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Pakistan: Opaque ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’ Targeting Afghan Refugees Must Be Withdrawn 

The Pakistani government’s plans to arbitrarily and forcibly expel Afghan nationals will only add to their plight and shows little…

March 26, 2025

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Global: FIFA Must Recognize, Support Afghan Women’s Team in Exile

New Report Details Afghan Women Footballers’ Fight for Right to Play

March 25, 2025

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Unlawful Expulsions to El Salvador Endanger Lives Amid Ongoing State of Emergency

The expulsion of 238 individuals from the United States to El Salvador, despite a court order explicitly barring their removal…

March 25, 2025

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Türkiye: Unlawful and Indiscriminate Attacks on Peaceful Protesters Must End and Protest Bans Must Be Lifted Immediately

Turkish authorities must end the use of unnecessary and indiscriminate force by security forces against peaceful demonstrators and investigate unlawful…

March 24, 2025

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Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Weakens Protections to the Human Right to Education 

Eliminating the Department of Education will undoubtedly weaken human rights protections for students across the country.

March 20, 2025

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USA: Chilling Verdict Against Greenpeace Sets Damaging Precedent for Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and Climate Justice 

It’s time for the world to clamp down on the corporate greed destroying our planet and harming everyone on it.

March 20, 2025

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Türkiye: Massive Escalation in Ongoing Crackdown Including Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

These draconian actions represent a massive escalation in the Turkish authorities’ ongoing crackdown on peaceful dissent.

March 19, 2025

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Russia: Authorities Must Urgently Protect and Release Journalist Maria Ponomarenko

Maria Ponomarenko should have never been imprisoned in the first place and must be immediately and unconditionally released

March 19, 2025

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Peru: Amendment of the APCI Law Paves the Way for Impunity

This amendment threatens Peru’s civic space and unduly restricts the rights of association, freedom of expression and access to justice. 

March 19, 2025

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Hong Kong: Article 23 Law Used to ‘Normalize’ Repression One Year Since Enactment

Just one year after its passage, Hong Kong’s Article 23 law has further squeezed people’s freedoms and enabled authorities to…

March 19, 2025

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Mexico: The State Must Investigate the Finding of Mass Graves in Jalisco and Tamaulipas

Mexico continues to face a serious crisis of disappearances linked to the context of violence and insecurity that has increased…

March 18, 2025

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Israeli Air Strikes Kill Over 400 Palestinians Across Gaza Following Unilateral Resumption of Mass Attacks

Israel brazenly resumed its devastating bombing campaign in Gaza killing at least 414 people in their sleep, including at least…

March 18, 2025