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US, UK, Canada Sanction Dozens On Human Rights Anniversary

Dozens of alleged human rights abusers around the world face new sanctions Friday under a coordinated action by the United States, Britain and Canada to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Humiliation and violence in Kenya’s colonial days – when old men were called 'boy' and Africans were publicly beaten

When King Charles visited Kenya in November 2023, many Kenyans renewed their demands for an official apology for atrocities committed by the British government during the colonial era. The widespread human rights abuses during the Mau Mau rebellion are the best-known of these atrocities. Yet we should not forget more…

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2023

Q&A: ‘I need to be vindicated’: Leila de Lima on Duterte and the drug war

Freed after six years, the former Philippines senator spoke to Al Jazeera about her ordeal and her hopes for the future.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists

The news agency says it found evidence that Israeli forces were responsible for the October death of journalist Issam Abdallah. Israel's military is investigating but says it doesn't target the press.

WEKU · Dec 7, 2023

The Guardian view on the new Rwanda bill: a draconian disgrace

Editorial: In its determination to put fear of asylum seekers at the centre of the next election, the government is brushing human rights and the rule of law aside

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi looks to extend iron-fisted rule after ten years in power

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the front-runner in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election which will be held from December 10-12. Despite being marked by a widespread crackdown on dissent and a weak economic and security record, the former army chief’s ten-year rule may be extended until 2030. It's an outcome that many…

France 24 · Dec 7, 2023

Rishi Sunak pleads with Tory rebels: Back my Rwanda plan

PM fights for political life – and flagship migration policy – as he tries to rally support for ‘existential’ vote

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Has the Government's Rwanda plan been scrapped? Labour launches Border Security Command

The deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda has been delayed until summer

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Israel accused of killing journalist in direct strike on southern Lebanon

Israel says it does not target civilians as human rights groups say incident should be investigated as a possible war crime

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023