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August 30, 2016 News Release

China: G20 Leaders Should Urge End to Crackdown

Nongovernmental Groups Given Limited Access to Hangzhou Meeting

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August 30, 2016 News Release

SADC: Reverse Downward Slide on Rights

Several Member Countries Falling Behind on Protections, Quality of Life

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August 30, 2016 News Release

Iraq: Militias Recruiting Children

Before Mosul, All Sides Should Demobilize Child Soldiers

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August 30, 2016 News Release

UN Security Council: Ensure Justice for Syria Atrocities

Impose Sanctions on Government, Refer Situation to ICC

August 29, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Break Silence on Day of the ‘Disappeared’

Fulfill Pledge to Criminalize Enforced Disappearance

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August 28, 2016 News Release

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August 26, 2016 News Release

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August 26, 2016 News Release

UN: Create International Inquiry on Yemen

Human Rights Council Should Act on High Commissioner’s Appeal

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August 25, 2016 News Release

Colombia: Peace Pact a Key Opportunity to Curb Abuses

Flawed Justice Deal Risks Sustainable Peace

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August 25, 2016 News Release

Turkmenistan: Berlin Should Urge End to 'Disappearances’

Leader’s Rare Visit to Germany

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August 25, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Insurgents Target Civilians in South

Systematic Bombings Possible Crimes Against Humanity

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August 25, 2016 News Release

Burma: Ensure Women’s Role in Peace Talks

Government, Ethnic Armed Groups Should Promote Women’s Rights in Political Transition

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August 25, 2016 News Release

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Threatened by Security Forces Over His Reporting

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August 24, 2016 News Release

Mozambique: Opposition Group Raids Hospitals

RENAMO Attacks Deprive Thousands of Health Care

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August 23, 2016 News Release

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Prosecutions Fanning Sectarianism

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