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July 13, 2019
Houthis Sentence Political Prisoners To Death
The U.S. is seriously concerned by the Iranian-backed Houthis’ sentencing of 30 political prisoners to death in Yemen. We urge the Iranian-backed Houthis to retract these sentences, treat detainees humanely, and cease arbitrary detentions.
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July 12, 2019
Update on the CITGO 6
The U.S. has received numerous conflicting reports regarding the welfare and whereabouts of the wrongfully detained “CITGO 6” in Venezuela. We insist that the former Maduro regime provide an immediate update on their condition and demand the immediate release of the CITGO 6.
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July 12, 2019
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