China: Backlash Against Increasing Repression
President Xi Faces Protests in Hong Kong, Global Outcry over Xinjiang
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President Xi Faces Protests in Hong Kong, Global Outcry over Xinjiang
Backtracking on Free Expression, Accountability, LGBT Rights
Despite Pledges, Government Fails to Protect Journalists, Activists
Growing Crackdown on Peaceful Dissent; Marginalized Groups Targeted
New ‘Online Falsehoods’ Law Further Curbs Rights
New Limits on Free Expression, Association
Abusive Laws Proposed, Minorities Face Persistent Harassment
Upsurge in Attacks on Activists, Environmentalists
International Pressure Needed for Rights Improvements
Crackdown on Free Expression Tightens
Little Tolerance for Freedom of Expression, Independent Trade Unions
Government Promises to Respect Rights and Restore Democracy Unfulfilled
Refugees, Health Care, and Criminal Justice Top Agenda
67th session, 2020
Bill Undermines Girls’ Health, Dignity