Forced labor in Eritrea linked to EU projects; protesters killed in Guinea; Hong Kong police should be held accountable; freedom of expression under attack in Pakistan; labor rights violations in Thailand; and one week until the launch of our annual World Report.

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The European Union is spending tens of millions on projects built by people suffering under indefinite conscription in Eritrea, according to a new report in the New York Times.

Guinea security forces have killed 20 protesters during demonstrations against a constitutional referendum.

Hong Kong authorities should investigate police officers who used excessive force against protesters, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Freedom of speech in Pakistan is facing mounting pressure: media organisations claim they have been intimidated to stop them criticising the military.

In Thailand, there's been a fundamental failure to protect labor rights for both Thais and migrant workers.

One week to go until the launch of our annual World Report, a review of human rights issues around the globe.

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