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Sudanese Authorities Must End Violent Crackdown on Protesters, End Impunity for Abuses

Sudanese security forces have detained 2,000 people in connection with the youth-led protests in Khartoum and other major towns across…

July 11, 2012

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Mexico Must Investigate Enforced Disappearances of Three Farmers

The three men, all from the Orozco Medina family in Nuevo Zirosto, were  taken away by armed men believed to…

July 11, 2012

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Commemoration of South Sudan's Independence Occurs in the Shadow of Crisis

The abuses committed by the government of Sudan continue to be an affront to conscience.

July 11, 2012

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Russia Move to Halt New Arms Transfers to Syria ‘Feeble’ as Existing Contracts Continue

The Russian government's decision to halt new arms deals with the Syrian government, while continuing to honor existing contracts, is…

July 9, 2012

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Execution-Style Killing of Woman in Afghanistan 'Horrifying'

The horrifying killing of a young woman in Afghanistan shows the depth of women's rights abuses in Afghanistan. The road…

July 9, 2012

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DRC must not allow history to repeat itself as violence flares in North Kivu

The Congolese government must immediately take measures to protect civilians, including thousands of displaced persons, following the fall of a…

July 6, 2012

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St. Petersburg Authorities Must Allow LGBT Pride Event to Proceed Unhindered

The St. Petersburg authorities must allow a peaceful Pride march organized by the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community…

July 6, 2012

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Argentine Authorities Convict Former Presidents Videla and Bignone in Historic Case

Argentine authorities convict former Presidents Jorge Rafael Videla and Reynaldo Bignone for the systematic kidnapping of children under their leadership.

July 6, 2012

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Amid Violent Clashes, Peruvian Leaders Should Appeal for Calm

The worrying intensification of social conflicts over natural resources in Peru is paving the way for a series of grave…

July 5, 2012

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Ukraine Must Reject Planned Anti-Gay Laws

The draft laws, which purport to protect children by denying them information on homosexuality, contravene Ukraine's international obligations to protect…

July 5, 2012

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Pakistan Lynching a 'Chilling Reminder' of Dangers of Blasphemy Laws

Members of a baying mob who lynched a man accused of breaching Pakistan's blasphemy laws must urgently be brought to…

July 5, 2012

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Palestinian Authority Must Deliver Justice to Victims of Ramallah Police Violence

An investigation into Palestinian police violence against peaceful protesters must be independent and transparent, with those responsible brought to justice.

July 5, 2012