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Iranian Authorities Must Release Jailed Journalist and Prisoner of Conscience on Hunger Strike
Mohammad Sadiq Kabudvand has been on hunger strike since 26 May in protest at being denied permission to visit his…
July 11, 2012
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Libya Must Release Journalists Detained While Covering National Elections
Two men from the Misratah-based Tobakets TV and radio station were detained south of Tripoli by militias from Beni Walid.
July 11, 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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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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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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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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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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China’s Disappeared Uighurs Still Missing
Dozens of Uighurs who disappeared following mass arrests in the wake of a major protest in 2009 are still missing.
July 5, 2012
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Ahead of Friends of Syria Meeting Friday in Paris, Decisive International Action on Syria Needed to Quell Alarming Increase in Violence
Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.
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
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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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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