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November 4, 2015 News Release

Russia: Homophobic, Abusive Bill

Proposes Fines, Jail Time for “Coming Out”

November 3, 2015 News Release

Papua New Guinea: Prosecute Domestic Violence

Women Often Ignored, Left Without Services, Pushed to Reconcile With Attacker

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November 3, 2015 News Release

Jordan: Investigate Alleged Torture

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Use of Archaic, Abusive Law Spotlights Need for Repeal

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Iran: Free Writer, Repeal Internal Exile

Prison Term Ended, But Hellman-Hammett Winner Still Held

November 2, 2015 News Release

China: New Ban on ‘Spreading Rumors’ About Disasters

Criminal Law Revisions Further Undercut Online Freedom, Citizens’ Right to Know

November 2, 2015 News Release

Syria: Armed Groups Use Caged Hostages to Deter Attacks

Warring Parties’ International Backers Should Prioritize Civilian Protection

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UN: End Overbroad Foreign Terrorist Fighter Laws

Panel Says ‘Misapplication’ of Resolution Imperils Rights

November 1, 2015 News Release

Egypt: Scores Barred From Traveling

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UAE: A Move to Protect Migrant Workers

‘Contract Fraud’ Measure Can Deter Forced Labor

October 31, 2015 News Release

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Brazen Assault on Opposition Calls for UN Investigation

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EU, Member States Should Press for Raif Badawi’s Release

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Russia: Librarian Locked Up

Ukrainian Library’s Director Accused of ‘Inciting Hatred’

October 30, 2015 News Release

United States: Feature Rights in Central Asia Talks

Kerry Should Press to Free Activists, Let Independent Groups Operate

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October 29, 2015 News Release

North Korea: Security Council Should Maintain Focus on Rights

Council Should Hold Another Formal Meeting Before Year’s End

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