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September 2, 2026 News Release

Tunisia: Civil Society Under Siege

End Criminalization, Targeting of Civil Society Groups and Members

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August 21, 2026 News Release

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Abusive National Security Law Used to Further Beijing’s Assault on Truth

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August 10, 2026 News Release

Vietnam: Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions

Police Propose Tightening Speech Restrictions; Greater Security Force Impunity

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Quash Charges and Release Chahana Takiou

Chahana Takiou, Bamako, Mali, June 2026.
July 31, 2026 News Release

Thailand: Investigate Online Attacks Against Rights Defenders

Protect Threatened Deep South Parliament Members, Rights Activist

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July 29, 2026 News Release

Vietnam: Quash Conviction of Social Media Commentator

Free Hoang Thi Hong Thai; End Persecution of Government Critics

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Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners

Immediately Free Can Thi Theu and Other Wrongfully Imprisoned Activists

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July 26, 2026 Dispatches

End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen

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July 23, 2026 News Release

Philippines: Rights Advocates in Mining Areas Face Prosecution

Dismiss Companies’ Baseless Complaints; End Criminal Libel

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July 22, 2026 News Release

Japan: Flag Desecration Law Violates Free Speech

Promptly Repeal Legislation, Recommit to Freedom of Expression

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July 21, 2026 News Release

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Drop Charges, Release Those Held in Violation of Right to Free Expression

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July 15, 2026 Statement

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July 14, 2026 Dispatches

Hong Kong Authorities Target Booksellers

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Hong Kong: Beijing Tightens Social Control

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A prison van believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai leaving West Kowloon Magistrates Courts where his sentencing took place in Hong Kong, February 9, 2026.

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