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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

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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

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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

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Georgia: Crackdown on Government Critics Deepens as Another Opposition Politician Jailed

Georgian opposition figure Giorgi (Givi) Targamadze has been sentenced to seven months in prison.

June 27, 2025

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Hungary: World is Watching as Tens of Thousands Prepare to March in Defiance of Attempted Ban on Budapest Pride

Authorities must ensure people can exercise their right to protest during Saturday’s Budapest Pride, free from intimidation, harassment or violence.

June 27, 2025

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Japan: Cruel Execution a Stain on Country’s Human Rights Record

The execution of Takahiro Shiraishi is a callous attack on the right to life and a major setback for Japan’s…

June 27, 2025