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@TLHumanRights
Official account for the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S. House of Representatives. Co-Chairs @RepMcGovern (D-MA) & Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 10
    Please join us for a hearing on "Human Rights in Venezuela: Status and Opportunity" on Wednesday, July 15, at 12:00 p.m. EST. humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/hearing…
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 10
    Today marks Catholic Bishop James Su Zhimin's 94th birthday. Arrested by Chinese authorities in 1997, his whereabouts have remained unknown for decades. His faith is honored and calls for accountability and truth regarding his fate continue.
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 9
    Today marks the 55th birthday of human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov. Imprisoned in Tajikistan for defending political opposition members, he remains a symbol of courage. He must be freed.
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    Ezra Jin, pastor and founder of Zion Church, was imprisoned during one of the strictest crackdowns on religious activity in China's recent history. His release, and being reunited with his family, is very welcome. China must release other detained Church members.
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    China Commission
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    Jul 5
    We celebrate the release of Pastor #EzraJin and his reunification with his family in the United States. We thank @POTUS for raising Pastor Jin’s case directly with #XiJinping and for making sure US diplomats worked behind the scenes to make this release happen. @SecRubio
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    This week in 2014, Saudi human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair was unjustly sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by a 15-year travel ban and a 200,000 riyal fine. Calls continue for his unconditional release and the restoration of all his rights.
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    TODAY: Please join us today at 2:00 p.m. EST for a virtual briefing on The Enduring Human Rights and Humanitarian Crises in Ethiopia. humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/hearing…
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @ecsavva "The gross violations of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots... are the direct result of the two phases of the Turkish military invasion in July and August of 1974 and subsequent, ongoing occupation of more than 36% of the territory...".
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    Jul 8
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    @ecsavva "The NATO alliance... preamble... 'founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law.' It is indisputable that the host of next week’s NATO summit is in direct conflict with these lofty ideals."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @ecsavva "The people of Cyprus have exhibited great perseverance... firm believers... in the maxim so eloquently articulated by Martin Luther King Jr., that 'The Arc of the Moral Universe is Long, but it Bends Toward Justice'."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @STsivicos "Over 500 Greek Orthodox churches and chapels, as well as 17 monasteries, have been desecrated, vandalized, or repurposed".
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
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    @STsivicos "Turkey continues to introduce illegal settlers into the occupied areas of Cyprus, in a deliberate policy aimed at altering the demographic and cultural landscape."
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    Jul 8
    @STsivicos "These developments are part of a broader effort to reshape the social and cultural character of the occupied areas".
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @SinanCiddi "Cyprus is the clearest illustration of the gap between the image Erdogan will project at the NATO summit in Ankara and the reality of his conduct."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
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    @SinanCiddi "In March 2026, Turkey deployed six F-16C fighter jets and additional air defense systems to the occupied north"
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @SinanCiddi "Equipping Erdogan with such U.S. capabilities would be a tremendous mistake."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
    @mrubin1971 "Erdoğan’s government currently poses more of a danger to Cypriots and democracy than the junta ever did."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 8
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    @mrubin1971 "Turkey began transferring settlers into its occupied zone... to bolster the numbers of ethnic Turks and Muslims on the island".
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    Jul 8
    @mrubin1971 "The sole purpose of Erdoğan’s move was to obstruct diplomacy and make Turkey’s landgrab permanent."
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 7
    The Ugandan security forces' shutdown of Nation Media Group-Uganda violates Uganda’s obligations to respect press freedom. The government must reopen all affected TV, radio, and print outlets, and allow NMG-U Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa to do her work without fear of arrest.
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    CPJ Africa
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    Jun 29
    #Uganda military chief orders Nation Media Group shutdowns, threatens Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa cpj.org/2026/06/uganda… The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for Ugandan authorities to swiftly and unreservedly remove security forces from the premises of the
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    Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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    Jul 7
    This week in 2017, Chinese church leader Mo Xiufeng was detained and later sentenced to nine years in prison and fined $4,500 for her "heterodox teachings." She was interrogated and tortured for practicing her religion. Mo should be released immediately and unconditionally.
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