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December 7, 2020 Dispatches

Belarus Escalates Crackdown on Independent Journalism

Online News Outlet TUT.BY Stripped of Media Credentials

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December 7, 2020 Dispatches

Afghan Children Need Full Access to Education

Government Proposal for Mosque-Based Primary Schools Raises Concerns

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December 7, 2020 News Release

Cuba: Covid-19 Rules Used to Intensify Repression

Critics Imprisoned, Fined, Harassed

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December 7, 2020 Commentary

End Europe’s Backing of Egypt’s Repression

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December 6, 2020 Commentary

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December 5, 2020 News Release

South Korea: Scrap Bill Shielding North Korean Government

Law Would Block South Koreans from Sending Materials North

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December 4, 2020 News Release

Hong Kong: Drop Cases Against Democracy Activists

Prominent Activists Jailed for Peaceful Protests Amid Widening Crackdown

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Senate Should Pass Landmark Legislation to Advance Racial Justice, Equity

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December 4, 2020 News Release

France: Dissolving Anti-Discrimination Group Threatens Rights

Government’s Misguided Move Part of Security Drift Endangering Liberties

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Trump’s Dangerous Election Claims Underline Need for US Rights Agenda

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Tajikistan: Dissident’s Family Interrogated, Threatened

Increasing Pressure on Families of Exiled Activists

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Renew EU Sanctions Against Congo Officials

Stand with Victims and Demand Accountability

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Interview: Cut Down on the Cusp of Glory

Women Athletes Undergoing Invasive Medical Procedures without Consent

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NGO Letter to Chancellor Merkel

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Iran: Adopt Draft Law to Protect Women

As Outrage Against Abuses Grows, Fix Bill’s Major Gaps and Pass It

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