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The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

While the Asia-Pacific region is home to a wealth of constructive traditions and practices, it is also confronted with the conundrum of how to protect freedom of expression at the same time as tackling hate speech which is rampant today. A morass of laws of a prohibitive and inhibitive kind…

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UN rights chief urges Taliban to drop restrictions on women

The United Nations’ human rights chief has decried increasing restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan, urging the country’s Taliban rulers to reverse them immediately

The Independent UK

What will 2023 bring for Iran and its protest movement?

Iran is heading into 2023 amid continuing protests and fraught relations with the West.

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Businesses put on notice

The recent move by Norway's sovereign wealth fund to drop a Thai energy conglomerate from its portfolio raises questions about the reasons behind the decision but sends a warning to Thai corporates on their overseas investments.

Bangkok Post

Iraq’s Sudani Refers Officials Involved in Human Rights Violations to Judiciary

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani announced on Saturday that officials, including military officers, have been referred to the judiciary for committing serious human rights violations. Although a government statement did not name the officials, media reports said Sudani was referring to the Permanent Committee to Investigate Corruption and Significant…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s Foreign Minister Signals Deeper Ties with Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi defended his country's position on the war in Ukraine on Sunday and signaled that China would deepen ties with Russia in the coming year. Wang, speaking by video to a conference in the Chinese capital, also blamed America for the deterioration in relations between the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Family of man killed with crossbow in remote NT community preparing Human Rights Commission policing complaint

The family of a man killed with a crossbow in a remote community last month allege they're being denied adequate policing, with the lawyer representing them saying the level of police response has become a human rights issue.

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'Completely reasonable' to consider blocking Scottish gender reforms, Rishi Sunak says

The legislation passed by the Scottish Government last night at Holyrood makes it easier for transgender people to legally change gender and removes the requirement for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria

Daily Mirror

China sanctions US individuals over action on Tibet

China has sanctioned two U.S. individuals in retaliation for action taken by Washington over human rights abuses in Tibet

The Independent UK

China sanctions two Americans over Tibet rights controversy

China has sanctioned two Americans in retaliation for U.S. sanctions against two Chinese officials over human rights in Tibet earlier this month, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

Palmer seeks coal climate ruling review

Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal wants a review of a Queensland court's advice that its proposed coal mine should be rejected due to climate change impacts.

AAP

Will Australia receive a red card for gender equity at the 2023 Women's World Cup?

This year’s FIFA men’s World Cup has cast a media spotlight on Qatar’s human rights record. The tournament also offered an opportunity to draw attention to the current protests in Iran surrounding the mistreatment of women.

The Conversation

Council of Europe and UN welcome passing of gender reform bill in Scottish Parliament

THE passing of gender recognition reform legislation in Scotland has been welcomed by officials in the European Union and United Nations.

The National (Scotland)

PTT sets out stance on Myanmar after fund exit

PTT Group has clarified its stance amid violence in Myanmar, which reportedly led to the withdrawal of an investment fund from its subsidiary PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), which is operating a petroleum business in the country.

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The Independent UK

UAE urged to not deport Egyptian-American activist who called for Cop27 protests

Over 20 rights groups sign letter urging UAE to not deport Sherif Osman over fears he could be ‘subjected to torture’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran's Supreme Court Orders Retrial of Protester on Death Row

The Iranian Supreme Court ordered a retrial of a protester sentenced to death in early November, according to the judiciary's website, Mizan Online. According to Agence France-Presse, Mahan Sedarat was among 11 people sentenced to death for events related to the protests that have been rocking the country for three…

Reuters

Japan to look into group's report of secret Chinese police stations

Japanese authorities are investigating a report from a human rights group that China has set up police offices in Japan, a top government spokesperson said on Thursday, following similar checks by European countries, the United States and Canada.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Ex-rebel leader known as ‘the torturer’ is arrested in Haitian president’s assassination, sources say

A former rebel known as “the torturer,” who has a history of armed insurgency against Haitian leaders, has been arrested in the slaying of President Jovenel Moïse, multiple informed sources told the Miami Herald.

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US sanctions Iranian officials over protest-related executions

The US Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting officials including Iran’s prosecutor general.

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Australia could ramp-up actions against Iran for 'egregious' human rights abuses, inquiry told

Australia could ramp up measures against Iran for its "egregious" human rights abuses, including the execution of protesters, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.

Evening Standard

‘History proves’ that Rwanda plan won’t work and UK must reconsider, new UN human rights chief says

The government cannot offshore responsibility to another state, Volker Türk says

The Independent UK

US hits more Iranian officials with human rights sanctions

The Biden administration is slapping sanctions on Iran's chief prosecutor, four other Iranian officials and a company that supports the country's security forces for their roles in an ongoing violent crackdown on antigovernment protests

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The world must not look away from Iran protests

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini at the hands of the 'morality police' was fuel for the protests, but an already aggrieved populace have long been used to widespread human rights violations, writes Dr Kat Eghdamian

The Independent UK

Rights body urges Belgium to better assist asylum-seekers

Europe’s top human rights body has urged Belgian authorities to provide better assistance to asylum seekers as hundreds of people have been left sleeping in Brussels streets in freezing temperature in recent weeks

France 24

Kenya High Court rules against forced sterilisation of women living with HIV

In tonight's edition: In a landmark ruling, Kenya's High Court recognises that the forced sterilisation of women living with HIV is a violation of their human rights. Also, the ceasefire struck in November between TPLF leaders and the Ethiopian government has seen aid start to trickle back in to the…

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