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US Congress, China, and COVID-19

Draft a Resolution to Respect Human Rights in Pandemic Policy

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Nepal Abandons Migrant Workers in Fight Against COVID-19

Workers Stranded Without Income are Denied the Right to Return Home

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Kenya Police Abuses Could Undermine Coronavirus Fight

Authorities Should Investigate Claims of Excessive Force, Abuse

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Burundi: Any COVID-19 Cover-Up Will Put Lives at Risk

Unsanitary Quarantine Conditions; Aid Access Blocked

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Rest of UK, Europe Should Follow

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Citing COVID-19, Authorities Arbitrarily Detain New Arrivals

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March 31, 2020 News Release

End Internet Shutdowns to Manage COVID-19

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Protect Prisoners, Detainees at Heightened Vulnerability

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