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UK places sanctions on Israeli settlers for ‘forcing’ Palestinians from their land

David Cameron says ‘extremist’ settlers responsible for human rights abuses against West Bank residents

The Guardian - UK

UK announces sanctions on four ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers

The settlers are accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera

UK’s Rwanda plan ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with rights obligations

The legislation may be in breach of international treaties, according to a parliamentary report.

Al Jazeera

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Dutch Court Bans Export of F-35 Jet Parts to Israel

A Dutch court has ordered a halt to the export of F-35 jet parts to Israel, citing concerns of potential war crimes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Court Orders Netherlands To Stop F-35 Parts Delivery To Israel

The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday upheld an appeal by human rights organisations.

International Business Times

UK’s Rwanda bill ‘incompatible with human rights obligations’

Damning report by MPs warns policy places UK’s reputation for rule of law and human rights ‘in jeopardy’

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan Government Detains Human Rights Activist and Accuses her of Plotting to Kill Maduro

Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab said Rocío San Miguel was involved in a "conspiracy scheme" with that purpose

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Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder

But loopholes and a lack of transparency stall efforts to hold government accountable for its role in arming Israel.

Al Jazeera

German firm BASF to pull out of Xinjiang after Uyghur abuse claims

Chemicals producer says audits revealed no wrongdoing but recent media reports crossed red line

The Guardian - UK

Writer's Suspended Death Sentence Is a Reminder of China's Awful Record on Human Rights

Yang Hengjun's punishment will be commuted to life in prison if he passes a probationary period. But the espionage accusations against him are highly spurious.

Reason

Palestinian Woman Alleges Mistreatment During Israel Detention in Gaza

A Palestinian woman alleges mistreatment by Israeli authorities after being detained in Gaza, shedding light on the ongoing conflict in the region.

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Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

FCRA Licence: Over 20,000 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

Newly admitted lawyer took road less travelled

Almost 70 people were admitted as lawyers in Newcastle on Friday.

Newcastle Herald

Israeli lawyer arrested for peaceful protest leaves prison after 110 days

Ahmad Khalefa, human rights lawyer of Palestinian heritage, released to house arrest after organising anti-war protest

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The Guardian - AU

Push for airline compensation scheme; NSW flags tougher asbestos penalties – as it happened

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UK home secretary apologises over unlawful detention of Bahraini activist

Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei receives compensation from government after being stopped at Gatwick

International Business Times

Rights Court Faults France For Kettling At 2010 Demo

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday found France guilty of unlawfully employing a controversial police tactic to encircle protesters during a 2010 demonstration.

The Canberra Times

Health system readies for ACT assisted dying changes

Taskforce to lead health's planning for ACT VAD

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Why is Amnesty urging India to halt bulldozing of Muslim properties?

Rights group calls for a halt to the demolition of Muslim properties, calling it a form of extrajudicial punishment.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Human Rights Commission staff say organisation’s position on Israel-Gaza war is inadequate

Open letter urges commission to take stronger action over Israeli actions in Palestine as organisation says focus is on issues within Australia

Newslaundry

BJP govts ‘weaponised’ JCB for ‘targeted’, ‘illegal’ razing of Muslim properties: Amnesty probe

The authorities in five BJP-governed states repeatedly used JCB equipment for “unlawful, punitive demolition” of Muslim properties in at least 33 instances, as per an Amnesty International investigation of 63 of 128 documented demolitions in Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

The Guardian - AU

Federal government approval the final hurdle for mega Queensland coalmine

Queensland government approves Winchester South mine despite report conceding it ‘has the capacity to limit human rights’ due to climate consequences

WEKU

Portraits from El Salvador's nearly 2-year, sprawling crackdown on gang suspects

Salvadoran photographer Carlos Barrera takes a look at the nearly two years of human rights violations allegedly committed by the government of El Salvador during the country's state of emergency.

The Guardian - UK

German firm BASF urged to quit Xinjiang over ‘gross abuses’ of Uyghurs

Exclusive: Politicians say chemicals producer ‘appears to be implicated’ in abuses of minorities in Chinese province

The Guardian - US

Ugandan climate activists face charges after a month in maximum security jail

The 11 university students could be imprisoned for a year for protesting against the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline

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