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February 26, 2021 Commentary

Sri Lanka: High Ranking Officials Involved in War Crimes

Germany should push for strong resolution in Human Rights Council

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February 26, 2021 Dispatches

Talks Restart to Curb Explosive Weapons Use in Populated Areas

Strong Political Declaration Needed to Reduce Civilian Harm

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February 25, 2021 News Release

Japan: Take Action Against Myanmar Coup

Join Targeted Economic Sanctions, Global Arms Embargo; Review Aid

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (left), Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (center), and Finance Minister Taro Aso (right) attend a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo on February 24, 2021.
February 24, 2021 News Release

Malaysia: Investigate Return of 1,086 Myanmar Nationals

Action Puts Lives at Risk, Defies Court Order

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February 24, 2021 Dispatches

UN Should Speak Up on Covid-19 “Pandemic of Human Rights Abuses”

Governments Around the World Using Pandemic as Cover for Crackdowns

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February 19, 2021 News Release

Malaysia: Planned Forced Return of 1,200 to Myanmar

Returned Nationals Would Face Oppressive Military Rule

Undocumented migrants are detained during a crackdown by the Immigration Department in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, May 20, 2020.
February 19, 2021 Commentary

Sweden Should Impose Sanctions on the Burmese Military

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February 17, 2021 News Release

Greece: Government Downplays Lead Risk at Migrant Camp

Results Highlight Urgent Need for Further Testing, Safety Measures

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February 17, 2021 Q & A

Q&A: Lesbos Lead Contamination

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February 16, 2021 Letter

Joint Submission Concerning Japanese Business Entities Operating in Myanmar

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February 16, 2021 Impact

Saving Civilian Lives in Syria

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February 13, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: Arrests Mount as Protests Expand

Hundreds Detained Include Officials, Civil Servants, Doctors

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February 11, 2021 Report

Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse

Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents

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February 5, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: End Crackdown on Media, Communications

Journalists Threatened, Internet Restricted

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February 1, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Justice Under Attack

UN Human Rights Council Should Pursue Accountability

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