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December 11, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Warring Parties Deepen Water Crisis

Government, Houthi Abuses in Taizz Have Led to Severe Lack of Water

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Nigeria: Erroneous Military Airstrike

Ensure Justice, Accountability, Compensate Victims for Devastating Loss

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Sri Lanka: Tamils Detained for Commemorating War Dead

9 Held Under Abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act

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Educational Policies Not Just Hurting Girls, Women

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European Union Leaders Should Publicly Promote Accountability

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Promote Rights of Women, Girls in International Forums, Foreign Policy

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COP28 Host Should Address Air Pollution, Rights Abuses

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