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August 26, 2024 Report

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ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Attacks on Health Care, Detainee Abuses

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Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice

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Armed Groups Holding Hostages Should Free Them Immediately

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