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Iraq authorities must investigate excessive use of force in Camp Ashraf - 13 August 2009

Nine Camp Ashraf residents were killed and hundreds more were injured when Iraqi security forces stormed the camp on 28 July.

A further 160 families in Cambodia face forced eviction - 13 August 2009

A further 160 families in Cambodia are to be forcibly evicted from their homes without being given adequate alternative housing or just compensation.

Zimbabwe student leaders released on bail - 10 August 2009

Four student leaders arrested and detained last week while addressing students at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, have been released.

Student leaders arrested in Zimbabwe - 6 August 2009

Four student leaders were arrested and detained while addressing students at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, on Wednesday.

Romani woman shot dead in Hungary - 4 August 2009

A Romani woman was shot dead in the village of Kisléta in Eastern Hungary, early Monday morning.

Over 100 Iranians face grossly unfair trials - 4 August 2009

More than 100 people have gone on trial in Tehran accused of organizing recent widespread civil protests.

Eight reported killed as Iraqi forces attack Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf - 29 July 2009

Eight people are reported to have been killed and up to 400 injured after Iraqi forces attacked unarmed Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf.

Protesters' rights trampled in Iran - 28 July 2009

The announcement on 13 June that incumbent President Ahmadinejad had won the presidential election of the day before by a wide margin sparked the biggest demonstrati

Thousands take action around the world in solidarity with people of Iran - 27 July 2009

Thousands of activists worldwide participated in a Global Day of Action on Saturday in solidarity with those whose human rights are being abused in Iran.

Thousands face mass eviction from homes and market stalls in Zimbabwe - 23 July 2009

Up to 200 people from an informal settlement in the Harare suburb of Gunhill in Zimbabwe face being forcibly evicted without being given adequate notice or any consu