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End Abuses, Interference with Lawyers; Investigate Torture Allegations

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January 13, 2022 News Release

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January 7, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Cancel ‘Shoot Without Warning’ Order

Ensure National and Foreign Forces Respect Rights; Investigate Killings

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No Other Way to Live: Why Ai Weiwei Left China

Xi Jinping’s tenure has been marked by harsh crackdowns on human rights activism.

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