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Attacks Causing Disproportionate Civilian Harm are Prohibited

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October 3, 2024 News Release

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Effort to Distract Attention from Rights Violations at Home and Abroad

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Proposed Changes Threaten Fair Trial Rights, Empower Abusive Officials

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Kyrgyzstan: Reject Proposed Law on 'Extremist' Materials

Draft Amendments Threaten Freedom of Expression, Religious Liberty

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