Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
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Libya: Russia’s Wagner Group Set Landmines Near Tripoli
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps
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Yemen: Latest Round of Saudi-UAE-Led Attacks Targets Civilians
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
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India: Serious Concerns Raised at UN Rights Review
Member States Seek Protection of Minority Rights, Free Speech, Peaceful Assembly
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UK’s Human Rights Report Card Marked
Joint Statement of UK Civil Society Organizations following the Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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UK’s Rights Record under Global Spotlight at UN
States Need to Press UK to Uphold Its International Commitments
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Record Number of States Condemn China’s Persecution of Uyghurs
UN Joint Statement Calls on Beijing to End Rights Violations in Xinjiang
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UN Chief Admonishes India to Protect Rights of Minorities
Secretary-General Guterres Highlights that Diversity ‘Makes Country Stronger’
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Indonesia Shamelessly Abandons Uyghurs
Jakarta Votes Against UN Rights Council Debate on Abuses in Xinjiang
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All Children Have a Right to Pre-Primary Education
UN Education Expert Recommends New Education Treaty
