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January 12, 2017 News Release

Bangladesh: Disappearances, Clampdown on Critics

Action on Extremist Violence Needs to Respect Rights

A candlelight vigil for the victims of the attack at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka on July 3, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Thailand: Rights Crisis Deepens Under Dictatorship

Empty Junta Promises to Return to Democracy, Respect Rights

A Thai activist protests the junta-backed constitution ahead of the August 7 referendum in Bangkok on June 15, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Yemen: No Accountability for War Crimes

Saudi-Led Coalition, Houthi-Saleh Forces Abuses Persist

People inspect a house after it was destroyed by a Saudi-led airstrike in the capital, Sanaa, February 25, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Egypt: Consolidating Repression Under al-Sisi

Unprecedented Steps to Eliminate Independent Groups

Journalists protest in front of the Press Syndicate in Cairo against press restrictions and for the release of detained journalists, May 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Lebanon: Time for Action on Rights Abuses

New Government Should Pass Legislative, Policy Reforms

Bara’a, 10, originally from Ghouta, Syria, leaves for school from her informal refugee camp in Mount Lebanon.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Morocco/Western Sahara: Year of Reform and Repression

Fair Trials Elusive; Rights Activists, Protesters Face Restrictions

Protesters take part in a demonstration called by the Democratic Labor Organization (ODT) for better working conditions and retirement in Rabat, February 7, 2016. The sign reads, "Retirement at 60".
January 12, 2017 News Release

Iran: Rights Under Attack

Dozens of Activists, Journalists Face Long Prison Terms

January 12, 2017 News Release

Afghanistan: Rights Reforms Stall as Security Deteriorates

Record Civilian Casualties From Taliban, Government Attacks

Afghans attend a funeral for those killed by an airstrike during a raid on suspected Taliban forces in Kunduz on November 4, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Burma: Government Forces Implicated in Killings and Rape

Hold Military Accountable, Cease Use of Repressive Laws

A family stands beside the remains of a burned down market in a Rohingya village outside Maungdaw, Rakhine State on October 27, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Japan: Improve Migrant Treatment, Accept Refugees

Global Investor, Donor, but Rights Leadership Lacking

January 12, 2017 News Release

Balkans: Protecting Rights Key for EU Progress

End Curbs on Media; Deliver Justice for War Crimes

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January 12, 2017 News Release

Turkey: Alarming Deterioration of Rights

Coup Attempt No Justification for Crackdown on Peaceful Critics

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January 12, 2017 News Release

EU: Inward Turn Puts Rights at Risk

Bloc’s Multiple Challenges Require Rights-Based Response

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January 12, 2017 Commentary

The Dangerous Rise of Populism

Global Attacks on Human Rights Values

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. November 7, 2016.
January 12, 2017 News Release

Azerbaijan: Sustained Crackdown

Government Critics, Independent Groups Targeted

A grid view of activists who have been arrested, harassed, or detained by the Azerbaijani government.

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