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September 20, 2021 News Release

Rwanda: Paul Rusesabagina Convicted in Flawed Trial

Due Process and Fair Trial Violations Undermine Verdict

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September 17, 2021 News Release

India: Government Raids Targeting Critics

Stop Harassment of Activists, Journalists, Peaceful Protesters

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September 17, 2021 News Release

Belarus: Free Human Rights Defenders

End Attacks Against the Viasna Human Rights Group

In The Hague, Netherlands, on August 7, a demonstrator holds a placard showing the names of some of those arbitrarily detained in Belarus for protesting against President Alexander Lukashenko, and calling for their release.
September 17, 2021 News Release

UN: World Leaders Should Address Rights Crises

Warn Violators They Will Be Held to Account

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September 16, 2021 News Release

Thailand: Outlaw Torture, Enforced Disappearances

Parliament Begins to Deliberate Long-Awaited Law

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Hong Kong: Drop Charges Against Vigil Organizers

Beijing Seeking to Erase Memory of 1989 Tiananmen Massacre

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Urgent Need to Improve Accessibility Before Upcoming Elections

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September 15, 2021 News Release

South Korea: Reject Amendments to Press Law

Proposed Amendments Threaten Media Freedom, Free Expression

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September 15, 2021 News Release

Greece: Dangerous Custody Law to Take Effect

Lack of Protections Puts Women, Children at Risk

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September 15, 2021 News Release

Russia: Broad Facial Recognition Use Undermines Rights

Privacy, Political Targeting Concerns; Lack of Regulation, Data Protection, Oversight

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September 15, 2021 News Release

US: Commit to Joining Cluster Munitions Ban

Global Report Tracks Progress in Eradicating the Widely Rejected Weapons

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Abandon Deterrence Model for Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, Groups Urge

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September 15, 2021 News Release

Guinea: Leaders Should Respect Fundamental Rights

Release Everyone Arbitrarily Detained

Guinea's Col. Mamady Doumbouya, center, is heavily guarded by soldiers after a meeting with ECOWAS delegation in Conakry, Guinea on September 10, 2021.
September 15, 2021 News Release

Lebanon: UN Rights Body Should Investigate Beirut Blast

Rights Groups, Survivors, Victims Urgently Call for Justice

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September 15, 2021 News Release

Brazil: Bolsonaro Threatens Democratic Rule

Harasses Supreme Court, Signals He May Cancel Elections, Violates Free Speech

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