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June 27, 2017 News Release

Uzbekistan: Forced Labor Linked to World Bank

Systematic Violations Underpin Country’s Cotton Sector

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June 27, 2017 News Release

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Proposed Measures Undermine Rights, Rule of Law

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June 26, 2017 News Release

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Urgently Enact Law to Prosecute Mistreatment, Forced Disappearance

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June 26, 2017 News Release

Perils of Back Door Encryption Mandates

‘Five Eyes’ Nations Should Support, Not Threaten, Digital Security

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China: Permit Liu Xiaobo to Freely Seek Medical Care

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June 26, 2017 News Release

US: Return Burma, Iraq to Child Soldier List

Tillerson Undermines US Law by Removing Violators

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
June 24, 2017 News Release

China: Don't Return 5 Refugees to North Korea

Don't Send North Koreans Back to Horrific Prison Camp System

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June 23, 2017 News Release

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Investigate Nuraddin Jumaniyazov’s Suspicious Death

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June 23, 2017 News Release

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June 23, 2017 News Release

DR Congo: UN Experts to Investigate Kasai Region Violence

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June 22, 2017 News Release

Morocco: Protest Leader Alleges Police Beat Him

Possible State Security Charges for Charismatic Figure in Rif

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June 22, 2017 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Leadership Change Should Prioritize Improving Rights

End Interior Ministry Repression, Commit to Reforms

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June 21, 2017 News Release

Philippines: LGBT Students Face Bullying, Abuse

Discrimination and Lack of Support Undermine Right to Education

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