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U.S. Elections Must Be a Turning Point on Human Rights

Elected leaders must work towards a future where people can live freely and have their needs met.

November 4, 2026

A dilapidated white concrete building with black stains. Bundles of electric wires are strung across the street. A sign indicates an official police building.
(Getty Images)

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Thailand: Halt Imminent Forcible Return of Two Uyghur Men to China

Thai authorities must immediately halt any plans to forcibly return two Uyghur men to China, where they face real risk…

November 4, 2026

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(Sebastian Castañeda/Anadolu Agency)

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Peru: Closing Investigation into Forced Sterilizations Perpetuates Impunity

Closing the investigation into Peru's 1990s forced sterilization campaign is an affront to the thousands of victims of this crime…

November 4, 2026

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(Private)

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France/Lebanon: Opening of War Crimes Investigation into Deadly Israeli Strike is a Critical Step Towards Justice, Truth and Reparation

The French War Crimes Unit's investigation is a critical, long-overdue step against the Israeli forces' impunity in Lebanon.

November 3, 2026

Mountaga Tall stands in front of a sign for the CNID party.
(Private)

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Mali: Still No Accountability Six Months after Abduction of Pro-Democracy Politician Mountaga Tall and Son

Malian authorities must urgently disclose the fate and whereabouts of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall and his son.

November 3, 2026

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Ukraine: Russia’s Increased Attacks on Energy and Heating Infrastructure ‘Creating a Deadly Situation for Civilians’

This is an illegal campaign and appears to be designed to create unlivable conditions for Ukrainian civilians.

November 2, 2026

An abandoned news room.
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Russia: Closure of Novaya Gazeta Is a Devastating Loss for Embattled Media Freedom

Russian authorities must immediately end their persecution of independent media and abolish laws stifling freedom of expression.

October 30, 2026

A collage of images of lawyers Imaan Mazari Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha.
(Amnesty International)

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Pakistan: Terrorism Conviction of Human Rights Lawyers an Indictment of Justice System

These ‘anti-terrorism’ charges are being used to punish Imaan and Hadi for their human rights advocacy.

October 29, 2026

Two photos, one shows a man in a suit inspecting a barricade outside a large building, with security guars in black pants and white shirts. The other photo shows a row of security guards in black pants and white shirts, their faces blurred.
(@securityresponsee and Amnesty International)

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Cambodia: Politically Connected Security Companies Enabled Slavery and Rape in Scamming Compounds

Cambodian private security companies connected helped sustain a scamming industry built on trafficking, forced labor, torture and slavery.

October 29, 2026

Four uniformed border police officers stand in front of a car in front of a fence.
(Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images)

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EU: Frontex Reform Compounds Risk of EU Complicity in Rights Violations

The European Commission’s proposed changes to the Frontex mandate prioritize expanding the agency’s powers beyond the EU without expanding human…

October 28, 2026

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Tanzania: Authorities Weaponize Counterterrorism Laws to Restrict Civic Space Amid Pervasive Impunity over Violent Election Crackdown

Tanzanian authorities have not held anyone to account for the post-election violence security forces inflicted on protesters.

October 28, 2026

Lina Atallah, with short cropped hair, a nose piercing, and a scarf around her neck with a small microphone attached to it, sits in an office chair. There are some pictures on the wall behind her along with a lamp and a glass water bottle. The room is poorly lit.
(Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images)

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Egypt: Court Order to Shut Down and Fine Mada Masr a Devastating Blow to Media Freedom

Today’s decision to shut down Mada Masr represents a crushing blow to press freedom in Egypt.

October 27, 2026