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Biden defends upcoming Saudi trip as national security necessity

President Joe Biden defended his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia in The Washington Post and pledged to give attention to human rights on his visit with the crown prince, a meeting that has been widely criticized by opponents of Mohammed Bin Salman’s policies.

Tribune News Service

Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda

President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda as he gave a preview of a trip on which he aims to reset ties with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a pariah.

Reuters

Amnesty criticises NSW protest laws

NSW's new protest laws erode people's right to fight for human rights and climate action, Amnesty International says.

AAP

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UN says Ukraine bears share of blame for nursing home attack

A United Nations report says Ukraine’s armed forces bear a large share of the blame for a deadly assault on a care home for the elderly and disabled

The Independent UK

Is Taiwan going to be the next Ukraine?

Russia's brutal war on Ukraine is, most observers agree, an assault on democracy, sovereignty and human rights. For the United States and its Nato allies, the Kremlin's aggression demands a powerful response, including unprecedented economic sanctions against Russia and huge amounts of military aid to Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Democratic freedoms: Should India worry about international criticism?

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss the reaction of the Indian government to international comments on democratic freedoms in the country, how much should the government worry about these, and what is the impact on Foreign policy

The Hindu

Unfinished business: policies that could fail under UK’s ‘lame-duck’ government

Much needed decisions on energy to retail taxes look likely to stall amid political chaos

The Guardian - UK

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Activists reject Uzbek government's version of deadly protests

A week after Uzbekistan's deadliest outbreak of violence in nearly 20 years, opposition politicians and human rights groups are challenging the government's narrative that protesters were high on drugs and incited by "foreign forces".

Reuters

U.N. rights body seeks reversal of Taliban policies making Afghan women 'invisible'

The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution on Friday condemning rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the ruling Taliban to end restrictive practices described as making them "invisible" in society.

Reuters

ECHR rules Greece guilty of pushing back boat carrying migrants

The 16 survivors appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Greece

The Independent UK

Singapore executes two drug traffickers amid human rights criticism

Singapore executed two men for drug trafficking on Thursday, attracting a fresh wave of criticism from human rights activists.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela Indigenous leader’s killing terrifies defenders of Amazon lands

Virgilio Trujillo Arana, who led community defense from criminal groups and illegal mining, was gunned down in broad daylight

The Guardian - US

Notorious Paisley criminal serving 22 life sentences in England wants to come home

Derek Brockwell claims his human rights are being breached because he is being held far away from family that could help him cope with post-traumatic stress he suffers as a result of his involvement in Paisley's 1990s drug wars.

Glasgow Live

Egypt travel bans, asset freezes choking civil society -rights groups

Years-long travel bans and asset freezes against some of Egypt's most prominent activists are being used to muzzle civil society and are exacting lasting damage on the personal lives of those targeted, according to two reports by human rights groups.

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Japanese beer giant Kirin, linked to Australian brewers, cuts ties with Myanmar junta in what activists call an 'irresponsible exit'

Kirin is the parent company of Lion, which boasts Australian brews including Tooheys, Furphy, XXXX and Little Creatures. Its departure from Myanmar has been both praised and criticised.

The Guardian - UK

Turkey should face international court over Yazidi genocide, report says

Exclusive: Investigation by group of prominent human rights lawyers also criticises Syria and Iraq

The Independent UK

Campaign to shape Afro hair discrimination in schools

Exclusive: The government recently committed to supporting a more inclusive school hair policy in its Inclusive Britain report - but took a more lukewarm position when approached by The Independent about the issue after failing to respond to queries

Reuters

Arbitrary detention widespread in Russian-held parts of Ukraine - UN rights chief

Arbitrary detention of civilians has become "widespread" in parts of Ukraine held by Russia's military and affiliated armed groups, with 270 cases documented, the U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday, unveiling plans to boost monitoring in the country.

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The National (Scotland)

Tories 'intent on attacking Scotland's more positive human rights', charity boss says

THE UK Government is intent on attacking “a far more positive” human rights environment in Scotland, a charity boss has said.

The Independent UK

Religion is ‘collateral damage’ in Ukraine war, says Truss

The Foreign Secretary condemned Moscow’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian places of worship at a human rights conference.

The Independent UK

Mainz vs Newcastle friendly to go ahead despite fans’ ‘sportswashing’ protest

Supporters have expressed disquiet over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record

The Guardian - UK

Fina’s policy on trans women in swimming is based on science, facts and human rights

Letters: Cathy Devine, Dr Jon Pike and Liam Garvey on trans participation in elite sport and the recent ruling by swimming’s world governing body

Reuters

Back from Europe, Biden turns to diplomatically delicate Saudi Arabia trip

U.S. President Joe Biden turns his attention this month to a sensitive trip to the Middle East that will test his ability to reset relations with Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince after Biden denounced him as a pariah.

The Independent UK

Report: East Africa pipeline 'breaches banking principles'

Would-be financiers of a planned oil pipeline in Uganda and Tanzania will be in breach of benchmark guidelines on financing big infrastructure projects if they go ahead, according to a report shared with The Associated Press

Al Jazeera

Canada: Final settlement reached on Indigenous child compensation

Funds will go to Indigenous children who were removed from their homes, discriminated against in provision of services.

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