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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism

In its landmark ruling, issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled what the suit called the LGBTQ+ “movement” operating in Russia as an extremist organization and banned it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country

The Independent UK

Gambian man convicted in Germany for role in killings under Gambia's former ruler

A German court has convicted a Gambian man of murder and crimes against humanity for involvement in the killing of government critics in his West African homeland

The Independent UK

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Human rights of Danish sub killer were not violated when prison banned letters, visits, court says

A Danish court has ruled that the human rights of a Danish man who was convicted of murdering a Swedish journalist on his homemade submarine were not violated as he had claimed

The Independent UK

Russia outlaws ‘international LGBT public movement’ as extremist

Human rights activists say supreme court’s vague wording provides wide scope for persecution

The Guardian - UK

Since the Gaza war began, violence against Palestinians has also surged in the West Bank – and gone virtually unnoticed

While the world remains fixated on the devastating October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, there has been a pronounced – and mostly unnoticed – escalation in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

The Conversation

Understanding rat-hole mining | Explained

Rat-hole mining, once used in Meghalaya, was used to rescue 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. Despite a 2014 ban, illegal mining and trafficking of coal continues, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution. Human rights activists flagged the hazards of rat-hole mining two decades ago, with reports estimating…

The Hindu

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UN and AU sign deal to correct injustices suffered by African nations

The United Nations has agreed a new human rights agreement with the African Union aimed at reinforcing peace and security on a continent that has been "the double victim of injustice".

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda is a proxy in the war for the Tory soul. It’s a war Rishi Sunak is losing

A brave leader would admit he is cornered and set out a new direction to his party and the public. He’s not that guy, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Texas Troopers Killed 74 People in Vehicle Chases Since Implementing Controversial Border Program

From March 2021 to July 2023, 74 people were killed and nearly 200 were injured in vehicle chases occurring in counties affected by Operation Lone Star.

Reason

UK anti-strike rules may breach international law, MPs and peers warn

Joint committee on human rights says some public sector workers may be completely prevented from striking

The Guardian - UK

UK equality watchdog faces review after new complaint over trans stance

Move could lead to EHRC losing its A status with global body and its right to participate at UN human rights council

The Guardian - UK

Zambia's foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs,…

The Conversation

Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

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UK humans rights watchdog under review over approach to transgender people

THE UK’s human rights watchdog is under review and faces losing its seat on a United Nations council over its approach to transgender rights. The…

The Guardian - US

UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina

Evidence of Chemours-operated plant contaminating region is ‘alleged human rights violations’, say experts appointed by council

AAP

Government appoints new disability discrimination boss

The federal government has named human rights advocate Rosemary Kayess as Australia's new disability discrimination commissioner.

The Independent UK

Ignoring international rules on Rwanda could delay flights, PM reportedly told

The Prime Minister has reportedly been handed legal advice suggesting that ignoring human rights treaties could delay deportation flights further.

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The Catholic Church In SA Takes On Those Who Exploit South Africa’s Poor

The Church Steps Up Its Moral Obligation Mandate In Advocating For Social Justice For The Oppressed.

The Hindu

Cusat stampede: rights panel registers case

Kerala State Human Rights Commission has registered a case and ordered an emergency inquiry into the Cusat stampede that killed four people. They will examine all factors, including security lapses, and have issued a notice to the District Police Chief and Cusat Registrar. A sitting will be held at Aluva…

International Business Times

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

The Independent UK

Banner calling for release of activist in UAE flown over Etihad Stadium

The plane circled the stadium in the early stages of City’s Premier League match against Liverpool.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak risks ripping up Good Friday agreement over Rwanda, senior Tories say

Concerns echo White House remarks that blocking human rights laws could undermine Northern Ireland peace process

The Conversation

UK's failed asylum deportation plan puts Rwanda's human rights and refugee struggles in the spotlight

The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely.

Al Jazeera

Kenya’s Ogiek people fight on against eviction from Mau Forest

The Ogiek have been accused of encroachment and deforestation in a place they consider home by Kenyan authorities.

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