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August 4, 2009 News Release

Malaysia: Drop Charges Against Peaceful Demonstrators

Repeal Internal Security Act

August 4, 2009 News Release

Syria: Free Prominent Rights Lawyer

Muhanad al-Hasani Detained for Monitoring Trials, Defending Political Activists

August 4, 2009 News Release

India: Overhaul Abusive, Failing Police System

Disrepair of Police Forces and Lack of Accountability Contribute to Rights Violations

August 3, 2009 News Release

China: Ensure Fair Trial for Tibetan Filmmaker

Dhondup Wangchen Being Denied Due Process

August 3, 2009 News Release

Pacific Islands Forum: Press Fiji on Rights

Leaders’ Meeting Should Address Abuses That Followed Coup

August 3, 2009 News Release

Uzbekistan: Free Journalist Sentenced to over 12 Years

Politically Motivated Trial and Investigation Riddled with Procedural Violations

August 3, 2009 News Release

Sri Lanka: Adopt International Inquiry for Aid Worker Killings

Third Anniversary of ACF Murders Marked by Government Inaction, Intimidation

August 3, 2009 News Release

Kenya: Deliver Justice for Victims of Post-Election Violence

Coalition Government Should Keep Its Promises and Urgently Establish Independent Tribunal

August 3, 2009 News Release

Israel: Ensure Improved ‘Attack Warnings' to Civilians Are Effective

Follow International Law to Avoid Past Failings

August 1, 2009 News Release

Russia: Probe Official Role in Rights Defender’s Murder

Chechnya Government Officials Should Have No Part in Investigation

July 31, 2009 News Release

Venezuela: Repeal Measures Aimed at Critics

Censorship and Abuse of Power Are New Setbacks for Free Expression

July 31, 2009 News Release

Iraq: Protect Camp Ashraf Residents

Government Should Investigate Possible Security Forces Abuse of Iranian Dissidents

July 31, 2009 News Release

US: Clinton Should Stress Human Rights on Africa Trip

Seven-Nation Visit Should Urge Accountability and the Rule of Law

July 30, 2009 News Release

Africa: Reaffirm Support for International Criminal Court

African Union Decision Threatens Justice for Atrocities

July 29, 2009 News Release

Burundi: Gays and Lesbians Face Increasing Persecution

Community Members Speak Out Against New Law Criminalizing Homosexual Behavior

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