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January 27, 2021 News Release

UAE: Persecution of Rights Defender

For Mansoor, Unfair Court Proceedings, Inhumane Detention Conditions

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January 22, 2021 News Release

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January 13, 2021 News Release

Egypt: No End to Escalating Repression

Authorities Punish Critics, Close Civic Space with Impunity

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January 13, 2021 News Release

Bahrain: No Improvement in Rights Record

Arrests for Peaceful Speech; Death Sentences After Unfair Trials

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January 13, 2021 News Release

UAE: Reality of Abuses Contradicts Tolerance Rhetoric

Human Rights Violations at Home, Abroad

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December 17, 2020 News Release

Egypt: Collective Punishment in Scorpion Prison

New Restrictions on Ventilation, Electricity Follow Suspicious Killings

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December 16, 2020 News Release

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December 16, 2020 News Release

UAE: Imprisoned Activist’s Health at Risk

Ahmed Mansoor Held in Indefinite Solitary Confinement; Denied Necessities, Medication

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China: Big Data Program Targets Xinjiang’s Muslims

Leaked List of Over 2,000 Detainees Demonstrates Automated Repression

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Release Children; Allow UN Refugee Agency Access to Detained Migrants

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Yemen: Jailed Journalists Face Abuse, Death Penalty

Houthi Authorities Should Free 4 Reporters Wrongfully Convicted

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October 23, 2020 News Release

Iran: Prisoners Who Reported Abuse Charged

Unfair Trials, Impunity, Pressure to Silence Victims

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