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December 16, 2015 News Release

DR Congo: Kidnappings Skyrocket in East

Create Special Police Unit to Address Threat

Jean Emmanuel Biriko (right), also known as Manoti, on trial for his alleged role in kidnappings in Rutshuru territory, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He was convicted and sentenced to death in May 2015. Kidnappings continued in the area after his
December 15, 2015 News Release

Thailand: Jailed Activist Needs Urgent Medical Care

Pressing ‘Like’ on Facebook Can Lead to Detention

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December 14, 2015 News Release

Bahrain: Travel Ban on Rights Activist

Criticized Torture, Yemen Bombing Campaign

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South Sudan: Terrifying Lives of Child Soldiers

Children Describe Forced Recruitment, Trauma, Abuse

Child soldiers put down their guns in a disarmament and release ceremony in Jonglei state, South Sudan, February 10, 2015.
December 13, 2015 News Release

Uganda: Reject Vague Crimes in Proposed Law

Proposed Act Violates Free Association Rights

December 13, 2015 News Release

China: Free Prominent Lawyer Pu Zhiqiang

Persecution of Outspoken Lawyers Mocks ‘Rule of Law’ Claims

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December 13, 2015 News Release

Hissène Habré Trial: Witness Hearings Ending

Final Arguments, Decision Expected in Early 2016

Hissène Habré at trial
December 13, 2015 News Release

Vietnam: No More “Empty Promises” at EU Rights Dialogue

Set Clear Benchmarks on Political Prisoners, Law Reform, Labor, and Religion

December 13, 2015 News Release

Australia: Don’t Revoke Citizenship Without Safeguards

‘Allegiance Act’ Targets Dual Nationals, Including Children, Linked to Terrorism

December 13, 2015 News Release

Yemen: Houthis Shut Groups, Detain Activists

33 Closed Down; ‘Disappearances’ Unresolved

A military vehicle stationed outside the Association of Social Solidarity Charity and the Renaissance Homeland Foundation, two nongovernmental organizations, on April 4, 2015, two days after both organizations were raided and forcibly shut by Houthi force
December 12, 2015 News Release

Guinea: Use New Term to Boost Rule of Law

Agenda Should Tackle Impunity, Judiciary, Ethnic Tension

Incumbent president Alpha Conde, leader of Rassemblement du Peuple de Guinea political party, waves as he leaves the polling station during a presidential election in Conakry, Guinea on October 11, 2015.
December 11, 2015 News Release

Malaysia: Drop Dubious Case Against Rights Activist

Rights Groups Call on Government to Stop Censoring Films

Lena Hendry
December 11, 2015 News Release

Thailand: Junta Critic Feared ‘Disappeared’

Lese Majeste Charge for Facebook ‘Like’

Thanakorn Siripaiboon.
December 11, 2015 News Release

US: Drop Korea Landmine Ban Exception

Treaty Progress Despite New Mine Use

Deminer Bonfacio using a dog to help with mine detection in Manicia province, Mozambique.
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Saudi Arabia: Landmark Elections for Women

New Candidacy, Voter Rights – but Old Barriers

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