by rights
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Their operations have been widely criticised by rights groups.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Minister of intelligence since 2021, he was accused by rights groups of playing a key role in the suppression of protests.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
As mayor he was criticised by rights groups for using the police against street vendors in a heavy-handed manner, as he worked to keep roads clear in the capital and crack down on unlicensed businesses.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
The group cited a report released in May by rights group Amnesty International, which said that at least 10,217 people had been killed since President Bola Tinubu took office two years ago.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
Her brother Edmure had called' the banners; by rights, Lord Frey should have gone to join the Tully host at Riverrun, yet here he sat.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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