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Human Rights Committee Introduces Fixed Eight-Year State Review Schedule

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has announced changes that will generally reduce the frequency and comprehensiveness of its review of States parties’ implementation of the International Covenant on Civil
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October 2019: UN Treaty Bodies & Regional Bodies in Session

In October, universal and regional human rights bodies and experts will review States’ compliance with their human rights obligations through the consideration of State and civil society reports and country
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African Commission Finds Violations in Cameroon’s Denial of Broadcasting License

On September 18, 2019, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) published a decision finding Cameroon responsible for violating the rights to freedom of expression, non-discrimination, and property
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Special Tribunal for Lebanon Announces New Terrorism Charges Against Ayyash

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) announced new charges on September 16, 2019 against Salim Jamil Ayyash relating to his alleged involvement in the 2004 and 2005 attacks targeting Lebanese
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African Commission Seeks Comments on Revised Rules of Procedure

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is calling on State and non-State actors, including civil society, to provide input on the most recent draft of its revised
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