

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 Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
October 21, 2018 News Release

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Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions Urgently Needed

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Bangladesh: Crackdown on Social Media

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Police in Bangladesh have registered hundreds of complaints under the Information and Communication Technology Act, including against authors of social media posts and journalists criticizing the political leadership and the ruling Awami League party.
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Turkey: Seek UN Inquiry on Khashoggi

Saudi, Turkish Cooperation Essential to Credibility

 Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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EU: Oppose Hungary’s Rejection of EU Values

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UK: Amend Flawed Counterterrorism Bill

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