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Hong Kong: Government Must Investigate and Allow Freedom of Expression Following Deadly Fire

Hong Kong authorities must transparently investigate the causes of the Tai Po fire rather than silencing people asking questions.

December 1, 2025

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Türkiye: Misuse of Criminal Justice System Must End After Acquittal of 87 Protesters, Journalists and Lawyers

The endemic misuse of the criminal justice system to crack down on dissent in Türkiye must end.

November 28, 2025

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Russia: Supreme Court’s Ominous Terrorist Designation of Navalny’s Foundation Threatens Sweeping Reprisals

The Russian Supreme Court’s designation of late prisoner of conscience Aleksei Navalny's foundation as a “terrorist organization" puts thousands at…

November 28, 2025

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Tunisia: Quash Unjust Heavy Convictions in ‘Conspiracy Case’

The Tunis Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the unjust convictions in the so-called ‘conspiracy case’ is an appalling indictment…

November 28, 2025

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Japan: Last High Court Ruling a Damaging Step Backwards on Same-Sex Marriage

The Tokyo High Court decision endorsing the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage marks a significant step backwards for marriage…

November 28, 2025

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Algeria: Authorities Must Immediately Drop Charges Against Mohamed Tadjadit and 12 Hirak Activists

Algerian authorities must immediately drop charges against Hirak activist and poet Mohamed Tadjadit and 12 others facing long prison terms or death.

November 27, 2025

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Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza Continues Unabated Despite Ceasefire

More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still…

November 27, 2025

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Global Garment Industry Profits From Denial of Right to Unionize in Major Sourcing Countries

Governments, factories and global fashion brands are profiting from the continued repression of garment workers.

November 26, 2025

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Cuba: The State Represses Women Human Rights Defenders

The Cuban authorities must end authoritarian practices and state gender-based violence against women human rights defenders.

November 26, 2025

Y Quynh Bdap, a young man, sits next to a green leafy plant in front of painted wall, looks at the camera. He wears a blue and black plaid short sleeved collared button down shirt, which is open at the neck. He has a scruffy beard and thin moustache. His head is tilted to his left.
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Thailand: Extradition of Montagnard Activist to Viet Nam Places Him at Grave Risk of Torture

Thailand's extradition of Y Quynh Bdap to Viet Nam puts the indigenous activist in serious danger of torture.

November 26, 2025

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Nigeria: Generation of Children at Risk of Missing Out on Education in the North

November 26, 2025

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Tunisia: Conviction of Human Rights Defenders Confirms Criminalization of Civil Society Work

It is outrageous that Mustapha Djemali and Abderrazek Krimi were detained and convicted for humanitarian work supporting refugees.

November 25, 2025