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July 29, 2020 Report

China: New Hong Kong Law a Roadmap for Repression

Security Legislation Already Having Chilling Effect on Fundamental Freedoms

Pro-democracy lawmakers raise white papers to protest during a meeting to discuss the new national security law at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, July 7, 2020. © 2020 AP Photo/Vincent Yu
July 27, 2020 Dispatches

Uganda Criminalizes Comedians Over Satirical Video

Arrests Prompt Calls to #FreeBizonto

The flag of Uganda.
July 24, 2020 Dispatches

Sudan’s Army Threatens Activists, Journalists with Lawsuits

Many Problematic Laws Still Need Reform

Sudanese soldiers stand guard as demonstrators rally near the army headquarters in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, April 11, 2019.
July 24, 2020 News Release

Hungary: Editor’s Sacking a Blow to Press Freedom

End Pressure on Media; Respect, Protect Independent Journalism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addresses supporters after the announcement of partial results of the parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2018.
July 23, 2020 Dispatches

Kyrgyzstan Should Release Seriously Ill Rights Defender

Azimjon Askarov at Risk of Covid-19 Exposure, Requires Urgent Medical Care

July 22, 2020 Commentary

Most Covid-19 restrictions lifted, but Moscow is not open for protest

It appears that the city authorities have used Covid-19 as a pretext to deny permission for protests over a constitutional referendum.

July 22, 2020 Commentary

Silenced in China: The Archivists

Inside Terminus 2049: The Young Idealists Risking Everything to Beat Chinese Censorship

Cai Wei and Chen Mei.
July 21, 2020 News Release

Russia: Rights Researcher’s Trial Raises Serious Concerns

15-Year Sentence Sought Despite Earlier Acquittal, Apparent Political Motivations

Historian Yuri Dmitriev, who was on trial on charges of involving his adopted daughter in child pornography, of illegally possessing components of a firearm, and of depravity involving a minor, speaks with people after a hearing outside a court building in Petrozavodsk, Russia. April 5, 2018.
July 20, 2020 Letter

Cambodia: Joint Open Letter to Foreign Governments

Communities reiterate their calls for adequate housing rights and an end to land conflicts on World Habitat Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 5, 2015.
July 15, 2020 News Release

Russia: Rights Defender Faces Criminal Charges

Repeal Abusive ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

Semyon Simonov
July 14, 2020 News Release

Maldives: Free Speech, Assembly Under Threat

Broad Restrictions on Protests Violate Rights

Foreign workers from Bangladesh gather in an alleyway of an accommodation block after being put under quarantine to contain the spread of Covid-19, May 9, 2020 in Male, Maldives. 
July 14, 2020 News Release

Ukraine: Independent Journalist Threatened

Online Posts Target Reporter and Her Family

Катерина Сергацкова, незалежна українська журналістка, яка стикнулася з погрозами онлайн через свою публікацію.
July 13, 2020 News Release

Lebanon: New Coalition to Defend Free Speech

At least 60 investigated for social media posts since October 17

Lebanese protesters wave national flags during demonstrations to demand better living conditions on October 21, 2019 in downtown Beirut.
July 10, 2020 News Release

Iran: Death Penalty for Protest-Related Charges

Vague Charges; Allegations of Abuse and Torture

Iranian protesters gather around a burning car during a demonstration against an increase in gasoline prices in the capital Tehran, on November 16, 2019.
July 10, 2020 News Release

Pakistan: Free Editor; Stop Harassing Family Members

Anti-Corruption Laws Abused to Silence Critics

Pakistani police escort Mir Shakilur Rehman to court following his arrest in Lahore, Pakistan, March 13, 2020.

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