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January 12, 2019
New Afghan Defense Minister Should Face Investigation, Sanctions
Asadullah Khalid Implicated in Sexual Assault, Torture
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January 11, 2019
Why the Social Care Crisis is a Human Rights Issue
We are not destined to be objects of pity in our old age. But ageism is alive and kicking.
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January 11, 2019
Malaysia: Law Proposed Against Criticizing Monarchy
New Government Backtracking on Rights Pledges
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January 11, 2019
Voice for Reason Silenced in Brazil’s Maelstrom of Violence
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January 11, 2019
Ex-President Karzai Betrays Afghan Women
Downplays Role for Women in Talks with Taliban
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January 11, 2019
Why Doesn’t Trump Talk about This Man?
Alan Gonzalez Risked His Life Confronting Robbers
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January 11, 2019
Violence Skyrocketing in Colombian Municipality
Human Rights Official Returns to her Hometown to Help Change its Track Record
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January 11, 2019
Syria: Deadly School Attack Was Unlawful
Idlib Attacks Reaffirm Need for Civilian Protection
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January 10, 2019
Thailand: Insurgents Bomb School, Attack Hospital
Separatists Should Cease Attacks on Civilians
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January 10, 2019
A Bloody Day of Protest in Sudan
Violence Against Protesters and Medical Workers Must End
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January 10, 2019
US: Suit Filed Over Immigration FOIA Request
Data Denial Hides World of Detention, Deportation
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January 10, 2019
Unjustly Jailed Blogger Faces New Charges in Azerbaijan
Authorities Should Release Mehman Huseynov and Drop All Charges
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January 10, 2019
EU: Postpone Vote on Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
Rights Demands Not Met; Intensifying Crackdown
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