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July 11, 2018 News Release

China: Free Veteran Democracy Activist

Qin Yongmin Sentenced to 13 Years on Baseless Subversion Charges

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July 11, 2018 News Release

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July 10, 2018 News Release

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July 10, 2018 News Release

Nicaragua: Senior Officials Responsible for Abuse

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Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega speaks during an event to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the founding of the Nicaraguan Army in Managua, Nicaragua September 1, 2017.
July 10, 2018 News Release

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Poet Liu Xia, After Nearly 8 Years’ House Arrest, Left for Germany

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July 9, 2018 News Release

Cambodia: Answer Demands for Justice in Kem Ley Murder

No Serious Investigation Two Years After Killing of Popular Hun Sen Critic

A man holds portrait of Kem Ley, an anti-government figure and the head of a grassroots advocacy group, "Khmer for Khmer", shot dead on July 10, as they attend a funeral procession to carry his body to his hometown, in Phnom Penh July 24, 2016.
July 9, 2018 News Release

NATO: Bolster Inquiries Into Afghan Civilian Deaths

Press Afghanistan, US to Fully Investigate, Hold Forces Accountable

NATO helicopters land at an Afghan and US Special Forces base in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 7, 2018.
July 9, 2018 News Release

US: Strengthen Targeted Sanctions on Burma

46 Groups Call Legislation ‘Imperative’ to Address Atrocities

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July 9, 2018 News Release

Germany: Parliament Urges More Support for the ICC

Court Treaty’s 20th Anniversary is a Pivotal Moment

Session of the German lower house of Parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, February 1, 2018.
July 7, 2018 News Release

Nepal: Transitional Justice Reform an Urgent Need

Current Draft Law Does Not Meet International Standards on Prosecuting Worst Crimes

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July 6, 2018 News Release

Uzbekistan: Man’s 13-Year Detention Revealed

Reports of Ill-Treatment Show Need for Transparency, Monitoring

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July 5, 2018 News Release

China: Free Rights Lawyers, Reinstate Law Licenses

Ahead of ‘709’ Anniversary, Justice Minister Tells Lawyers to Support Communist Party

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July 5, 2018 News Release

Liberia: 76 Groups Seek Justice for War Crimes

Submission to UN Human Rights Committee Focuses on Accountability

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July 4, 2018 News Release

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Cease Use of Banned Weapons, End Attacks on Civilians

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