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Cuba: Authorities Must Now Release Those Detained for Political Reasons and End Repression

Cuban authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all people detained for political reasons and end the repression of those who…

April 15, 2026

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Italy: Suspension of Defense Cooperation With Israel Long Overdue

Any military cooperation between the Italian government and Israel risks making Italy complicit in crimes under international law.

April 15, 2026

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Kazakhstan: Sentencing of 19 Activists Over Peaceful Xinjiang Protest a Travesty of Justice

Kazakhstani authorities must immediately release the 19 activists as they are imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their human rights.

April 14, 2026

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Sudan: Three Years On, Warring Parties Intensify Brutal War on Civilians

The world must now urgently prioritize the protection of civilians in Sudan.

April 14, 2026

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Senators Urged to Vote Yes on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Israel

Senators must prevent U.S. arms and equipment from being used by Israel to commit war crimes, genocide, and other violations…

April 14, 2026

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Hungary: Historic Opportunity for New Government to Reverse Human Rights Rollback

This represents a momentous opportunity for Hungary to reverse the human rights rollback the country has experienced.

April 14, 2026

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Sudan: High-Income Countries Must Use Berlin Meeting to Save Lives as Conflict Hits Three-Year Mark

International donors attending the aid conference for Sudan must secure increased funding and pressure warring parties to ensure unhindered humanitarian…

April 10, 2026

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Eswatini: Supreme Court Ruling on Legal Access Offers Limited Relief for U.S. Deportees

The ruling is an important step towards upholding the right to access a lawyer for people who have been unlawfully…

April 10, 2026

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Israel/OPT: States Must Ensure Safe Passage for Global Sumud Flotilla as a Civilian Mission Challenging Ongoing Genocide

The Global Sumud Flotilla is a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, who are enduring an ongoing genocide and an inhumane blockade now approaching its 19th year.

April 10, 2026

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Bangladesh: Death Sentences for Former Police Officers Are Not the Answer to Abu Sayed Killing

We urge the Bangladeshi authorities to take steps to establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

April 10, 2026

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Russia: Extremist Label and Ban of Nobel Prize Winner Memorial Criminalizes Human Rights Work

Blatant attempts by the Kremlin to ban Memorial and erase its extensive archives of human rights violations from the public…

April 9, 2026

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Sanctuary of the South, Amnesty International USA, and ACLU of Florida Demand Immediate Medical Care for Detained Ukrainian Man on 46-Day Hunger Strike

Denying a detained person access to essential medical care is a violation of human rights. This case follows a deeply…

April 9, 2026