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Feb 15, 2021
Climate Activist Jailed in India as Government Clamps Down on DissentGlobal NewsNew York Times
nytimes.com/2021/02/15/world/asia/climate-activist-jailed-india.htmlFeb 12, 2021
Refugees Flee Central African Republic, a Crisis the World NeglectsGlobal NewsNew York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/world/africa/central-african-republic.htmlFeb 12, 2021
Myanmar May Target Free Speech in Effort to Stifle ProtestsGlobal NewsNew York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/world/asia/myanmar-military-protest.htmlFeb 12, 2021
U.N. says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detaineesGlobal NewsReuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-politics-malaysia/u-n-says-malaysia-should-not-deport-refugees-amid-concern-over-myanmar-detainees-idUSKBN2AC0RLFeb 10, 2021
Protests Against Myanmar’s Coup Return to Streets, Despite Gunshots and Water CannonsGlobal NewsWall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/protests-against-myanmars-coup-return-to-streets-despite-gunshots-and-water-cannons-11612934939Feb 10, 2021
They were accused of plotting to overthrow the Modi government. The evidence was planted, a new report says.Global NewsWashington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/india-bhima-koregaon-activists-jailed/2021/02/10/8087f172-61e0-11eb-a177-7765f29a9524_story.htmlFeb 10, 2021
History of abuse for Mexican police unit in migrant massacreGlobal NewsAssociated Press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/history-of-abuse-for-mexican-police-unit-in-migrant-massacre/2021/02/10/635dbd10-6baa-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.htmlFeb 10, 2021
Polish media black out pages to protest tax they say stifles independent pressGlobal NewsWashington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/poland-media-blackout-tax-protest/2021/02/10/e6a38d88-6b7a-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.htmlFeb 10, 2021
Report: Colombia failing to protect human rights defendersGlobal NewsAssociated Press
https://apnews.com/article/colombia-latin-america-0d3c2a2118383acba026a36a285e2e1bFeb 09, 2021
As Bullets and Threats Fly, Myanmar Protesters Proudly Hold the LineGlobal NewsNew York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/world/asia/myanmar-coup-protest-photos.htmlHighlighted Publications
Jun 03, 2021
Bureau of Justice Statistics: The Justice SystemOffice of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics
https://www.bjs.gov/content/justsys.cfmJune 2021
Understanding Organized Crime and Violence in Central AsiaU.S. Institute of Peace
https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sr_495_understanding_organized_crime_and_violence_in_central_asia.pdfApr 06, 2021
Towards a Global Index of Electoral JusticeInternational IDEA
https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/towards-a-global-index-of-electoral-justice.pdfMar 23, 2021
Countering Corruption-Enabled Transnational Crime: A Practice Note for Program Officers and PractitionersJUSTRAC+
https://justrac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JusTRAC-Practice-Note-on-Countering-Corruption-enabled-Transnational-Crime.pdf