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India: Unchecked Attacks on Religious Minorities

Reform Laws Choking Freedom of Expression, Association

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January 18, 2018 News Release

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New Leaders Should Reject Past Abuses, Defend Rights

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January 18, 2018 News Release

Turkey: Media, Activists, Political Opposition Targeted

State of Emergency Prolonged as Presidential Powers Increase

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Ukraine: Failing Its Human Rights Commitments

Address Torture, Restrictions on Free Expression

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Principled Politicians and Popular Protest Weaken Authoritarian Populist Agenda

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