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Dominic Raab vows to end terrorist ‘no-go areas’ inside jails

Mr Raab also promised legal reforms to stop terrorist prisoners using the Human Rights Act to claim the right to socialise among the rest of the prison population

Evening Standard

Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club Cancels Human Rights Awards for Fear of Legal Risks

Some journalists see the choice to ax the awards as an act of self-censorship antithetical to the organization’s purpose.

The News Lens

Priti Patel's 'police state' law against noisy protests passes after bitter year-long fight

The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill has passed its final hurdle after a bitter tussle in the House of Lords - where it was branded a 'slippery slope of the erosion of fundamental human rights'

Daily Mirror

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Chaos, gang violence again erupt in Haiti. Even the nation’s disarmament chief is a target

Chaos and violence is once more erupting in Haiti, where armed clashes between warring violent gangs are once more forcing residents to flee their homes under a hail of bullets.

Miami Herald

Newcastle United evening headlines: Jordan Henderson makes Liverpool rotation reveal and Magpies sent transfer message

A look at the latest Newcastle United headlines

Chronicle Live

Democrats call out India for buying Russian oil and weapons - Roll Call

Senators also warned the secretary of State to call out global human rights abuses as the U.S. focuses on threats posed by Russia and China.

Roll Call

‘Steps taken to ensure basic facilities at KSRTC station’

Response in case registered by Human Rights Commission

The Hindu

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UN rights team in China ahead of Xinjiang visit

The U.N. human rights office has sent an advanced team to the Chinese city of Guangzhou where they are quarantining ahead of a visit to the Xinjiang region, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Opposition MPs raise concerns over human rights in India amid trade deal talks

Labour MP Zarah Sultana criticised the Prime Minister for visiting a JCB factory during his visit.

The Independent UK

Newcastle United supporters 'more aware' of Saudi Arabia's human rights issues

Saudi Arabia's investment into Newcastle United immediately put the club under a microscope

Chronicle Live

US panel calls on Biden to sanction India over sliding religious freedom under Modi

Delhi has in previously pushed back against the US panel’s reports, calling it an ‘organisation of particular concern’

The Independent UK

To leave or not to leave? Twitter users debate leaving the platform amid Elon Musk takeover

The Tesla founder has described himself as a ‘free-speech absolutist’

The Independent UK

Hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in Ukraine waters – the legal rights of this profession are barely up to standard

While the world’s eyes have been on civilian casualties, forced displacement and potential war crimes on Ukrainian land, the plight of hundreds of seafarers trapped in commercial ships for the past several months has gone mostly unnoticed. They have been stranded in the main Ukrainian ports of Mariupol, Kherson and…

The Conversation

Lawyer who took on Chevron finally free

Steven Donziger spent nearly a thousand days in jail or on house arrest. Amnesty says it was corporate retaliation

Salon

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco's Minister of Health Vows Steps to Curb Immigration of Doctors

Morocco's Minister of Health Khalid Ait Taleb said his ministry is working to curb the immigration of doctors and medical professionals as the kingdom grapples with a shortage of medical staff. Responding to a question at the parliament on Monday, the minister noted that these procedures include improving the working…

The Independent UK

Head of Human Rights Watch to resign after nearly 3 decades

The longtime leader of Human Rights Watch says he will step down this summer as executive director

Reuters

Human Rights Watch chief to step down after nearly three decades

Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth said on Tuesday he would step down at the end of August after running the global rights watchdog for nearly three decades.

The Guardian - AU

First Nations challenge over approval of Clive Palmer’s coalmine begins in Queensland

Case centres on whether proposed Galilee Coal Project would harm climate and limit human rights

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AAP

Youth coal mine fight reaches Qld court

Legal arguments expected to last six weeks have begun in the Queensland Land Court as opponents of a new coal mine mount a challenge on human rights grounds.

The Guardian - AU

Xinjiang: UN team in China ahead of visit by human rights chief

Michelle Bachelet due to visit Uyghur region in May after United Nations long pushed China for ‘unfettered, meaningful’ access

The Hindu

FCRA registration of human rights NGO cancelled

CHRI is an international NGO that works for human rights in Commonwealth countries

Reuters

Human rights groups raise hate speech concerns after Musk's takeover of Twitter

Human rights groups on Monday raised concerns about hate speech on Twitter and the power that its takeover by Elon Musk would give the billionaire after the self-described "free speech absolutist" clinched a deal to take the social media platform private.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkish Court Gives Philanthropist Kavala Life in Prison

A Turkish Court on Monday sentenced prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole, finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the government in connection with the 2013 mass anti-government protests. The court in Istanbul also sentenced seven other defendants to 18 years…

The Independent UK

Partner of Army veteran taking human rights case against British Government

Dennis Hutchings died after contracting Covid-19 while awaiting trial over a fatal shooting in 1974

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong’s human rights press awards scrapped over security law fears

Foreign Correspondent’s Club’s decision sparks outrage from journalists and resignations from press freedom committee

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