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Trafficking, Exploitation, Torture, Abusive Prison Conditions

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August 9, 2019 News Release

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Allow Independent Investigators into Detention Centers, Prisons

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May 14, 2019 News Release

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Forced Return Exposes Them to Risk of Torture, Other Abuses

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May 6, 2019 News Release

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March 4, 2019 News Release

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February 8, 2019 News Release

Indonesia: Free Three Papuan Activists

Arrests for Peaceful Protest Highlights Police Abuse of Treason Laws

Yanto Awerkion (far left) detained in the Timika police station in September 2017 for his role in organizing a petition calling on the UN to organize a referendum in Papua.
September 25, 2018 Report

Yemen: Houthi Hostage-Taking

Arbitrary Detention, Torture, Enforced Disappearance Go Unpunished

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