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UN Human Rights Committee
July 29, 2022
UN Human Rights Committee Criticizes Rulings of Hong Kong’s Top Court
By Eric Lai
The Committee’s call to repeal the National Security Law got the most press, but its criticism of the Court of Final Appeal is also important.
July 04, 2019
Tajikistan's Human Rights Record up for Review
By Catherine Putz
Since its last review at the UN Human Rights Committee, Tajikistan has pursued a significant crackdown on political rights.
May 23, 2018
Rights Groups Criticize Bangladesh Government for 'Silence' on Enforced Disappearances
By Faisal Mahmud
Bangladesh is accused of ignoring the issue in a report before its UN human rights review.
January 24, 2017
In Kyrgyzstan, No Freedom for Askarov
By Catherine Putz
A Bishkek court upheld the human rights defender's life sentence.
July 13, 2016
Merkel in Kyrgyzstan, Activists Urge Pressure on Askarov Case
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Committee reaffirms call for Askarov’s release.
September 01, 2014
New Anti-Hate Speech Laws Could Be Double-Edged Sword
By Clint Richards
Government attempts to limit anti-Korean rhetoric could be used to silence nuclear protests.
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