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Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, a Call to Arms for Ukraine

A trio representing the three nations at the center of the war in Ukraine will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Saturday, showing no sign of giving up the fight against Vladimir Putin and his Minsk ally. Jailed Belarusian human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski, Russian human rights organization Memorial, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hundreds of refugees adrift at sea between Bangladesh and Myanmar

During the week of December 5, Rohingya refugees sent messages of distress from boats adrift at sea. Their families have shared videos of the scenes, while human rights activists have called on neighbouring countries like Thailand to take action.

France 24

Australia Imposes Sanctions on Iran, Russia over Protests Crackdown

Australia's foreign minister said on Saturday the government would place targeted sanctions on Russia and Iran in response to what it called "egregious" human rights violations. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement Australia was imposing sanctions on 13 individuals and two entities, including Iran’s Morality Police and Basij…

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Civil society calls on Rishi Sunak to commit to keeping Human Rights Act

More than 150 groups urge PM to rule out once and for all its replacement with Dominic Raab’s bill of rights

The Guardian - UK

Odesa is without electricity after strikes by Russian 'kamikaze drones'

The United States has expressed alarm over a "full-scale defence partnership" between Russia and Iran involving equipment such as helicopters, fighter jets and drones putting Ukraine and other countries at risk. The city of Odesa is suffering its worst power outages after Russian "kamikaze drone" strikes on Saturday. Meanwhile, the…

France 24

Philippines protesters decry alleged injustices under Marcos

Hundreds of people have marched in the Philippine capital protesting what they say is a rising number of extrajudicial killings and other injustices under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The protesters, led by the rights groups alliance Karapatan, gathered at a public square on Saturday before marching toward…

The Independent UK

US Presses UN on Israeli Settlement Business Blacklist

The United States said Friday it was pressing the United Nations not to update a blacklist of companies doing business in Israeli settlements, despite Washington's calls on its ally to stop expansion in occupied Palestinian territory. The State Department confirmed that it had approached the UN human rights office with…

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Australia imposes sanctions on Iran’s morality police and 13 Russians and Iranians

Penny Wong announces Magnitsky-style sanctions to punish Iran’s violent crackdown on protesters and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Australia announces sanctions targeting Iran's morality police and Russian intelligence operatives

Iran's morality police and Russians involved in the attempted assassination of former opposition leader Alexei Navalny face new sanctions imposed by the Australian government.

ABC News

Russian opposition figure jailed for 'fake news' on war in Ukraine

A prominent Russian opposition figure was on Friday sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after being convicted on charges stemming from his criticism of the Kremlin’s action in Ukraine.

France 24

Australia imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia over human rights violations

Australia's foreign minister said on Saturday the government would place targeted sanctions on Russia and Iran in response to what it called "egregious" human rights violations.

Reuters

Australia imposes sanctions on Iran

The federal government is taking action against Iran's Morality Police and others after the death in custody in September of Mahsa Amini sparked mass protests.

AAP

US and Canada announce new sanctions against Iran over protests

Washington sanctions three Iranian officials accused of participating in a ‘brutal crackdown’ against protesters.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Raisi Promises to Pursue Crackdown on Protesters

A prominent dissenting Sunni cleric on Friday said the death sentence of a protester involved in recent Iranian anti-government unrest violated religious law, as President Ebrahim Raisi promised to press on with a security crackdown a day after the man's execution. On Thursday, Iran hanged Mohsen Shekari, who had been…

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White House calls on Bangladesh to investigate reports of pre-election violence

The White House on Friday called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists ahead of a major political protest, and urged all parties to refrain from violence.

The Canberra Times

ACT pushes to make healthy environment a human right

A commitment has been made to enact a right to a healthy environment during this term of parliament.

France 24

New UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemns 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Austria's Volker Türk, granted a wide-ranging interview to FRANCE 24 from Geneva. This week, the High Commissioner travelled to Ukraine to observe first-hand the consequences of Russia's invasion on the Ukrainian people. During his visit, Türk had to take cover in an…

The Guardian - UK

Why Dominic Raab’s plan to bring back his bill of rights is all wrong

Letters: There is no case for reinstating the bill, says Geoffrey Bindman. And John Eekelaar points out some of its contradictions

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The Charter at 40

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is, by all accounts, an essential part of Canada’s democracy. It’s also celebrated around the world as one of our country’s greatest accomplishments.

The Independent UK

US sanctions companies for rights abuses in Chinese waters

The Treasury Department says it's sanctioning a group of companies and people linked to illegal fishing operations and human rights abuses in Chinese waters

The Conversation

Iran executes first protester as human rights abuses come under international scrutiny

Iran’s execution of protester Mohsen Shekari is the first after a huge wave of unrest swept around the country in the autumn of 2022.

Reuters

U.S. imposes sanctions over rights abuses, targets China and Russia

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities over alleged rights abuses, including Russia's Central Election Commission, Iranian officials and Chinese nationals.

Al Jazeera

New UN rights chief vows to engage Beijing on Xinjiang findings

Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure.

The Independent UK

UK government ‘increasingly antagonistic’ towards human rights, European watchdog warns

Government crackdown on freedom of assembly and persecution of asylum seekers among concerns of commissioner

The Independent UK

Cases of migrant worker abuse in Qatar continue to be reported during World Cup

The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre says 26 cases of reported abuse are ‘just the tip of the iceberg’

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