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Statement on the detention of human rights defenders

We call for the immediate release of those held for human rights work, and for access to lawyers and families.

A suspension bridge lit against the night sky
Photo: Alejandro Escamilla

Detaining people for documenting violations is itself a violation. We call for immediate release, for access to legal counsel and to families, and for the conditions of detention to be made known.