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Commonwealth leaders meet in Rwanda amid criticism of host's rights record

Commonwealth leaders meet in Kigali on Friday to discuss cooperation on topics from trade to health to climate, against a backdrop of criticism of the host Rwanda's human rights record and of a British policy to deport asylum seekers there.

Reuters

Ukraine, in symbolic move, files European court case against Russia

Ukraine, in a symbolic move, on Thursday said it had formally filed a case against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights to end "the mass and gross human rights violations" by Moscow's forces during the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Boris Johnson to dodge confrontation with Prince of Wales over criticism of ‘appalling’ Rwanda asylum scheme

PM did not raise human rights issues with president Paul Kagame, No 10 says

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‘Unethical and racist’: Parliamentarians from across Europe hit out at Boris Johnson’s Rwanda plan

UK breaches of international rules will be exploited by Russia, MPs warn

The Independent UK

UK has given Rwanda entire £120m for asylum plan - and it’s already being spent

Rwanda’s government tonight did not rule out keeping the money, even if a High Court hearing next month blocks the entire policy

Daily Mirror

No10 suggest Boris Johnson WON'T raise Rwanda plan with Charles - hours after he vowed to

Boris Johnson had vowed to face down the future King - who is said to have called the Rwanda asylum seekers plan 'appalling'

Daily Mirror

Dramatic fall in successful high court challenges to government policy

Exclusive: Drop prompts warnings ministers’ attacks on lawyers could be having chilling effect on judges

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Oliver Bierhoff raises concerns about awarding of World Cup to Qatar

Germany will compete in the Qatar World Cup and are expected to highlight the country’s human rights violations during the tournament

The Independent UK

Why UK approach to replacing the Human Rights Act is just as worrying as the replacement itself

The Human Rights Act 1998 came into force just over 20 years ago in October 2000, vastly improving protections for human rights in common law, statute, EU and international law. Now, justice secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed plans to replace it with a UK bill of rights.

The Conversation

Andhra Pradesh: APSHRC to hold camp court at Rajahmahendravaram from June 27

The Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) will organise its camp court at Rajamahendravaram from June 27 to July 1. The proceedings will be conducted by APSHRC Chairman M. Seetaramamurthy, and member Gochipatha Srinivasa Rao, Commission Secretary S. Venkata Ramanamurthy said here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Kigali summit tests Commonwealth's clout as awkward issues loom

Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to health to climate change, a summit that will test the organisation's mettle at a time when its relevance is being questioned.

Reuters

Surrogate girl, 6, loses battle to list her father on UK birth certificate

Child’s case argued that practice of naming surrogate mother’s husband breached her human rights

The Guardian - UK

German-funded inquiry into DRC atrocities slammed as ‘cover-up’

Photos appear to support claim that Indigenous villagers were killed in drive to force them from Kahuzi-Biega Park.

Al Jazeera

UK unveils plans to override European rights court after Rwanda spat

The UK government has said it will introduce legislation allowing it to ignore certain European Court of Human Rights decisions after a judge in Strasbourg blocked flights removing asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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NSW police overreached in treatment of protesters after botched raid, civil groups say

Human rights and environment organisations call for police to act ‘responsibly, with integrity’ ahead of planned climate action in Sydney

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson arrives in Rwanda amid storm over immigration policy

Boris Johnson has touched down in Rwanda ahead of a summit of Commonwealth leaders which has been overshadowed by the UK’s controversial new immigration policy.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson to meet Charles in Rwanda after criticism of asylum removal policy

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister will hold talks after heir to the throne reportedly described Government policy as 'appalling'

Al Jazeera

‘Frightening’: US appeals court upholds Arkansas anti-BDS law

Advocates say ruling will ‘flip the First Amendment on its head’ and endanger the free speech rights of all Americans.

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The Independent UK

PM hits out at ‘condescending’ opponents of Rwanda asylum seekers scheme

The Prime Minister defended the faltering flagship policy as he prepared to fly to Kigali.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson to head to Rwanda – but won't address his deportation policy

BORIS Johnson is to head to Rwanda – but he will avoid facing up to his Government’s much-criticised policy on deporting asylum seekers to the…

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson’s Rwanda showdown with Charles - as by-election danger mounts back home

It will be the first time the pair have met since explosive reports the Prince of Wales branded the policy “appalling”

The Independent UK

If it’s not the asylum seeker policy, why is Boris Johnson in Rwanda?

The Prime Minister will meet with the Prince of Wales after Charles was reported as branding the relocation scheme ‘appalling’.

ABC News

Prince Charles is attending his first CHOGM as future Commonwealth head, but the UK's Rwanda deal could make it awkward

Inspired by Australia, the United Kingdom is trying to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for offshore processing. Prince Charles is reportedly opposed to the idea, and it could make this week's Commonwealth leaders meeting in Rwanda uncomfortable for the future king.

The Guardian - UK

Eritrea women’s team footballers still in hiding after escaping in Uganda

Five members of Eritrea’s Under-20 women’s team who escaped after playing in a tournament in Uganda last year remain in hiding, the Guardian understands

Reuters

Migrant rights defenders in Greece treated like criminals, says UN expert

Human rights defenders in Greece, particularly those documenting the treatment of migrants and refugees, face smear campaigns and are treated like criminals, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor said on Wednesday.

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