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Lebanon: Authorities Must Immediately Dismiss Complaint Against Independent Media Outlets Â
The Lebanese authorities must immediately dismiss the complaint and ensure independent media are able to continue their work without fear of intimidation or harassment.
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Ghana: Hundreds Accused of Witchcraft Urgently Need Protection and ReparationÂ
Witchcraft accusations and related abuses infringe on a person’s right to life, to security, and to non-discrimination.
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Ruling that Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported Sends Chilling Message, Flies in the Face of Human RightsÂ
This decision sends a painfully chilling message to anyone living in the United States: under the Trump administration, free speech is only reserved for the few and not for all. Â
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Azerbaijan: Authorities Must Immediately Release Tofig Yagublu and Urgently Provide Medical Care as His Health Deteriorates
The Azerbaijani authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Tofig Yagublu, who has been imprisoned solely for his outspoken criticism of government.
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Israel/OPT: Long Overdue Release of Ahmad Manasra Marks the Start of a Long and Difficult Path to Recovery
Ahmad Manasra’s release today is a huge relief for him and for his family, but nothing can undo the years of injustice, abuse, trauma and ill-treatment he endured behind bars.
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Côte d’Ivoire: A Unionist Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment Must Be Released and the Right to Strike Guaranteed for Everyone in the Country
Teachers cannot be treated as criminals for exercising their fundamental rights. The authorities must respect the human rights of everyone.
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Sudan: Rapid Support Forces’ Horrific and Widespread Use of Sexual Violence Leaves Lives in Tatters
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has inflicted widespread sexual violence on women and girls throughout Sudan’s two-year civil war to humiliate, assert control and displace communities across the country.
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Yemen: U.S. Abrupt and Irresponsible Aid Cuts Compound Humanitarian Crisis and Put Millions at Risk  Â
Unless the U.S. immediately reinstates sufficient funding for lifesaving aid to Yemen , millions of people are going to be left without desperately needed support.
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Egypt: Halt Arbitrary Arrest, Disappearance and Threatened Deportation of Ahmadi Minority Members
The Egyptian authorities have legal obligations to respect and protect the right to freedom of religion of everyone in the country
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Honduras: The Presidential Candidates Have a Unique Opportunity to Commit to Human Rights
Over the past four years, the Honduran Government has broken many of its commitments to the country’s population in terms of human rights.
