The Rights Weekender
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To the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
4 Sentenced to Prison for Operating ‘Extremist Organization’
Duterte Task Force Should Promptly Investigate
76-Year-Old Crimean Tatar Jailed for Disobeying Police Orders
The Internet Urgently Needs Your Help
But Making Chaupadi a Crime is Only a First Step
Increase in Executions Since Leadership Change
Chilling Effect on Private Legal Representation
Outspoken Journalist, Ex-Ministers Face Baseless Sedition Allegations
Jakarta Police Chief Pledges to Protect Officers Who Shoot Suspects
Urge Hanoi at Talks to Address Assaults on, Jailing of Activists