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August 23, 2021 Report

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Apparently Unlawful Attacks Cause Major Lasting Harm

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Ensure Prompt Access to UN Refugee Agency for Protection

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July 27, 2021 News Release

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Release Journalists Wrongfully Detained, Sentenced

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July 27, 2021 Report

Gaza: Apparent War Crimes During May Fighting

Israeli, Palestinian Violations Show Need for International Criminal Court Inquiry

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Commercial Dealings with Abusive Military Undermines Rights

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Reports Have Helped Spotlight Abuses Including During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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July 2, 2021 Statement

Joint Open Letter to the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Re: Support for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Call for a Fact-Finding Mission in Afghanistan

July 2, 2021 Dispatches

UN Should Investigate Deadly Attacks on Afghan Civilians

Twenty Rights Groups Call for Justice and Accountability

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Tough Challenge for German Leadership in Libya Talks

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