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First flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda in doubt after ECHR intervention

THE European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has intervened at the last minute in the UK Government’s scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, which…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2022

Canberra Airport calls off court case against ACT government

Airport owners argued that insisting on a measure which health experts say was unnecessary breach of ACT's Human Rights Act.

The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2022

Barcelona to Feature UN Refugee Agency Logo on Jerseys

Barcelona will promote the UN refugee agency's logo on the back of its jerseys for the next four seasons under a partnership announced on Tuesday. The agreement comes after the UNHCR recently said an unprecedented 100 million people had been forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

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Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his campaign-trail rhetoric by holding a face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince outraged Washington nearly four years ago by ordering, according…

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

Biden, In Policy Shift, To Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Next Month: Report

President Joe Biden is doing an abrupt policy about-face and will meet next month with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after years of denouncing the country’s human rights record.

Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022

Ayia Napa: British woman takes gang rape case to European Court of Human Rights

‘She is determined to push for justice in the case,’ young woman’s lawyer tells The Independent

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Rwanda's human rights abuses - missing politicians, silenced journalists and stabbings

Rwanda's track record on human rights includes violence, murder, missing people, intimidation and one of the worst genocides in modern history - yet Liz Truss labels the move to fly asylum-seekers there as "value for money"

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

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What is Rwanda like for asylum-seekers? Inside grim facilities where rooms are shared

Human rights abuses and a "police state" - the UK government is sending asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing. Here is a look at the facilities they will be housed in

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

Summit of the Americas: Biden's attempt to unite the region on migration gets off to a shaky start

The ninth Summit of the Americas, hosted by the Joe Biden in Los Angeles from June 6 to 10, was overshadowed by US president’s decision not to invite the presidents of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. The reason given for this was antidemocratic leadership and disrespect for human rights in those…

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince despite 'pariah' pledge

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a trip to the Middle East in July, in a break with his campaign pledge of making the kingdom a "pariah" as he struggles to combat record high U.S. gasoline prices.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

Charter business thrives as US-expelled Haitians flee Haiti

Thousands of Haitians in recent months have boarded charter flights to South America

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow - Roll Call

President Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his own rhetoric by meeting with the crown prince.

Roll Call · Jun 14, 2022

Facial recognition technology: how it's being used in Ukraine and why it's still so controversial

Facial recognition technology is being used in warfare for the first time. It could be a game changer in Ukraine, where it is being used to identify the dead and reunite families. But if we fail to grapple with the ethics of this technology now, we could find ourselves in…

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

European court rules Russia's 'foreign agent' law violates rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Russia's legislation on "foreign agents" violated the rights of the groups designated as such and ordered Russia to pay many of them compensation.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

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Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022

Which asylum seekers are being sent to Rwanda and how many could go?

Some asylum seekers in the UK could be sent to Rwanda under new plans

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

The documentary England must watch ahead of the Qatar World Cup

In showing the true cost of the tournament, ‘The Workers Cup’ is as powerful as it is moving. It’s why it must be shown to Gareth Southgate’s squad, writes Miguel Delaney

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

Australia raises concerns about ‘human rights abuses’ after failing to back US-led statement on Israel

Former foreign minister Gareth Evans says Albanese government’s decision to outline its own position sends ‘very clear message’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

Australia at the 2022 World Cup – five things to know, including who they will play in Group D and when

After a thrilling penalty shootout win over Peru, the Socceroos are booked once more for sports’ biggest party

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Salon · Jun 14, 2022

The arms manufacturing gold-rush

Major arms manufacturers are experiencing a genuine gold-rush moment

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022

UN human rights chief to forgo second term amid China trip criticism

Michelle Bachelet, strongly criticised over Xinjiang visit, cites personal reasons for decision

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Gareth Southgate calls for united approach among rival nations in raising equality issues at Qatar World Cup

Gareth Southgate says it is important to have “collective standpoints” between rival nations as England continue to weigh up how best to highlight alleged human rights abuses in Qatar during this winter’s World Cup.

Bristol Post · Jun 13, 2022

Bristol Against Hate plans counter-protest against Standing for Women rally

"Trans rights are human rights and these rights will be defended"

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

What is Rwanda’s record on human rights?

Plans to send asylum seekers to the central African nation, which could be about to get underway, have been bitterly attacked as ‘unlawful’ and contested at the High Court

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Bachelet will not stand for 2nd term as human rights chief

The U.N. human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet says she will not seek a new four-year term after the current one that has been overshadowed by criticism of her response to China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in western Xinjiang

Reuters · Jun 13, 2022

UN rights chief says she will not seek second term

The United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet indicated on Monday that she would not seek a second term in a wide-ranging speech to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.

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