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January 22, 2021 Dispatches

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January 22, 2021 News Release

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Photo released by the Vietnam News Agency on January 5, 2021 shows Vietnamese bloggers Pham Chi Dung (right), Nguyen Tuong Thuy (front left), and Le Huu Minh Tuan (back left) during their trial in Ho Chi Minh city.
January 22, 2021 Dispatches

Where’s the Accountability for the Beirut Blast?

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January 22, 2021 Dispatches

Ukraine Police Break up Peaceful Protest Against Far-Right Violence

13 Protesters Detained, Face Fines

Поліція затримує протестуючих на протесті проти безкарності за ультраправе насильство, Київ, Україна, 19 січня 2021 року.
January 22, 2021 News Release

Russia: Crackdown Ahead of Pro-Navalny Protests

Detention, Intimidation Violate Rights and Abuse Covid-19 Measures

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January 22, 2021 News Release

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118 Groups Appeal to King to Commute Sentences

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January 21, 2021 Report

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January 21, 2021 News Release

UN: Eastern Caribbean States Called Out Over Anti-LGBT Bias

Human Rights Review of St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis

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January 21, 2021 News Release

Malaysia: Urgently Revise Emergency Ordinance

Immunity, Police Powers for Military Raise Risk of Abuse

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January 21, 2021 Letter

Joint Statement: Iran should base COVID-19 vaccine decisions on science

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January 21, 2021 UPR

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Saint Lucia

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January 21, 2021 UPR

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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