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October 15, 2024

Israel Should End Campaign to Destroy Lifesaving UN Palestinian Aid Agency

Israeli authorities should withdraw proposed legislation in parliament aimed at preventing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

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October 9, 2024 | Report

Japan: Chinese Authorities Harass Critics Abroad

Chinese authorities are seeking to intimidate people from China living in Japan who take part in activities critical of the Chinese government, Human Rights Watch said today.

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