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Tunisia: Final Judicial Avenue to Overturn Convictions in Unjust ‘Conspiracy’ Case

Tunisia’s authorities must overturn the unjust convictions of 34 opposition figures, human rights defenders and lawyers.

September 3, 2026

(Publika)

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Georgia: Pardoned Protester Must Be Protected from Forcible Return to Russia

Georgia must ensure that Denis Kulanin can seek international protection, including to leave voluntarily for a safe third country.

September 1, 2026

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(Amnesty International)

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Türkiye: Osman Kavala Must Be Immediately Released Following European Court Order to Quash His Conviction

The Court concluded that Kavala was convicted for the ulterior purpose of punishing and silencing him, and to prevent his…

August 25, 2026

A crowd of thousands of people, each holding a candle with their head bowed in silence, fills a public square at night.
(CC/Etan Liam)

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Hong Kong: ‘Dismaying’ Tiananmen Convictions Part of Campaign to Erase Chinese History

Hong Kong’s National Security Law is being used to punish people for peacefully remembering one of the darkest chapters in…

August 21, 2026

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(Liubov Yemets/Gwara Media; Resul Rehimov/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images; Demand Rights at COP)

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Azerbaijan: Health of Imprisoned Government Critics at Risk as Another Political Activist Faces Extradition Threat

Azerbaijani authorities must ensure that all prisoners have immediate access to adequate drinking water, ventilation and medical care.

August 11, 2026

The Dalai Lama, wearing glasses, a slight smile, red and orange robes, and a pointed orange cap, is surrounded by monks in similarly colored robes, in front of an ornate blue, red, and gold tapestry.
(Getty Images)

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China: Activist Arrested Over Photo of Dalai Lama in Tibet Must Be Released

Chinese police arrested Zhang Yi after he showed a photograph of the Dalai Lama while visiting a monastery in Tibet.

August 5, 2026

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(Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images)

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Egypt: Release Dozens Detained Over Gen Z Online Group Calling for Political Change

Egyptian authorities must release dozens of people detained over a Gen Z online group calling for political change.

July 21, 2026

(FNDC Facebook page)

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Guinea: Two Years After the Enforced Disappearance of FNDC Activists, Abductions and Disappearances Continue With Impunity

We call on the Guinean authorities to conduct prompt, independent and transparent investigations into these cases.

July 9, 2026

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Türkiye: Conviction of Peaceful Environmental Activist Esra Işık, "a Devastating Blow"

Authorities in Türkiye must stop misusing the criminal justice system to crack down on dissent and instead protect the right…

July 6, 2026

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(Getty)

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China: New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Set to Entrench Assimilation of Minority Groups

China's new Ethnic Unity Law pushes minority ethnic groups to adopt a single, state-defined national identity dominated by Han Chinese…

June 30, 2026

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Tunisia: 25 Year Prison Term for Prominent Human Rights Defender Sihem Bensedrine an Outrageous Injustice

The verdict against Tunisian human rights defender Sihem Bensedrine is an utter travesty of justice.

June 26, 2026

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Kazakhstan: Authorities Must End Apparent Reprisals Against Relatives of Atajurt Activists

The Kazakhstani authorities must end the harassment of Atajurt members, supporters and their families.

June 26, 2026