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February 27, 2021 Commentary

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February 26, 2021 News Release

Bangladesh: Writer Dies After 9 Months in Custody

Held in Pretrial Detention After Criticizing Government

Activists and students demonstrate against writer Mushtaq Ahmed’s death in police custody, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 26, 2021.
February 26, 2021 Commentary

Sri Lanka: High Ranking Officials Involved in War Crimes

Germany should push for strong resolution in Human Rights Council

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February 26, 2021 Witness

Unlawful Attacks on Medical Facilities and Personnel in Nagorno-Karabakh

New Research on Three Incidents from 2020 Conflict

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February 26, 2021 Dispatches

Talks Restart to Curb Explosive Weapons Use in Populated Areas

Strong Political Declaration Needed to Reduce Civilian Harm

Children in front of the Africa/Ayga hotel likely damaged by a direct fire weapon in Humera town, Tigray region, Ethiopia, on November 22, 2020.
February 26, 2021 Report

Cameroon: Survivors of Military Assault Await Justice

20 Women Raped During March 2020 Attack in Ebam

The grave of 34-year-old Ojong Thomas Ebot killed by soldiers in the forest surrounding Ebam on March 1, 2020.
February 26, 2021 Dispatches

African Union Shouldn’t Endorse Eritrea for UN Rights Body

Dire Rights Record at Home, Abroad

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February 25, 2021 Letter

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February 25, 2021 Letter

Letter to President Sadyr Japarov

February 25, 2021 News Release

Iran: Killings Near Pakistani Border

Alleged Excessive Use of Force, Internet Shutdown

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February 25, 2021 Dispatches

Malaysia’s Highest Court Strikes Down State Gay Sex Ban

Discriminatory Federal, State Laws and Policies Remain in Place

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February 25, 2021 Dispatches

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‘Magnificent 7’ Urge Schools to Follow New Ruling Making Jilbab Voluntary

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February 25, 2021 Dispatches

Yemen’s Donors Need to Tackle Aid Shortfalls

Donor Meeting an Opportunity to Address Humanitarian Access, Economic Collapse

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February 25, 2021 Dispatches

Time to Stay the Course in South Sudan

Mandate of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Should Be Renewed in Full

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February 25, 2021 Statement

Belarus: UN Human Rights Body Should Strengthen Scrutiny, Reporting on Belarus

Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights Situation in Belarus

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