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May 21, 2017 News Release

Libya: Mass Executions Alleged at Military Base

Investigate Crimes, Hold Perpetrators to Account

Members of Libyan National Army (LNA) inspect a damaged military vehicle after clashes with fighters from Benghazi Defense Brigades (BDB) in Ras Lanuf, Libya, March 16, 2017.
May 21, 2017 Dispatches

Jerusalem Home Demolitions Harm Children

Paying the Price of Occupation

Ashraf Fawaqa and his daughter Sima, 4, stand next to the rubble of their East Jerusalem home on May 15; Israeli authorities demolished the house on May 4 because they lacked a permit.
May 20, 2017 Commentary

Trump to Reward Saudi War Crimes with Weapons

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at the community hall in Sanaa where Saudi-led coalition warplanes attacked a funeral on October 8, 2016.
May 20, 2017 Dispatches

Rouhani Win Matters for Human Rights

In Second Term, Should Move on Rights Reforms

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani casts his vote during the presidential election in Tehran, Iran, May 19, 2017.
May 19, 2017 News Release

Indonesia: Stop Public Flogging of Gay Men

President Should Denounce Punishment of 85 Lashes for ‘Sodomy’ in Aceh

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May 19, 2017 Letter

Comments on Department of State Proposed Questions for Visa Applicants

May 19, 2017 Dispatches

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May 19, 2017 Commentary

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May 19, 2017 Commentary

Military Might Alone Won’t Pull Mali From Quagmire

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May 19, 2017 Statement

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May 18, 2017 News Release

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Draft Law Falls Far Short of Colombo’s Pledges to United Nations

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May 18, 2017 Dispatches

European Parliament Demands Investigation Into Ethiopia Killings

Resolution Calls for Urgent UN Inquiry Into Protester Deaths and Detention

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May 18, 2017 News Release

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Would Criminalize Immigrants, Harm Families

Immigration/Deportation
May 18, 2017 Commentary

Part Two: A Syrian Family Reunites

A Window of Opportunity For Few Refugees

Mohammed finally spends time with his children and wife in their new home in Germany. © 2017 Anna Pantelia
May 18, 2017 Commentary

Part One: A Syrian Family Reunites

On Boxing Day in the Osanas’ house in Greece, Dominique called Falak’s husband, Mohammed, on Skype and introduced his family. © 2017 Anna Pantelia

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