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UN Human Rights Declaration a Chance to Stand by Principles

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October 7, 2019 Dispatches

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Reforms Will Grant Nationality to Children of Iranian Women

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US Court Sends Mixed Signals on Net Neutrality

States Can Protect Open Internet, but Federal Rollback Upheld

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October 3, 2019 Dispatches

Bogus Terrorism Charges Against Russian Journalists

Prosecution of Svetlana Prokopyeva, Abdulmumin Gadzhiev Aim to Silence Critics

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A Step Toward Protecting Civilians from Bombing and Shelling

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October 2, 2019 Dispatches

Russia Jails Crimean Tatar Blogger on Bogus ‘Terrorism’ Charges

Deepening Repression in Occupied Crimea

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October 1, 2019 Dispatches

Marathoners Wilt in Qatar’s Oppressive Heat

Migrant Workers Toil with Far Less Protections Everyday

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October 1, 2019 Dispatches

Polish Police Protect Pride March Amid Anti-LGBT Crackdown

Police Action in Lublin Should Set Example for All Polish Authorities

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September 30, 2019 Dispatches

Facetime Stunt Reminds Iranians Abroad of Forced Separation from Loved Ones

Government Repression Keeps Many Families Apart

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September 30, 2019 Dispatches

Filming the Philippines’ ‘War on Drugs’

International Criminal Court Requests Footage of Rights Abuses

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September 27, 2019 Dispatches

UN Expert ‘Shocked’ by Abuses in Zimbabwe

Visit Comes Amid Crackdown on Critics, Activists

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September 27, 2019 Dispatches

US Refugee Action Has Worldwide Impact

Slashing Numbers Also Undermines Aid for Front-Line Countries

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September 26, 2019 Dispatches

Hong Kong Leader’s ‘Listening Mode’ Isn’t Enough

Carrie Lam’s Community Dialogue Session No Substitute for Accountability, Change

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