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Consider restoring internet services: Manipur rights panel to State government

The Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has asked the State government to consider restoring internet services since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3

The Hindu

Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents

An isolated murder, a brutal attempted killing and a murky disappearance: Laotian activists have been caught up in a series of alarming recent incidents that have spooked the reclusive communist state's embattled dissident community.

Bangkok Post

Money talks: how Saudi Arabia’s soft power project is shaking up sport

Regime wants to use sport for soft power and to improve the lives of its population but has failed to wash away its human rights record

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine FM asks for support from Africa, calls on leaders to choose friends wisely

In tonight's edition: Ukraine's foreign minister has wrapped up a tour of Africa by saying that he welcomes plans for an African peace delegation to head to Ukraine and Russia but warned that it will take more than a ceasefire to resolve the war. UN judges decide that Rwandan genocide…

France 24

Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests

Military also denies allegations of human rights abuses after PTI said some of its members were tortured in custody.

Al Jazeera

'LGBTQ+ American's aren't safe': Human Rights group declares national state of emergency

An 'unprecedented and dangerous' spike in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across the US has prompted the Human Rights Campaign to issue its first-ever state of emergency. More than 75 bills have been signed into law already, it says

Daily Mirror

'We have concerns with the human rights' - Micheal Martin steps into Saudi golf controversy

Tánaiste said he has concerns over Saudi Arabia regime's further involvement in golf after PGA-LIV merger

Irish Mirror

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9/11 families horrified by PGA-LIV Golf

PGA boss did a massive flip-flop after coopting 9/11 families to condemn Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf

Salon

Saudi-PGA golf deal a stunning turnaround for once-shunned Crown Prince Mohammed

After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture

The Independent UK

Mexican president: Soldiers apparently executed five men, will face prosecution

Mexico’s president has described the slayings of five men caught on security camera footage as an apparent “execution” by soldiers, and has vowed that the perpetrators would face justice

The Independent UK

Lebanon bathing suit row: Woman harassed at Sidon public beach

Feminists and human rights activists in Lebanon are speaking out against attempts to impose increasing restrictions on their lives in the name of "conservative values". This follows an attack on a woman at a beach in the southern city of Sidon, when an Islamic cleric and his followers told Mayssa…

France 24

Human rights and regional security top the agenda as Blinken visits Saudi Arabia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held "open, candid" talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah this Wednesday, covering bilateral issues between Riyadh and Washington, as well as international relations ranging from Iran, China and the crisis in Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

UK government under fire for investing overseas aid in fossil fuel firms

Taxpayer’s money also going to companies found to be flouting human rights in Kenya and DRC, says Commons committee

The Guardian - UK

Jailed Duterte critic denied bail again

MANILA: Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail Wednesday on the remaining drug trafficking charge filed against her during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte, her lawyer said.

Bangkok Post

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Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year

Some people of faith are organizing a pushback against the wave of anti-LGBTQ rights legislation making its way through state houses this year. They're calling it Faith for Pride.

Al Jazeera

Adoption of anti-Semitism definition curbs free speech: Report

EU nations called out for adopting definition that conflates anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel.

Al Jazeera

Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations

US Secretary of State says relations between Washington and Riyadh are ‘strengthened by progress on human rights’.

The Guardian - US

LGBTQ+ Americans living in state of emergency, human rights group warns

Human Rights Campaign says emergency stems from ‘unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults’

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Ethiopia rejects ‘ethnic cleansing’ accusation in western Tigray

Human Rights Watch accuses government-backed militias, officials of committing ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’.

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Wolken: PGA Tour sold out to LIV Golf and the Saudis. Pro golf will never be the same

It didn’t matter to Jay Monahan that the money came from a country that treats human rights like an inconvenience.

The Hindu

Naidu seeks impartial probe into ‘murder’ of Anganwadi worker in Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president N. Chandrababu Naidu on June 6 (Tuesday) wrote three separate letters to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and National Commission for Scheduled Castes, urging them to inquire into the alleged murder of Anganwadi worker Savalam Hanumayamma in Ravivaripalem…

The National (Scotland)

Appoint violence against women and girls commissioner in Scotland, says review

THE Scottish Government should appoint a commissioner for violence against women and girls to ensure it is meeting human rights obligations, an…

Axios

Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people

"The multiplying threats facing millions in our community are not just perceived — they are real, tangible and dangerous."

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ 'State of emergency' declared, 'Americans Fight Back' guidebook released

Sounding the alarm about the current political climate, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous” spike in discriminatory legislation sweeping state houses

The New Daily

Shirt-fronting Australia: We need to turn the pointing finger on ourselves

Before Australia throws stones at others, we should consider how our own record looks to those who are not on our side.

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