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Peru: Authorities Must Stop Disproportionate Use of Force and Prevent Further Violence
The right to peaceful protest must be guaranteed without any limitations, and the repression of social demonstrations must stop.
October 17, 2025
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Türkiye: Leaked Proposals That Would Criminalize LGBTI People Must Never See the Light of Day
If passed into law, it would be a grave violation of the Turkish authorities’ obligations to respect, protect and fulfill…
October 17, 2025
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Central African Republic: Urgent Financial Support Needed to Prevent Catastrophic Closure of Special Criminal Court
Closing the Central African Republic's Special Criminal Court would be a catastrophic blow to thousands of victims and survivors seeking…
October 17, 2025
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Bangladesh: Climate Crisis Magnifies Discrimination Against Invisible Sanitation Workers
Sanitation workers are largely invisible in government policies on climate change, water and sanitation due to their caste, gender and…
October 16, 2025
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Iran: UN Member States Must Urgently Press Authorities to Halt Executions After Horrifying Increase
Iran has executed more than 1,000 people this year – an average of four a day.
October 16, 2025
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International Human Rights Organizations to Monitor Sentencing of Indigenous Land Defenders Criminalized by Canada
Time after time, Canada keeps privileging the interests of wealthy investors and giant corporations over the lives and rights of…
October 15, 2025
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After Fifth Bombing, Trump Administration Must Halt Illegal Caribbean Airstrikes
The October 14 U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean killing six people was murder—plain and simple.
October 15, 2025
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Resuming Immigrant Detention at Irwin County Detention Center Another Cruel Step in President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda
Reopening Irwin is a cruel act and a slap in the face to every woman who bravely told their story…
October 15, 2025
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Europe: New Lighthouse Reports Investigation Confirms Regulatory Gaps Fueling Surveillance Industry
This investigation is just the latest evidence on the failure of export controls to prevent the proliferation of dangerous surveillance…
October 15, 2025
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China: Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai Must Be Released After Decade of Cruel Secrecy
Friday marks 10 years since the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.
October 15, 2025
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Russia: Authorities Escalate Attacks on Activists in Exile with Terrorism Charges Against Anti-War Committee
The criminal case against the Anti-War Committee is the Russian authorities’ latest attempt to target activists abroad as well as…
October 14, 2025
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Global: Publishing the COP30 Host Country Agreement with Brazil is a Positive Step for Transparency
It is commendable that the COP30 host country agreement includes a commitment to uphold the human rights of all participants.
October 14, 2025