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Chinese Government Impunity for Crackdown on Lawyers Fuels Decade of Repression

This 10-year milestone must remind governments around the world to urge their Chinese counterparts to ensure the freedom and fair…

July 7, 2025

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Saudi Arabia: New Report Denounces Alarming Escalation in Executions Including of Foreign Nationals Convicted of Drug-Related Offenses

Saudi Arabia has launched a startling surge in executions in recent years, particularly for drug-related offenses and against foreign nationals.

July 6, 2025

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Serbia: Authorities Must End Unlawful Use of Force Against Student Protesters and Investigate all Reports of Police Violence

Serbian authorities must exercise restraint and ensure people can participate safely in demonstrations and express their dissent free from intimidation,…

July 4, 2025

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Togo: Testimonies Provide Glimpse into Violent Repression of Protests

The Togolese authorities must put an end to unnecessary and excessive use of force against protesters.

July 3, 2025

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Russia/Azerbaijan: Authorities Must Investigate Alleged Abuses Against Detainees Amid Tit for Tat Policing Operations

Due process and respect for human rights of people in detention must prevail over political tensions between states.

July 3, 2025

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Gaza: Evidence Points to Israel’s Continued Use of Starvation to Inflict Genocide Against Palestinians

Over a month since the introduction of its militarized aid distribution system, Israel has continued to use starvation of civilians…

July 3, 2025

The Dalai Lama, wearing read and orange robes and a conical orange hat, is attended to by monks also wearing red and orange robes, in front of an ornate blue and gold tapestry. He is wearing glasses and has a slight smile on his face.
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China: Authorities Must End Interference in Tibetan Religious Practices as Dalai Lama Announces Succession Plan

The Chinese authorities’ ongoing efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama are a direct assault on the…

July 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump, sitting at his desk in the Oval Office, holds up a document with his signature, with US, DRC, and Rwandan officials behind him.

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DRC: Peace Deal with Rwanda Fails to Address Serious Crimes Committed in Eastern DRC

The recent peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda fails to address justice for the victims…

July 1, 2025

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GAZA: Starvation or Gunfire – This is Not a Humanitarian Response

NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination…

July 1, 2025

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The Senate Must Vote No on President Trump’s Absurdly Misnamed “One Big Beautiful Bill” 

The Senate must reject this cruel, destructive and anti-rights bill and instead invest in humane, sustainable solutions rooted in human…

June 30, 2025

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Hong Kong: National Security Law Analysis Shows Vast Majority Unjustly Arrested

The Hong Kong government must stop using the pretext of ‘national security’ to punish legitimate expression.

June 29, 2025