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June 29, 2026 News Release

Hong Kong: Beijing Tightens Social Control

6 Years After National Security Law Imposed, Accountability Suffers

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The Human Cost of Turkmenistan’s Repression

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June 10, 2026 Dispatches

Georgia Jails Activist for Peaceful Protest

Authorities Should End Criminal Prosecutions for Dissent

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Drop Charges, Release Detained Journalists

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June 10, 2026 News Release

Bhutan: 2 Political Prisoners Freed, but 28 Remain

International Attention is Crucial

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June 9, 2026 News Release

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June 5, 2026 Commentary

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June 1, 2026 News Release

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May 18, 2026 News Release

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Bahrain: End Media Repression

World Press Freedom Day 2026

April 30, 2026 News Release

Cambodia: Opposition Leader’s Appeal Denied

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Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan

LGBT Advocates Face Increasing Climate of Retaliation, Discrimination

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April 24, 2026 News Release

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