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February 15, 2016 News Release

Palestine: Torture, Death of Hamas Detainee

Relatives Say Senior Officials Knew of Abuse

Mahmoud Eshtewi prior to his detention, undated (courtesy of family)
February 15, 2016 News Release

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US Supplied Weapon Banned by 2008 Treaty

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February 13, 2016 News Release

North Korea: End Kim Family’s Legacy of Abuse

Kim Jong-Il Entrenched Abuses, Personality Cult, and Mass Starvation

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Thailand: Investigate Attack on ‘Sea Gypsies’

Halt Forced Eviction, Assess Claims to Chao Lay Ancestral Land

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February 12, 2016 News Release

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Nearly Two Months Without Contact

February 11, 2016 News Release

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Subang Authorities Ban Religious Minority’s Activities

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February 11, 2016 News Release

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Condemn Bias; Pledge to Protect LGBT Groups

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Protect Students, Schools by Joining Safe Schools Declaration

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February 10, 2016 News Release

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Fonseka’s Appointment to Parliament Contradicts Accountability Pledge

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China/Hong Kong: Free ‘Disappeared’ Booksellers

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Turkey: Let Stranded Syrians Seek Protection

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