Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
UN Inquiry Needed into Alleged Violations by Warring Parties
1 Dead, Arrests for Facebook Posts and ‘Insulting Police’
Investigate Killings of Civilians in Mautu Village, South-West Region
Over 60 Detained, Forcibly Moved from Occupied Territories
Build Public Confidence; Ensure Equitable Distribution
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
Mass Arbitrary Detentions, Police Brutality, Criminal Prosecutions
6 Others, Including Boy, Get Up to 5 Years for Distributing Leaflets, Video
Outdated Rules Limit Freedom of Association
Hundreds in Tarhouna Reported Missing From 2014 to 2020
Workers Still Owed Wages for Months After Informing Government of Abuse
Prosecute Killings, Prioritize Security Sector Reforms