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Morning Digest | One killed, three injured in fresh gunbattles in Manipur; India will never bow down, says Rajnath Singh on border talks with China; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 29, 2024

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2024

State Department Divided Over Israel's Use Of US Weapons

The State Department is evaluating Israel's use of US weapons amid concerns of war crimes during the Gaza conflict. Secretary Blinken faces a deadline to d...

Iraq Passes Controversial Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Community

Iraq's new law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities faces global backlash for human rights violations.

Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week

NHRC and MEA prepare to defend India's human rights processes at Geneva meeting amid accreditation concerns.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Burkina Faso junta slams NGO report on massacre as 'baseless'

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024

US State Dept Condemns Iraq Anti-LGBT Law

US State Department criticizes Iraq's anti-homosexuality law, sparking international concern over human rights violations.

Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch’s report on village massacre as ‘baseless’

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as “baseless accusations” a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on February 25.

France 24 · Apr 28, 2024

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Iraq Criminalizes Same-Sex Relationships With 15-Year Prison Sentence

Iraqi Parliament's controversial law criminalizing same-sex relationships sparks international outrage and debate over human rights and individual freedoms.

U.S. Intel: Putin Unlikely Ordered Navalny Assassination

U.S. intelligence suggests Putin not directly involved in Navalny's poisoning. Tensions persist between Russia and the U.S. over human rights issues.

DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals'

The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened Apple of legal action. Its lawyers accuse the tech giant of buying minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines, where human rights are violated by rebels,... into neighbouring Rwanda. Congo’s government is questioning Apple about its knowledge of what it's calling“blood minerals”.

France 24 · Apr 26, 2024

US Holds Off On Sanctioning Israeli Units Amid Human Rights Allegations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson outlined this decision, stating that aid delivery would not be delayed, provided Israel takes specific steps to address the allegations.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

Death of man in judicial custody: SHRC recommends compensation

SHRC recommends ₹3 lakh compensation for convict's death in Madurai prison due to human rights violation.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for reporting on army killings

In a new report, Human Rights Watch said military forces ‘summarily executed’ 223 civilians in February.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

What is the conflict between Rwanda and Congo?

Everything you need to know about the difference between Rwanda and Congo - and the war between them

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024

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Blinken To Meet Chinese Counterpart In Beijing

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to address tensions and seek common ground on trade, human rights, and ...

Exploring The Top 10 Most Corrupt Politicians Worldwide

Explore the corrupt practices of 10 notorious politicians worldwide, undermining democracy and development.

India Criticizes US Human Rights Report As Biased

India criticizes US human rights report as biased, highlighting its commitment to human rights and democracy. Ongoing dialogue between the two countries.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians

Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ground have seen little change.

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Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?

Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in village raid: NGO

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

‘Every day I cry’: 50 women talk about life as a domestic worker under the Gulf’s kafala system

Denounced as giving a ‘veneer of legality to slaveholding’, the kafala labour code persists, allowing employers to abuse women, who vanish from society. This is the testimony of some of those workers, gathered over two years in a Guardian investigation

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group

Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict

Amnesty International Report Reveals Human Rights Violations In Togo

Amnesty International highlights media censorship, crackdowns on journalists, and human rights violations in Togo.

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