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May 22, 2016 News Release

Indonesia: Protect Mass Graves of 1965-66 Massacres

Forensic Experts Needed to Identify Remains, Secure Evidence

Security minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan in central Jakarta, Indonesia on January 14, 2016.
May 22, 2016 News Release

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People with Disabilities at Risk in Conflict, Disaster

Endorse Global Guidelines for Inclusive Humanitarian Response

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May 19, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Investigate Alleged Torture of Bombing Suspect

End Military Detention of Civilians

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Vietnam: Obama’s Visit Should Advance Human Rights

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Venezuela: Revoke Emergency Decree

President Targets National Assembly, Independent Groups

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May 19, 2016 News Release

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May 19, 2016 News Release

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EU Day Against Impunity Highlights Progress, Challenges

May 19, 2016 News Release

Russia: Rights Activist Interrogated

First Criminal Inquiry in a ‘Foreign Agents’ case

May 18, 2016 News Release

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Respect Rights to Demonstrate and Freedom of Expression

Plainclothes security forces drag away blogger Huynh Ngoc Chenh.
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May 18, 2016 News Release

Libya: ISIS Executed Dozens in Newest Stronghold

Also Diverts Food, Medicine from Sirte Residents

An ISIS official makes an announcement ahead of the execution of two men for “sorcery” in Sirte, Libya. Image from a 2015 Islamic State (ISIS) video. The online clearinghouse Jihadology.net posted the video on its website.
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Netherlands: Action Needed for Safe Schools

Symposium Set for Anniversary of Declaration

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