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The first public hearing held by the Truth and Dignity Commission (TDC), at Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia on November 17, 2016.
January 17, 2019 News Release

Mauritania: Repressive Laws Restrict Peaceful Speech

Urgent Need for Legislative Reform

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Bahrain: Unabated Repression

Free Speech and Association, Dissidents Under Attack

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Libya: Civilians Under Threat from Militias

Mounting Violations; No Route to Justice

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Egypt: New Moves to Crush Dissent

Accelerating Measures to Enshrine Authoritarian Rule

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Turkey: State of Emergency Ends, but Not Repression

New System Expands President’s Power

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Human Rights Make Major Gains

New Government Faces Challenges in Carrying Out Reforms

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January 17, 2019 News Release

Philippines: Crackdown Against Critics Intensifies

‘Drug War’ Killings Continue; Attacks on Activists, Journalists Rise

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January 17, 2019 News Release

China: Xi Doubles Down on Repression

Mass Detention in Xinjiang, Prosecution of Peaceful Expression

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech for the 40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening Up at The Great Hall Of The People on December 18, 2018 in Beijing, China.
January 17, 2019 News Release

Thailand: Unrelenting Repression Ahead of Election

Junta’s Empty Promises to Respect Rights, Restore Democracy

Protesters march near Thammasat University in Bangkok on May 22, 2018, the fourth anniversary of the Thai junta's 2014 coup, demanding that a general election be held this year. (
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Pakistan: Uphold Rights to Speech, Dissent

Protect Minorities, Women, Journalists

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Singapore: Free Expression Targeted

Authorities Repress Critical Voices, Independent Media

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