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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Are Human Rights Universal?: More and more, the universality of human rights is being challenged. But groups such as the Taliban, who claim to stand for specific ...
foreignaffairs.com/articles/afghanistan/are-human-rights-universal
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
propublica.org/article/israel-gaza-blinken-leahy-sanctions-human-rights-violations
Rights group says Israeli strike on Gaza building killed 106 in apparent war crime
apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-airstrike-hamas-war-palestinians-344bd8da0254e83eedd7245a593823d0
The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
apnews.com/article/israel-iran-hamas-latest-04-17-2024-7e4ba24fbb150f020a2d240dad9d462f
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Israeli Settlers, Soldiers 'Wiping Palestinian Communities Off the Map' in the West Bank
commondreams.org/news/west-bank-communities-israeli-settlers
LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/lgbt-ghanaians-await-court-ruling-restrictive-new-law-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
Israel Urged to Stop Supporting Violent Jewish Settlers After Deadly West Bank Attacks
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/israel_urged_to_stop_supporting_violent_jewish_settlers_after_deadly_west_bank_attacks
30 Years Later, Rwanda Genocide Shows Consequences of U.S. Refusal to Prevent Mass Killing
democracynow.org/2024/4/9/rwanda_genocide_30th_anniversary_commemorations
Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region: Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/4/ethiopias-army-accused-of-committing-war-crimes-in-amhara-region
US accused of failing to act on reports of abuse by Israeli forces: Panel urged denial of Israel funds because of serious human rights violations but state ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/18/biden-weapon-report-israel-abuse
Gaza war: Deadly strike on Rafah, Israel raids Nur Shams camp in West Bank | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/20/gaza-war-deadly-strikes-on-rafah-israel-raids-nur-shams-camp-in-west-bank/
UN rights body adopts first resolution to protect rights of intersex people: The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday voted to adopt a resolution ...
reuters.com/world/un-rights-body-adopts-first-resolution-protect-rights-intersex-people-2024-04-04/
Human Rights Watch calls Israeli attack a war crime: The attack on October 31st claimed the lives of 106 people, including 54 children. An investigation did not ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/nahostkonflikt/human-rights-watch-wertet-israelischen-angriff-als-kriegsverbrechen_aid-110100613
Rights groups turn to UN to help end French police racial profiling: Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said ...
france24.com/en/france/20240411-rights-groups-turn-un-help-end-french-police-racial-profiling
'Beyond Parody': Biden Pushing for $18 Billion Warplane Sale to Israel: "Does anyone wonder why Netanyahu ignores Biden's pleas for restraint in ...
commondreams.org/news/arms-sales-to-israel
Vietnam Paints Billionaire’s Death Sentence as a Victory for Clean Governance. It’s Not
time.com/6966231/truong-my-lan-death-sentence-vietnam-corruption-business/
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Russia declares German foundation 'undesirable': Moscow has blacklisted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, a free-market think-tank as "undesirable ...
dw.com/en/russia-declares-german-foundation-undesirable/a-68863930
Doctor at Israeli Detention Camp for Gazans Blows Whistle on War Crimes: "Just this week, two prisoners had their legs amputated due to handcuff injuries ...
commondreams.org/news/gaza-detainees
Exclusive: Chad opposition figure was likely shot at point-blank range, experts say
reuters.com/world/africa/chad-opposition-figure-was-likely-shot-point-blank-range-experts-say-2024-04-08/
'End This War Crime': HRW Says Israel Is Starving Children to Death in Gaza: "The Israeli government’s use of starvation as a weapon of war has proven deadly ...
commondreams.org/news/israel-starving-gaza-children
‘Unconscionable’: US sends dozens to Haiti on deportation flight: Deportations ‘could be a death sentence’, advocates say, as gang violence and instability grip ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/unconscionable-us-sends-dozens-to-haiti-on-deportation-flight
Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
HRW Says Israel’s Oct. 31 Attack on 6-Story Apartment Building a Likely War Crime
democracynow.org/2024/4/5/headlines/hrw_says_israels_oct_31_attack_on_6_story_apartment_building_a_likely_war_crime
Deadly Israeli strike on residential building ‘apparent war crime’: Human Rights Watch
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Panama’s presidential frontrunner vows to ‘close’ Darién Gap: In announcement three weeks before election, José Raúl Mulino gave no details of how he would stop ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/panama-darien-gap-jose-raul-mulino
The unpunished deaths of other civilians question Israel’s willingness to clarify the attack on WCK
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-04/the-unpunished-deaths-of-other-civilians-question-israels-willingness-to-clarify-the-attack-on-wck.html
IDF: Home Front guidelines unchanged even as Iran threatens reprisal for Syria strike
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-04-2024/
‘Serious Rights Abuses’ – EU, US Sanction Extremist Jewish Settlers and Groups : The EU and US have imposed sanctions against extremist Jewish settlers and ...
