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Taliban’s Repression of Women Reflected in Book Ban, Author Claims

The Taliban's ban on a book by Naveeda Khoshbo reflects their continued efforts to restrict freedom of expression and women's rights in Afghanistan. Experts condemn this as a violation of free speech.
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Thai-based US Scholar Faces Jail, Deportation for Alleged Insult, Cybercrime

A Thailand-based US scholar faces up to 15 years in prison and deportation for alleged violations of lese-majeste and cybercrime laws, highlighting concerns around transnational repression by authoritarian regimes.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Commemorate Two Years of War in Sudan

G7 Foreign Ministers and EU issue statement denouncing ongoing conflict, human rights violations, and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Urge warring parties to uphold international law and provide aid access.
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Armenian Genocide Memorial Mass Held in Paris

The annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in Paris serves as a powerful reminder to honor the victims and continue the fight for recognition and justice of this historical atrocity.
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Candidate Announced for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

The US government announces its support for Rosa María Payá's candidacy to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, highlighting her expertise in democracy and human rights advocacy.
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Accountability for the Ortega-Murillo Dictatorship

The U.S. government has imposed visa restrictions on over 250 officials from the Nicaraguan dictatorship led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, as part of efforts to promote accountability and support the Nicaraguan people's fight for their fundamental rights and freedoms.