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February 19, 2020 News Release

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Detainees Faced Torture, Bogus Charges, Unfair Trials

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February 18, 2020 News Release

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February 17, 2020 News Release

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Upcoming Dialogue Should Focus on Commitments Made in Recent Trade Deals

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February 15, 2020 News Release

Russia: Raids on Rights Defenders in Dagestan

Stop Assault, Intimidation of Activists

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February 14, 2020 News Release

Bangladesh: New Arrests Stifle Free Speech

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February 12, 2020 News Release

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February 12, 2020 Dispatches

South Sudan Academic Suspended Over Opinion Piece

Ensure Free Speech and Academic Freedom

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February 12, 2020 News Release

Russia: Harsh Verdicts in Controversial Terrorism Cases

Allegations of Torture, Unfair Trials, Misuse of Terrorism Law

Pictured (L) members of a left-wing group Set (Network) in court in Penza, Russia on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, when the court convicted seven members on terrorism charges, sentencing them to prison terms ranging from six to 18 years. (R) Eduard Nizamov.
February 10, 2020 News Release

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February 7, 2020 Dispatches

Thugs Attack Lawyer, Journalist in Chechnya

Local Authorities’ Pattern of Abuse Suggests their Involvement

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February 7, 2020 Dispatches

Free Speech Again Under Attack in Tanzania

Ruling Party Threatens Opposition Politician for Dissenting Views

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February 5, 2020 Dispatches

Myanmar Again Cuts Rakhine State’s Internet

Restore Telecommunications, Allow Aid to Conflict Areas

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January 29, 2020 News Release

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January 28, 2020 News Release

Algeria: Post Election Repression

Free Anyone Detained for Peaceful Protest, Criticizing Authorities

On July 5 2019, thousands of people protested for a twentieth consecutive week in Algeria's capital, defying a major police presence just days before the mandate of interim president Bensalah expires. © AFP/Getty Images
January 27, 2020 News Release

Turkey: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline on Rights

Checks and Balances Illusive; Critics Under Attack

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