palestinechronicle.com/serious-rights-abuses-eu-us-sanction-extremist-jewish-settlers-and-groups/
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation: Press Release - Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights
allafrica.com/stories/202404190390.html
Uganda court throws out challenge to harsh anti-gay law: Kampala, Uganda (AFP) -- Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to scrap a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/uganda-court-throws-challenge-harsh-anti-gay-law/
Human-rights groups outraged at plan to detain immigrants in federal prison: Federal budget includes $325-million to upgrade existing federal immigration ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-human-rights-groups-outraged-at-plan-to-detain-immigrants-in-federal/
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‘Unparalleled Plans’ – Israel Accelerates Settlement Projects Across East Jerusalem
palestinechronicle.com/unparalleled-plansisrael-accelerates-settlement-projects-across-east-jerusalem-report/
Crimean Tatar political prisoner diagnosed with tuberculosis, other life-threatening conditions contracted in Russian captivity
khpg.org/en/1608813586
Myanmar junta forcefully recruits over 1,000 Rohingya men, boys: HRW: The junta is using a conscription law that only applies to Myanmar citizens ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/southeast-asia/news/myanmar-junta-forcefully-recruits-over-1000-rohingya-men-boys-hrw-3586196
Rights groups complain to UN over French police racial profiling: Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they ...
thelocal.fr/20240411/rights-groups-complain-to-un-over-french-police-racial-profiling
Nigeria - 10 Years After Chibok, Schoolchildren Still At Risk: Press Release - Implement Safe Schools Plan to Protect Schools, Children
allafrica.com/stories/202404110218.html
Rwandan targeting of dissidents in Canada should be probed by foreign-interference inquiry, activists say
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-rwandan-dissidents-foreign-interference-inquiry/
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How Vietnam’s crackdowns on dissent clash with pledges of reform and trade: In forging new ties with the West, this Communist state has promised openness that ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-how-vietnams-crackdowns-on-dissent-clash-with-pledges-of-reform-and/
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Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs Sends Chill Through Kyrgyz Civil Society: After a decade, supporters of a Russian-style law regulating foreign-funded civic ...
rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-foreign-agents-chill/32893000.html
Military Executes Dozens in Amhara Region: UN Inquiry Urgently Needed; End Impunity for Abusive Commanders
allafrica.com/stories/202404040046.html
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN gender equality forum?: Saudi Arabia was recently chosen to head the UN's Commission on the Status of Women ...
dw.com/en/why-is-saudi-arabia-heading-top-un-gender-equality-forum/a-68721850
Human rights activists are shocked: Saudi Arabia chairs UN Commission on the Status of Women
n-tv.de/politik/Saudi-Arabien-sitzt-UN-Frauenrechtskommission-vor-article24837503.html
Saudi Arabia, Lagging on Women’s Rights, Is to Lead U.N. Women’s Forum: Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-un-women.html
No exit in Gaza — left with no other options, residents should have a right to flee
thehill.com/opinion/4565308-no-exit-in-gaza-left-with-no-other-options-residents-should-have-a-right-to-flee/
Tribute to deceased Chinese dissident exposes fractures at UN rights body: China interrupted an attempt by several non-governmental groups on Friday to pay ...
reuters.com/world/tribute-deceased-chinese-dissident-exposes-fractures-un-rights-body-2024-03-22/
Iran’s persecution of Baha’is branded ‘crime against humanity’: Human Rights Watch says minority group faces ‘spectrum of abuses’, including arbitrary arrest and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/iran-persecution-of-bahais-crime-against-humanity-hrw
In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms: Reuters saw 10 badly malnourished children during a visit last week to the al-Awda health centre ...
