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Iran’s persecution of Baha’is branded ‘crime against humanity’

Human Rights Watch says minority group faces ‘spectrum of abuses’, including arbitrary arrest and property confiscation.

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UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record

Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups

The Guardian - US

ABC journalists call for chief content officer to stand down over alleged Antoinette Lattouf mismanagement

Motion passed by 75 union members expresses outrage over way Chris Oliver-Taylor and senior executives ‘damaged the public’s trust in our capacity to report without fear or favour’

The Guardian - AU

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North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says

Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.

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Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24

President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.

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Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres

Human Rights Watch report accuses Malaysia of subjecting detainees, including children, to torture.

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Chad Junta Chief To Contest May 6 Presidential Vote

Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said Saturday he would contest a May 6 presidential election, just three days after his chief rival was killed in murky circumstances.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Al Jazeera

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

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

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

‘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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