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April 6, 2016 News Release

Cuba Joins Global Ban on Cluster Munitions

US, Other Holdouts Should Ban the Weapon Now

Ambassador Rodolfo Reyes of Cuba deposits the country’s instrument of accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions with the United Nations in New York on April 6, 2016.
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A Sunni Muslim woman who fled the Islamic State's strongholds.
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Witness Interference Undermined Trial

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Thailand: Rights Groups Condemn Junta's Sweeping Powers Order

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Detention Conditions, Lack of Treatment Increase Suffering

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Leadership, Compassion Shown in Transfer of 2 Libyans

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Eastern Ghouta, Daraya Civilians Denied Food, Medical Supplies

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End Persecution of Religious Minority

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Meager Pledges as 92 Countries Meet

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