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January 17, 2017 Dispatches

Obama Commutes Manning’s Sentence, Will Snowden Be Next?

Future Whistleblowers Are Watching

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January 15, 2017 News Release

China: Drop Charges Against Tibetan Education Activist

Shopkeeper Faces 15-Year Sentence for Promoting Minority Language

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January 13, 2017 Dispatches

National Security Agency Databases Open for Business

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January 13, 2017 News Release

Chechnya: Leading Politician Threatens Editor

Authorities Target Independent Media Outlet

Gregory Shvedov, editor-in-chief of critical media outlet Caucasian Knot.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Malaysia: Rights Decline Under Najib

Government Behind Harsh Crackdown on Critical Speech

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Vietnam: End Crackdown on Bloggers and Activists

Country’s New Leaders Fail to Ease Up on Repression

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Pakistan: Government Fails to Ensure Rule of Law

Women, Religious Groups, Refugees Endure Violence, Intimidation

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Ukraine: Urgent Need for Accountability

Protect Civilians from Abuses

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Armenia: No Accountability for Police Violence

Protesters Face Long Sentences, but Violence Against Them Unpunished

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Azerbaijan: Sustained Crackdown

Government Critics, Independent Groups Targeted

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Central Asia: Make Improving Rights a Priority

End Torture; Respect Basic Freedoms

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Russia: Shrinking Space for Free Expression

Repressive Laws, Criminal Charges Against Critics

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January 12, 2017 News Release

UAE: Authorities Enhance Surveillance of Critics

Efforts to Suppress Free Expression

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Sri Lanka: Adopt Task Force’s Justice Proposals

Consultations Highlight Broad Accountability Concerns

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January 11, 2017 Dispatches

The Price for Journalism in Azerbaijan

Police Attack Reporter Who Alleged High-Level Corruption

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