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July 1, 2016 News Release

Pakistan: Renewed Threats to Afghan Refugees

Extend Legal Residency Status Through 2017

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July 1, 2016 News Release

Algeria: TV Executives Jailed

Satirical Talk Show Shut Down

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July 1, 2016 News Release

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Resume Food, Water, Medical Care for Asylum Seekers

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June 30, 2016 News Release

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Enforced Disappearance Feared

Human rights lawyer Willie Kimani was last seen on June 23, 2016. There is credible evidence that Kimani, as well as his client and taxi driver, may be victims of an enforced disappearance.
June 30, 2016 News Release

UN Makes History on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

Human Rights Body Establishes an Independent Expert

June 30, 2016 News Release

US: Don’t Fund Child Soldiers Abroad

State Department List Adds Iraq, Excludes Afghanistan

Child soldiers put down their guns in a disarmament and release ceremony in Jonglei state, South Sudan, February 10, 2015.
June 29, 2016 News Release

UN: Suspend Saudi Arabia from Human Rights Council

‘Gross and Systematic’ Violations in Yemen Threaten Council’s Credibility

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June 29, 2016 News Release

Burma: Dismantle Infrastructure of Repression

Repeal or Amend Laws Criminalizing Speech and Assembly

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June 28, 2016 News Release

US, France Backed Convicted Chad Dictator

Hissène Habré Received Support Amid Systematic Abuses

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June 28, 2016 News Release

Egypt: Travel Ban on Women’s Rights Leader

Ongoing Repression Against Civil Society

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June 27, 2016 News Release

Central African Republic: Police Unit Killed 18 in Cold Blood

Investigate Former Commander Implicated in Abuses

Alfred Yawi; Nathan Badi; Emmanuel Régavé; Urie Kolaba; Romaric Vounbo; Jordi Befio; Raymond Gongalut; Senele Ombade; Rufen Balekouzou; Jean-Noël Bebona; Gervais Magna; Hervé Zangouli
June 27, 2016 News Release

UN Security Council: Both Asian Candidates Poor on Rights

Vote Offers Chance to Scrutinize Records of Kazakhstan, Thailand

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June 27, 2016 News Release

UK: Act to Curb Xenophobic Attacks After Referendum

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China: New Bank’s Projects Should Respect Rights

Member Countries Key to Ensuring Transparency, Accountability

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June 24, 2016 News Release

UK Should Stand By Human Rights Values After Brexit Vote

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