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October 8, 2021 Report

Israel/Palestine: Facebook Censors Discussion of Rights Issues

Independent Investigation, Alignment with International Standards Needed

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October 5, 2021 Report

Canada: Disastrous Impact of Extreme Heat

Failure to Protect Older People, People with Disabilities in British Columbia

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Detention, Ill-Treatment of Poor, Gay, and Transgender People

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September 23, 2021 Report

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DR Congo: New Findings on Prison Mass Rape

Full Investigation Needed into Ignored Riot Warnings, Sexual Violence

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Nicaragua: Trumped-Up Charges Against Critics

Hazardous Detention Conditions, No Due Process, Arbitrary Prosecutions

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UN Rights Body Should Ensure International Investigations Continue

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Need for Urgent Protection, Assistance; Thousands Still Missing

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Apparently Unlawful Attacks Cause Major Lasting Harm

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August 19, 2021 Report

Iran: Government Mismanagement Compounds Covid-19 Crisis

Vaccine Prohibitions, Poor Transparency Undermining Response

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