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July 20, 2017 Dispatches

Political Violence on the Rise in Zimbabwe

With 2018 Elections Ahead, Police Fail to Investigate Attacks on Opposition

A man reacts to teargas fired by police at protesters calling for electoral reform in Harare, Zimbabwe, July 12, 2017.
July 20, 2017 Letter

Joint Letter to President Rouhani: Stop Mr. Pourmahammadi's Reappointment

July 20, 2017 News Release

Chile: Landmark Senate Vote to Ease Abortion Rules

Long-Awaited Move for Women’s Health, Rights

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July 20, 2017 Statement

Human Rights Consequences of the “War on Drugs” in the Philippines

Human Rights Watch Statement to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

July 20, 2017 UPR

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Burundi

Burundi's Human Rights Crisis
July 20, 2017 News Release

Libya: Incitement Against Religious Minority

Repudiate Discriminatory Edict

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July 20, 2017 News Release

Iran: Halt Drug-Related Executions

Spate of Executions Despite Imminent Reforms

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July 20, 2017 Report

Lebanon: Deaths, Alleged Torture of Syrians in Army Custody

Investigate, Publish Results, and Punish Anyone Found Responsible

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July 20, 2017 Dispatches

Ukraine: Who Killed Journalist Pavel Sheremet?

Reporter's Murder Remains Unsolved

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July 20, 2017 News Release

Poland: Draft Law Threatens Supreme Court

EU Should Act on Moves to Undermine Judicial Independence

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July 19, 2017 Report

Greece: Lone Migrant Children Left Unprotected

Flawed Procedures Leave Those on Lesbos at Risk of Abuse

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July 19, 2017 Dispatches

No One Should Have to Guess Meaning of Surveillance Laws

Court Hearing Highlights Problem of Secret Justice Department Opinions

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July 19, 2017 Dispatches

Indonesia’s Ban of Islamist Group Undermines Rights

Government Targeting of Hizbut Tahrir Curtails Free Speech, Association

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July 19, 2017 Dispatches

The Saudi Dress Code Debacle

Interrogation of Woman Who Wore Skirt in Snapchat Video Sparks Anger

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July 19, 2017 Commentary

The Philippines Affirmed Equal Rights in Schools – Now It Should Protect Them

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