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March 15, 2021 Dispatches

Myanmar Junta Expands Crackdown Following Bloodbath

Internet, Mobile Shutdowns Violate Rights, Hinder Access to Information

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Myanmar: Facial Recognition System Threatens Rights

Camera Surveillance, Mass Data Collection Bolsters Abusive Junta

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Thailand: Stop Border Pushbacks, Provide Protection

Let UN Refugee Agency Screen Asylum Seekers from Myanmar

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March 10, 2021 News Release

India: Halt All Forced Returns to Myanmar

Returned Refugees Face Risks to Life, Liberty Under Oppressive Junta

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March 9, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: Urgently Investigate NLD Official’s Death in Custody

Immediately Produce Another NLD Official’s Forcibly Disappeared Father

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Sri Lanka: High Ranking Officials Involved in War Crimes

Germany should push for strong resolution in Human Rights Council

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February 26, 2021 Dispatches

Talks Restart to Curb Explosive Weapons Use in Populated Areas

Strong Political Declaration Needed to Reduce Civilian Harm

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Japan: Take Action Against Myanmar Coup

Join Targeted Economic Sanctions, Global Arms Embargo; Review Aid

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Malaysia: Investigate Return of 1,086 Myanmar Nationals

Action Puts Lives at Risk, Defies Court Order

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February 24, 2021 Dispatches

UN Should Speak Up on Covid-19 “Pandemic of Human Rights Abuses”

Governments Around the World Using Pandemic as Cover for Crackdowns

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Malaysia: Planned Forced Return of 1,200 to Myanmar

Returned Nationals Would Face Oppressive Military Rule

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