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December 19, 2016 News Release

India: Killings in Police Custody Go Unpunished

Enforce Laws to End Torture, Deaths of Detainees

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Inform Families of Whereabouts; Allow Outside Contact

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Ten Years of Drug Policy Failure in Brazil

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February 3, 2016 Commentary

When Brazilian Judges Defend Injustice

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