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August 2, 2021 Report

Cameroon: New Abuses by Both Sides

Protect Civilians in Anglophone Regions, Hold Attackers Accountable

A Cameroonian elite Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) member patrols in the city of Buea in the anglophone South-West region, Cameroon, on October 4, 2018.
July 31, 2021 Report

Myanmar: Coup Leads to Crimes Against Humanity

6 Months After Takeover, Urgent Need for Targeted Sanctions, Arms Ban

Women cry after seeing the body of their relative killed on March 14th by security forces during a peaceful protest in Yangon, Myanmar.
July 29, 2021 Report

South Sudan: Summary Executions in North

Investigate Officials and Security Forces; End Killings, Other Abuses in Warrap State

Governor Aleu & Kiir meeting
July 27, 2021 Report

Gaza: Apparent War Crimes During May Fighting

Israeli, Palestinian Violations Show Need for International Criminal Court Inquiry

Members of the Palestinian civil defense remove the body of one of the 44 civilians killed after three multi-story residential buildings collapsed as a result of Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza City
July 25, 2021 Report

Saudi Arabia: Collective Punishment for Ex-Official’s Children

Arbitrary Travel Bans, Incommunicado Detention, Secret Appeal Hearing

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July 7, 2021 Report

Kazakhstan: Crackdown on Government Critics

Over 130 Targeted for Alleged Membership in Groups Deemed ‘Extremist’

Koshe Party activists handing out information leaflets in Nursultan, Kazakhstan’s capital, before the unregistered group was banned by court order. February 18, 2020.
July 5, 2021 Report

Ukraine: Torture, Ill-Treatment by Armed Groups in East

Grave Medical Concerns for Detained Women

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July 2, 2021 Report

UN Security Council: End Inaction on Ethiopia

Secretary-General Should Press for a Sustained Crisis Response

Tigray crisis
July 1, 2021 Report

Germany: Inaction on Heat Plans Threatens Health

Pregnancy Risks Left Out of Climate Change Planning

A woman shields herself from the sun with an umbrella on a hot summer day in Cologne, Germany, July 25, 2019. 
June 24, 2021 Report

Chad: Post-Déby Crackdown, Abuses

Investigate, End Excessive Force Against Protesters

Protesters burning car tires in the streets of Chad’s capital N’Djamena on April 27, 2021
June 23, 2021 Report

Frontex Failing to Protect People at EU Borders

Stronger Safeguards Vital as Border Agency Expands

A Portuguese vessel in a Frontex operation in Lesbos, Greece, 2016.
June 22, 2021 Report

UAE: Arbitrary Targeting of Pakistani Shia Residents

Enforced Disappearances, Incommunicado Detention, Groundless Deportation

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June 15, 2021 Report

Italy: Students with Disabilities Included in Covid-19 Education Plans

Examples of In-Person Education in Pandemic Offer Lessons for All

Teacher supports three students sitting in an otherwise empty classroom, all wearing face masks.
June 15, 2021 Report

Mozambique: Grave Concerns for Rwandan Asylum Seeker

Acknowledge his Detention; Ensure Access to Lawyer; Block Any Return to Rwanda

Cassien Ntamuhanga.
June 15, 2021 Report

UN Shared Rohingya Data Without Informed Consent

Bangladesh Provided Myanmar Information that Refugee Agency Collected

Rohingya refugees headed to the Bhasan Char island prepare to board navy vessels from the south eastern port city of Chattogram, Bangladesh on Feb.15,2021. © 2021 AP Photo

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