reuters.com/default/gaza-starving-children-fill-hospital-wards-famine-looms-2024-03-19/
At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve 'useless' aid parcels dropped into sea
9news.com.au/world/at-least-12-palestinians-drown-trying-to-retrieve-aid-parcels-dropped-into-the-sea/7f9ca0cf-d76b-435c-8353-dd19ddc4d7c0
EU to bolster Egypt ties with billions in funding: European leaders are expected to announce a multi-billion euro funding package and an upgraded relationship ...
reuters.com/world/eu-bolster-egypt-ties-with-billions-funding-2024-03-17/
Quick Glance: EU Announces $8 Billion Aid Package for Egypt
- The EU unveiled a 7.4 billion-euro aid package for Egypt to address concerns over migration.
- The deal was signed by Egyptian President el-Sissi and European Commission President von der Leyen.
- The package includes grants and loans over three years, aiming to enhance Egypt-EU cooperation.
- EU will assist Egypt in border fortification and collaborate on migration and terrorism challenges.
From the River to the Sea, Not a Single Palestinian is Free: Israel has put in place a complex system of laws, policies, and regulations that fundamentally ...
commondreams.org/opinion/from-the-river-to-the-sea-explained
War on Gaza: Israel likely tortured Palestinian to record rape confession, say rights groups
middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-israel-war-likely-tortured-palestinian-rape-confession-rights-groups
Gaza war: HRW, Oxfam urge the US to suspend arms sales to Israel | Africanews: The Biden administration should follow US law and immediately suspend arms ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/gaza-war-hrw-oxfam-urge-the-us-to-suspend-arms-sales-to-israel/
The Global Magnitsky Act: Make it make sense, Joe: I have no love lost for Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, but I will not celebrate the sanctions imposed on him ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/29/the-global-magnitsky-act-make-it-make-sense-joe
Let Them Eat Bread! On the Abhorrent Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War: The madness of war has beset us from the very dawn of the human presence on this ...
commondreams.org/opinion/starvation-as-weapon-of-war-gaza
ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/icc-has-no-authority-probe-philippines-marcos-tells-germanys-scholz-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects ICC Probe
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the war on drugs is now focused on prevention and rehabilitation.
- Marcos informed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that the International Criminal Court (ICC) lacks the authority to investigate his predecessors deadly drug war.
- Philippine courts are operational and law enforcement is looking into the killings.
- Human Rights Watch has disputed claims that the drug campaign has shifted towards prevention and rehabilitation.
US, UN express concern about India's religion-based citizenship law: The U.S. government and the United Nations on Tuesday expressed concerns about a contentious ...
reuters.com/world/us-un-express-concern-about-indias-religion-based-citizenship-law-2024-03-12/
Quick Glance: India to Enforce Migrant Law Excluding Muslims
- India's government plans to enact a controversial citizenship law criticized for being anti-Muslim.
- The law will allow non-Muslim religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to seek citizenship.
- Critics argue that the law is exclusionary and violates the secular principles enshrined in the constitution.
- The announcement of the law implementation has raised concerns among the opposition, accusing the government of trying to influence the upcoming elections.
North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses: North Koreans defectors spoke at a U.N. event in Geneva on Friday to expose human rights violations ...
reuters.com/world/north-korean-defectors-seek-more-un-monitoring-abuses-2024-03-15/
Quick Glance: North Korean defectors advocate for increased U.N. monitoring of abuses
- North Korean defectors speak out for enhanced U.N. investigations
- EU proposes updating U.N. report on human rights abuses
- Defectors share escape stories and concerns for family members
- U.S. urges China to uphold its obligations
US to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: If US believes Israel lacks the assurances it needs, Biden could suspend some weapons ...
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-us-review-israeli-assurances-not-violating-international-law
Images show North Korea sealing its border with China: Guard posts along a stretch of the northern border have increased from fewer than 40 to 6,500.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68499975
Quick Glance: North Korea Seals Border with China
- North Korea is using the COVID-19 pandemic to seal its northern border with China.
- Satellite images reveal heightened security measures along the border.
- Measures include constructing new fences and enhancing existing security infrastructure.
- The border closure hinders trade and living conditions in North Korea.
UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel in ‘seismic’ U-turn: ‘Hasan’, who has spent most of his life in Britain, says he would have faced persecution ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/13/uk-grants-asylum-to-palestinian-citizen-of-israel-in-seismic-u-turn
‘It’s a lose-lose situation’: Carbon ‘offset’ project in Cambodia accused of human rights violations
theworld.org/stories/2024-03-12/it-s-lose-lose-situation-carbon-offset-project-cambodia-accused-human-rights
International Womens Day 2024: 30 people defending women’s and LGTBQ+ rights around the world
cnn.com/interactive/asequals/asequals/gender-equality-defenders-international-womens-day-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking aid to Palestinians: Human Rights Watch says Israel is not complying with an order issued by the United Nations’ ...
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-02-26-2024-8682b5446e285a7fc641c9f869df9348
Quick Glance: Debate on US Support in Israel-Gaza Conflict
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes high US support for Israel.
- US President Joe Biden cautions against potential loss of global support for Israel.
- The US government is working on a possible ceasefire agreement.
- Negotiations for a temporary ceasefire are currently taking place.
North Korea COVID-19 measures were 'overbroad, excessive', activists say
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-covid-19-measures-were-overbroad-excessive-activists-say-2024-03-07/
Israel under pressure to justify its use of AI in Gaza: In Washington, however, scrutiny of Israel’s use of AI warfare appears to be low on the priority list.
politico.com/news/2024/03/03/israel-ai-warfare-gaza-00144491
Sports alliance calls for end to hijab ban in French basketball: London: France’s basketball authorities should overturn a ban on the hijab to allow equal access ...
arabnews.com/node/2473771/sport
Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Blocking Aid to Gaza: In the month since the order was issued, the average number of aid trucks entering Gaza has decreased ...
time.com/6835166/human-rights-watch-israel-gaza-aid/
Ghana to lose £3 billion over anti-LGBTQ+ bill, finance ministry warns: There has been international criticism of the anti-LBGTQ+ bill, with the United States ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-05/ghana-to-lose-3-billion-over-anti-lgbtq-bill-finance-ministry-warns
Quick Glance: Ghana could jeopardize IMF support with anti-LGBTQ bill
- An anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana could result in a loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing.
- The bill could also derail a $3 billion IMF loan package, according to the finance ministry.
- The legislation will now be presented to Ghana's President for a decision.
- The United States has expressed deep concern over the bill and called for a review of its constitutionality.
One Month Later, Israel Has 'Simply Ignored' ICJ Ruling and Continued to Starve Gazans
commondreams.org/news/israel-violating-icj-order
UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death
pbs.org/newshour/politics/un-rights-chief-urges-end-to-repression-of-independent-voices-in-russia-after-navalnys-death
The Chinese government tried to silence them. It backfired.: She had almost forgotten about the petition, a critique of the Chinese government that she had ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/china-dissidents-abroad-transnational-repression-rcna140146
Rights Groups Say Israel Has Failed to Comply with ICJ Order to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/2/27/headlines/rights_groups_say_israel_has_failed_to_comply_with_icj_order_to_prevent_genocide_in_gaza
Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres: Human Rights Watch report accuses Malaysia of subjecting detainees, including children ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/6/refugees-migrants-held-in-violent-squalid-malaysian-detention-centres
Social media firms reject ‘shadow banning’ allegations on Palestinian-related content
cnbc.com/2024/03/06/social-media-firms-reject-shadow-banning-allegations-on-palestinian-content.html
12 fans jailed for chants during Saudi Arabia match as World Cup concerns emerge: Saudi Arabia, the host of 2034 World Cup, has jailed 12 football supporters ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/saudi-arabia-jailing-fans-worldcup-32478283
U.S. Health Sec. Becerra in Farmington Hills in bid to highlight efforts to protect reproductive rights
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/28/u-s-health-sec-becerra-in-farmington-hills-to-discuss-protecting-reproductive-rights/73130072007/
ACLU report urges nixing parental consent abortion law; foes call it 'wildly out of step'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/28/aclu-report-urges-nixing-parental-consent-abortion-law-foes-call-it-wildly-out-of-step/73131206007/
Rights groups urge UN to release findings on Israeli killing of journalist in Lebanon
arabnews.com/node/2484936/media
The Italian court ruling against returning sea migrants to Libya | Explained : The Hindu explains Italy’s highest court’s ruling against forcing sea migrants to ...
thehindu.com/news/international/the-italian-court-ruling-against-returning-sea-migrants-to-libya/article67894696.ece
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