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January 12, 2017 Commentary

We Are on the Verge of Darkness

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Sri Lanka: Delays Set Back Justice

Geneva Resolution Should Be Implemented Promptly and Transparently

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Nepal: Political Bickering Stalls Justice for Conflict Victims

Government Fails Earthquake Relief For Second Winter

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Singapore: New Repression of Dissenting Voices

Narrowing Space for Critics Undermines City’s International Aims

Participants form a giant pink dot at the Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park in Singapore on June 4, 2016. The annual Pink Dot festival promotes an acceptance of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Singapore.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Malaysia: Rights Decline Under Najib

Government Behind Harsh Crackdown on Critical Speech

Pro-democracy group Bersih stages anti-corruption protest, calling for Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to resign, in Kuala Lumpur, November 19, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Vietnam: End Crackdown on Bloggers and Activists

Country’s New Leaders Fail to Ease Up on Repression

Farmers from Duong Noi village protest during the trial of Can Thi Theu, a farmer and land rights activist in Hanoi. The placards read "Can Thi Theu is innocent," "Justice for innocent Can Thi Theu" and "Make arrest - grabbing land is criminal," September
January 12, 2017 News Release

Philippines: Duterte Unleashes Rights Calamity

Abusive ‘War on Drugs’ Kills Thousands

Jennelyn Olaires, 26, cradles the body of her partner, who was killed by a vigilante group, according to police, in a spate of drug-related killings in Pasay City in Metro Manila, July 23, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

North Korea: Rights Catastrophe Deepens

Aggressive Crackdown on Information and Movement

A rally celebrating the success of a recent nuclear test is held in Kim Il Sung square in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on September 13, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

India: Growing Restrictions on Association, Speech

Amend Draconian Laws Choking Activists; End Clampdown on Minorities

Indian policemen patrol a street following a protest in Srinagar, against the recent killings in Kashmir, August 30, 2016
January 12, 2017 News Release

Papua New Guinea: Fight Corruption and Police Brutality

Address Family and Gender-Based Violence and Prosecute Perpetrators

2017 Papua New Guinea - Protests
January 12, 2017 News Release

Australia: Revive Rights Reputation

Failure to Address Refugee and Indigenous Rights

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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

Nigeria: Disturbing Intolerance of Dissent

Violent Crackdown on Protesters Mars Security Reform Efforts

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January 12, 2017 News Release

East Africa: Crackdowns on Protests, Free Expression

Prioritize Accountability, Redress for Victims

Armed security officials watch as protesters stage a protest against government during the Irreechaa cultural festival in Bishoftu, Ethiopia on October 02, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Ethiopia: Year of Brutality, Restrictions

Restore Rights, Address Grievances

Armed security officials watch as protesters stage a protest against government during the Irreechaa cultural festival in Bishoftu, Ethiopia on October 02, 2016.

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