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June 19, 2019
Colombian Government Downplays Murder of Community Leaders
A reported 30% drop in killings under Duque may be a mirage
![José Jair Cortes, a community leader from the southwestern municipality of Tumaco who was murdered on October 17, 2017.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201906amer_colombia_leadermurdered.jpeg?itok=AXZFc1t1)
June 19, 2019
UN: Expert Seeks Criminal Probe of Khashoggi Murder
Top Rights Body Should Monitor Saudi Abuses
![Candles lit by activists protesting the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi are placed outside Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul. © 2018 Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Photo](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201901wr_saudiarabia_human_rights.jpg?itok=r1rU6wJK)
June 19, 2019
US Congress Can Help Heal the Wounds of Slavery
Hearing Should Endorse Reparations for Past Harms, Ending Ongoing Abuses
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June 19, 2019
Nicaragua: Targeted Sanctions, Justice Key to Curb Abuses
Unpunished Torture; Abuse-Ridden Prosecutions of Protesters
![Illustration of protests in Nicaragua.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201810ame_nicaragua_detainees.jpg?itok=ynOiG4pR)
![People protesting in Turkey.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201905eca_turkey_kavala.jpg?itok=1YwT_aZt)
June 19, 2019
Witness: Doctors Reveal What Nicaragua Tries to Hide
Wounds Tell the Story of Beatings, Sexual Abuse, Killings
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June 18, 2019
Afghan Football Official Should Be Prosecuted
Keramuddin Karim Still At Large After Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations
![Afghan female football players from Isteghlal (in purple) and Afghan (red) compete during the women's football tournament final match in Kabul on December 6, 2013.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201906asia_afghanistan_soccer.jpg?itok=n4GKE-kH)
June 18, 2019
Notorious Militia Member Arrested in Southern Thailand
End Security Forces Culture of Impunity in Fight with Separatists
![Abdulhakeem “Hakeem” Darase is allegedly responsible for many murders of ethnic Malay Muslims accused of involvement with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201906asia_thailand_darase.jpg?itok=_197ZBLk)
June 18, 2019
Rights Groups Press Tanzania to Drop Pregnant Students’ Ban
Government Should Ensure Pregnant Teens, Young Mothers go to School
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June 18, 2019
I Funded My Own Twitter Troll With Taxpayer Dollars
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June 18, 2019
Philippines: Spate of Killings of Leftist Activists
Investigations Needed Into 4 Deaths Over 48 Hours
![People protest outside of the Armed Forces of the Philippines general headquarters on June 16, against the recent killings of activists Nonoy Palma, Ryan Hubilla, and Nelly Bagasala.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201906asia_philippines_activist_killings.jpg?itok=tLUCGMn2)
June 18, 2019
Dominican Republic: Policies Fuel Teen Pregnancy
Girls Need Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Health Services, Safe Abortion
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