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Did Reagan pave the way for Trump? ‘You can trace the linkages,’ says biographer

The 80s president known for sunny optimism also has a darker legacy on issues like race and Aids. ‘I don’t think you can just say, wow, Trump arrived from Mars,’ says Max Boot

The Guardian - US

Labour once sought an ethical foreign policy. That should be the guiding star in tackling the refugee crisis

Costly and lethal efforts at deterrence will not stem migration. Keir Starmer should look to human rights and the nation’s ‘bonds of affection’, not be supporting authoritarian regimes

The Guardian - UK

Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says

The United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare

The Independent UK

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Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation

Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria

The Independent UK

Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says

A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed

The Independent UK

Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court

Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi

The Guardian - UK

Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists

EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations

The Guardian - UK

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Nepal’s revamped truth commissions will need to go beyond ‘ritualism’ to deliver justice to civil war victims

Nepal’s attempt to deliver justice and accountability following the country’s decade-long civil war froze more than two years ago with little progress – but a recent development has raised hopes that it could soon be revived and revamped.

The Conversation

Members of Texas National Guard are Verbally and Physically Abusing Migrants and Asylum Seekers, Group Says

According to a 2020 report by the Kino Border Initiative, the group received 442 reports of alleged abuse by U.S. agents towards migrants and asylum seekers

Latin Times

Greens MP to tour Sydney Jewish Museum and donate funds after offensive ‘tentacles’ trope

Exclusive: Jenny Leong, who apologised after referencing antisemitic cartoon, was subject of human rights commission complaint

The Guardian - AU

Danish immigration minister hails 'valuable' Nauru tour

Opponents of an offshore asylum seeker processing centre on Nauru urge Denmark's immigration minister not to borrow from Australia's border security playbook.

AAP

UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence

A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology

The Independent UK

Pakistan Police Kill Blasphemy Suspect In Shootout

Recent extrajudicial killing of blasphemy suspect in Pakistan sparks condemnation and calls for accountability amid rising tensions over blasphemy accusations.

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Biden Administration Imposes Sanctions On Georgian Officials

Biden administration imposes sanctions on Georgian officials for undermining democracy and violating human rights.

The Independent UK

How has Italy reduced small boat arrivals by more than 60% in a year – and what is the Albania scheme?

Sir Keir Starmer says he is looking to Italy for answers on how to reduce Channel crossings

Latin Times

Report details increase of excessive force and human rights violations by Texas law enforcement on migrants

A report by the Washington Office on Latin America says reports alleging this behavior are become more frequent

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Protests Erupt at USC: Students Demand Divestment from Israel Amid Rising Tensions

In a significant display of solidarity and political protest, over 150 people gathered at the University of Southern California (USC) on Thursday to demand the university divest from Israel. The protest, part of a national day of action organized by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), highlighted growing frustrations among…

AAP

Australia slaps further sanctions on Iranians

Australia is imposing sanctions on a further five Iranians in response to human rights abuses on the second anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini's death in custody.

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