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May 24, 2017 Dispatches

Philippine President Duterte Summons Ghost of Marcos

Proclaims Martial Law to Combat Militant Groups in Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte salutes the honor guards at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila, Philippines, May 24, 2017.
May 23, 2017 Statement

UK: Manchester Arena Attack

A woman lays flowers for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack, in central Manchester, Britain May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples
May 22, 2017 Report

Iraq: Scores of Men Imprisoned in Schoolhouse

Government-allied Troops Hold, Torture Mosul-Area Residents

May 19, 2017 Commentary

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May 18, 2017 News Release

Sri Lanka: Anti-Terror Bill Revives Concerns of Abuse

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

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May 5, 2017 News Release

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April 21, 2017 News Release

Egypt: Videos Show Army Executions in Sinai

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3) A member of a military-backed militia prepares to execute the second detainee. © 2017 Mekameleen
April 12, 2017 News Release

Egypt: Horrific Palm Sunday Bombings

State of Emergency Risks More Abuses

Relatives of victims react next to coffins arriving to the Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017. © 2017 Reuters
April 5, 2017 Report

Mali: Spate of Killings by Armed Groups

Investigate Abuses, Protect Vulnerable Civilians

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March 28, 2017 Report

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March 21, 2017 News Release

Focus on Justice, Protecting Civilians in ISIS Fight

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March 21, 2017 Statement

Five Guidelines to Promote Respect for International Law in Combatting ISIS

March 16, 2017 News Release

China: Disclose Details of Terrorism Convictions

Overbroad Counterterrorism Legal Framework Opens Door to Abuses

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March 16, 2017 Report

Egypt: Possible Extrajudicial Killings in Sinai

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Terrorism Fears Don’t Justify Islamophobia

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