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‘If this is trouble, I am a troublemaker’: Sudha Bharadwaj on her activism, human rights in India

Note: This interview was first published in October 2022.

Newslaundry

‘Targeted for fact-checking’: Human rights bodies condemn criminal case against Zubair

Days after reports of a fresh case being lodged against Alt News founder Mohammed Zubair in Uttar Pradesh over his social media post, international human rights organisations have issued a letter in his support, condemning the police action.

Newslaundry

Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights

George Soros' philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, will continue to fund human rights movements around the world

The Independent UK

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Senior Queensland police resisted moves to address sexism and racism in the force, report finds

Review of workplace by the state’s Human Rights Commission found ‘systemic discrimination against women, First Nations and culturally diverse officers’

The Guardian - AU

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Human rights for Syrians but perhaps not for Saudis in Labour’s Middle East

While David Lammy lauded the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Keir Starmer was having a love-in with Mohammed bin Salman

The Guardian - UK

The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious

Signed exactly 76 years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world’s most translated document. It is widely acknowledged as the foundation of international human rights work, not just in legal settings but in wider civil society.

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Keir Starmer says Saudi Arabia trip fulfils ‘number one mission’ to grow UK economy

PM defends ties between two countries and says he will be able to raise concerns about Saudi government’s human rights record

The Guardian - UK

Starmer defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was pressed to raise human rights concerns during his talks with Mohammad bin Salman

Evening Standard

Gang leader accused of massacring more than 100 old people in revenge attack

He is accused of massacring older people and religious leaders to avenge his son’s death

The Independent UK

War On Drugs 'Has Failed, Completely And Utterly': UN High Commissioner Urges Evidence-Based Solutions

UN calls for evidence-based, human rights-focused approach to drug policies, declaring the failed war on drugs needs to be abandoned. Urges transformative change and adoption of International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy.

Benzinga

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.

Evening Standard

Economic growth more important than human rights, Downing Street suggests

PM’s spokesperson says economic growth is ‘number one priority’ amid questions over human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns

Sir Keir Starmer was meeting Mohammad bin Salman on the latest leg of his Middle East trip.

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The Independent UK

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Tanzania opposition laments its ‘naivety’ over president as repression intensifies

Recent killings and arrests of government critics suggest end of reformist approach under Samia Suluhu Hassan, say political rivals

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ rights

Fifa’s glowing approval of the Gulf state’s proposals for the 2034 football tournament despite the kingdom’s appalling humanitarian record has been slammed by campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations

Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce

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The Conversation

Trump’s demonization of asylum-seekers undermines global protections — will Canada be complicit?

In recent days, the Canadian government has shown the first signs of how it will respond to Donald Trump’s efforts to turn migration into a border security and enforcement issue.

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Syrian Rebels Claim Control Of Notorious Saydnaya Military Prison

Syrian rebels seize control of Saydnaya Military Prison, known for human rights abuses. Recent reports highlight ongoing torture and abuse in Syrian detent...

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to meet Saudi crown prince in push for infrastructure cash

Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0

The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts

The Independent UK

Atlanta city guide: What to do and where to stay in Georgia’s sprawling cultural hub

There’s more to Atlanta than just sports and flight connections – Annabel Grossman explores the city’s neighbourhoods to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in the unofficial capital of the South

AAP

Battle lines drawn on controversial youth crime laws

Child advocates say "adult crime, adult time" laws will lead to more offending but victims say they have waited too long for action against young offenders.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer challenged on unearthed report HE WROTE amid silence on Gaza 'genocide'

KEIR Starmer has been challenged to follow his own advice and end arms exports to Israel after The National uncovered a report he had penned for…

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