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Syrian Regime Amnesty Decree Released only 547 Detainees

The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented the release of 547 detainees from Syrian prisons during the period between early May till mid-June. It stressed in a report on Saturday that there are some 132,000 people still detained or held in regime prison. The report confirmed that between May 1…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN decries rising death toll, rights violating in Haiti

U.N. agencies are again warning of rising violence around Haiti’s capital, saying 99 people have been reported killed in recent gang fighting in the Cite Soleil district alone

The Independent UK

Biden fist bumps Saudi Crown Prince

"The bloody fist bump seen around the world," responded one human rights defender.

Salon

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British aid worker was ‘tortured to death’, claims human rights group

Paul Urey, 45, died in captivity last Sunday claim pro-Russian separatists in the Donetsk region of Ukraine and human rights campaigner Vladimir Osechkin said he was "tortured to death"

Daily Mirror

Biden says he confronted Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi’s killing

JIDDA, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden shared a fist bump Friday with the leader of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House scrambles to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices hammering Americans in an election year.

Los Angeles Times

U.N. urges end to Haiti gangs weapons supply; China wanted embargo

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.

Reuters

India, EU reiterate mutual commitment to universal human rights

India joins the European Union to “recognise” the “important role” of national human rights institutions, civil society actors and journalists

The Hindu

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Biden offers historic fist bump in Saudi Arabia as he abandons promise to isolate the kingdom

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden met here on Friday with the leaders of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House scrambles to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices hammering Americans in an election year.

Los Angeles Times

France urges Tehran to release film makers arrested in Iran

France has urged Iran to release three film makers arrested earlier in the month, the French foreign ministry said on Friday, in the latest criticism of Iran's record over human rights by major Western powers.

Reuters

Biden lands in Saudi Arabia, country he vowed to turn into 'pariah'

US President Joe Biden landed Friday in Saudi Arabia and met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, sealing a retreat from his campaign pledge to turn the kingdom into a "pariah" over human rights abuses.

Radio France Internationale

Tory leadership candidates' policies compared - from 'fantasy' tax cuts to culture wars

The four remaining candidates hoping to succeed Boris Johnson - Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch - have clashed over each other's records. We look at their stances on key issues

Daily Mirror

Will he or won't he? Watchful eyes are on Biden's handshakes on his Middle East trip

On Friday, the president shared a fist-bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. One day earlier, an Israeli singer declined President Biden's hand.

WEKU

President Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia, reversing promise to make it an international outcast

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden arrived at the Royal Palace here on Friday to meet with the leaders of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House is scrambling to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices…

Los Angeles Times

Ilhan Omar on Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia: ‘It sends the wrong message to everyone who cares about human rights’

‘Starting this trend of saying you’re going to do one thing on foreign policy, and not really is harmful’, the Squad member tells The Independent as Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia.

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The Independent UK

Biden to meet Saudi king, prince MBS after human rights rift

Whether Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as president ends a success or a failure may hinge on what happens when he first locks eyes with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince

Daily Mirror

6 reasons to be worried about the Tory leadership candidates who'll be your Prime Minister

All five remaining frontrunners have outlined plans to cut taxes in the race to succeed Boris Johnson. That spells bad news for austerity-battered public services - and that's before we get onto human rights and the environment...

Reuters

Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler.

Reason

The U.S. Says the UAE Has 'Significant Human Rights Issues.' They Might Enter a Defense Agreement Anyway.

The Biden administration is reportedly considering a security agreement that would further intertwine the U.S. with an authoritarian, untrustworthy regime.

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit

President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Khashoggi fiancee criticizes Biden visit

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi, is describing Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia as “heartbreaking,” accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights

The Independent UK

No10 denies dodging scrutiny after Patel and Raab postpone committee appearances

Dominic Raab pulls out of an appearance in front of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, a move branded ‘extremely disappointing’ by MPs and peers.

Reuters

Biden defends Saudi trip, says he will not avoid human rights

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not avoid talking about human rights when he visits Saudi Arabia on the second leg of his Middle East trip and stressed his position on the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely" clear.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership candidate says she will ‘eliminate’ right to protection from torture and inhuman treatment

Suella Braverman says Article 3 ties government’s hands on deportations to Rwanda

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Dominic Raab snubs appearance at human rights committee

DOMINIC Raab has pulled out of an appearance at a parliamentary committee, a move branded “extremely disappointing” by MPs and peers.

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab pulls out of appearance at parliamentary committee on human rights

The Justice Secretary had been due to appear before the committee next Wednesday.

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