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Iran’s jailed rights advocate Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Narges Mohammadi is honoured for her fight against ‘the oppression of women’ in Iran at ‘tremendous personal costs’.

Al Jazeera

In a 'dysfunctional' world, who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, who will join the ranks of Elie Wiesel, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, will be revealed on Friday and the annual guessing game has reached its climax.

France 24

South Sudan ‘attacking’ journalists and activists who criticise the state

UN report on human rights violations says security service monitoring of the media could hamper elections in 2024

The Guardian - UK

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'No safe space in society': new UN report reveals the extent of systemic racism faced by people of African descent in Australia

A special UN working group this week tabled its first-ever report on the experiences of people of African descent in Australia to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The Conversation

Human rights probe on Ethiopia scrapped

In tonight's edition: A UN human rights probe on Ethiopia will soon wrap up after no international attempt was made to extend it. Also, increasing numbers of Senegalese migrants are heading to Central America in the hope of eventually making it to the United States. Finally, a young Guinean cycles…

France 24

Families of jailed Tunisian opposition ask ICC to investigate president

Relatives go to The Hague to pressure the court to go after leaders in Tunis over alleged rights abuses.

Al Jazeera

NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra government over deaths of several patients at two State-run hospitals

Calling the incident a violation of human rights relating to the life and health of the victims due to negligence by public authorities, the Commission issued a notice to authorities.

The Hindu

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Irish premier concerned ‘to see UK disengaging from the world’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking ahead of a European Political Community meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Spain.

The Independent UK

It is concerning to watch UK disengage from the world, says Irish PM

Leo Varadkar warns that Brexit, aid cuts and talk of abandoning human rights treaty ‘not the Britain I know’

The Guardian - UK

Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court

Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations

The Independent UK

Gaza Strip protesters received bullet wounds to ankles, medics report

Influx of injuries may suggest deliberate targeting by Israel’s army, which human rights groups say is unlawful

The Guardian - UK

UK government asks UAE for assurances over free speech at Cop28 summit

Statement at UN human rights council voices ‘disappointment’ after host country refuses to change restrictive laws

The Guardian - UK

UK equality watchdog refuses to allow staff to speak up on race, tribunal hears

Preeti Kathrecha is suing Equality and Human Rights Commission alleging unfair dismissal and race discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Rights panel resolves dispute over woman teacher’s dress

Dispute over leggings at Edappatta school resolved by State Human Rights Commission. Teacher and headmistress both faulted for not settling issue on campus. Teacher transferred to another school after apology.

The Hindu

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The Independent UK

UN-backed probe into Ethiopia's abuses is set to end. No one has asked for it to continue

A U.N.-backed probe into human rights abuses in Ethiopia is nearing its end date and no one has asked for the investigation to continue

The Independent UK

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan

Four Western countries have floated a proposal for the United Nations' top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to monitor and report on abuses and rights violations in war-wracked Sudan

Al Jazeera

Egypt faces scrutiny in US after Senator Menendez’s bribery indictment

US lawmakers are demanding probe into allegations that Egypt was involved in bribery scheme with Senator Bob Menendez.

The Hindu

NewsClick arrests | U.S. conveys strong support for media

U.S. State Dept. reiterates support for media after arrests of NewsClick journalists. Can't comment on veracity of claims of Chinese gov't ties. Discussed importance of respecting human rights of journalists, including freedom of expression. Supports media's role in free democracy.

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Evening Standard

Suella Braverman faces backlash for ‘incendiary’ language in Tory conference speech

Suella Braverman warned the future ‘could bring millions more migrants to these shores’

The Conversation

How might the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum affect Australia's international reputation?

In late September, American rap legend MC Hammer made a spectacular intervention into Australia’s upcoming referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. In a tweet, he urged Australians to “repair the breach”.

The Independent UK

Braverman warns of approaching ‘hurricane’ of mass migration

Suella Braverman warned that he future ‘could bring millions more migrants to these shores’ unless the Tories won the next election.

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman claims ‘hurricane’ of mass migration coming to UK

Home secretary uses populist speech at Tory conference to attack Human Rights Act and ‘luxury beliefs’ of liberal-leaning voters

The Hindu

HC directs State to apprise it over TSHRC chairperson, members appointment

Telangana HC directs govt to apprise it of date for appointing TSHRC chairperson/members. PIL filed by advocate over 10-month delay. Govt sought 4 weeks to explain progress, petitioner opposed. HC noted possibility of human rights violation & granted 2 weeks to apprise progress.

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman warns of ‘hurricane’ of immigration in fiery speech

Ms Braverman said the Tories stand with the ‘many’ against the ‘privileged woke minority’

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman hits out at ‘criminal’ UK human rights protections

Ms Braverman said the Tories stand with the ‘many’ against the ‘privileged woke minority’.

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