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Carbon Credit Scheme Sees Indigenous Cambodians Harassed, Evicted: Report

Indigenous Cambodians living in a protected forest say a carbon credit scheme has led to the destruction of their crops and huts, as a two-year Human Rights Watch investigation released Thursday documented forced evictions and criminal charges.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 144

As the war rages in Gaza, US President Joe Biden says he hopes a ceasefire can take effect by early next week.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024

US Eyes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire By Next Week

A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that could include the exchange of dozens of hostages held in Gaza for several hundred Palestinian detainees.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

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Israel accused of violating UN court order and blocking Gaza aid

The Human Rights Watch says there has been a 30 per cent drop in the daily average number of trucks entering Gaza

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024

Countries 'Reaching Beyond Borders' To Silence Dissidents: HRW

Governments around the world are "reaching beyond their borders" to attack their own citizens abroad in order to crush dissent, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, urging more protection for them.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

What’s behind Israel’s escalation on south Lebanon?

A notable increase in attacks may signify that Israel is stepping up a campaign to clear the south.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024

It’s time to ask why the US and UK fund Rwanda while atrocities mount up in DRC

British and North American taxpayers are funding violence in DRC. What exactly do policymakers get in return for enabling all this suffering?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

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Top carmakers at risk of using Uighur forced labour in China, report says

Brands such as General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen not doing enough to track their supply chains, rights group says.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024

What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians?

The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024

Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds

Companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD could do more to ensure their strict standards are applied in China, Human Rights Watch says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024

Dissident Russian Rockers Held In Thailand Fly To Israel

A dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band held in Thailand on immigration charges have left the kingdom to fly to Israel, according to a post Thursday on the group's official Facebook page.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024

Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand

Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers

Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2024

Chagos islanders stunned as David Cameron rules out return

Statement from British foreign secretary comes just months after his predecessor confirmed resettlement was part of talks with Mauritius

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

Burkina Faso army strikes killed dozens of civilians, says HRW

The army’s fight against rebels has been criticised as heavy-handed, with the HRW report being the latest criticism.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024

Meta downplays concerns by Australia’s online safety regulator it is censoring pro-Palestinian content

Company says there was ‘briefly’ a problem with ‘inappropriate Arabic translations’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024

ABC strongly denies outside influence in removal of Antoinette Lattouf

As broadcaster prepares to defend a wrongful dismissal case, managing editor ‘rejects’ it was influenced by pro-Israel groups lobbying for presenter to be removed

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024

‘They’re going to kill us’: Sudan’s army targets civilians on ethnic basis

Army accuses civilians of spying for RSF paramilitary based on ethnic grounds, leading to arrests, torture and killings.

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Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024

Gaza daily deaths exceed all other major conflicts in 21st century: Oxfam

Human Rights Watch also says Israel’s war has included ‘acts of collective punishment that amount to war crimes’.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024

2023 'Formidable' Year For Rights Suppression Globally, HRW Warns

The past 12 months marked a "formidable" year for suppression of human rights, with world leaders ignoring violations in Sudan and Gaza, and against marginalized groups like the Uighurs, a monitor said Thursday.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns

Human Rights Watch’s annual report highlights politicians’ double standards and ‘transactional diplomacy’ amid escalating crises

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Barcelona warn LGBTQ+ fans they could face ‘severe penalties’ in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona fans have travelled to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2023

Beyond Maghazi: What controversial weapons has Israel used in Gaza war?

From dumb bombs and bunker busters to white phosphorus, the register of allegations against Israel is growing.

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2023

Meta censors pro-Palestinian views on a global scale, report claims

Rights group says Facebook and Instagram routinely engage in ‘six key patterns of undue censorship’ of content supporting Palestine

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023

Meta ‘stifling’ pro-Palestine voices on social media, rights group says

‘Censorship’ of hundreds of posts on Facebook, Instagram during Gaza war furthers ‘erasure of Palestinians’ suffering’.

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