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Religious and cultural mentions removed from names of China's Xinjiang villages, rights groups say

A report released by Human Rights Watch says authorities in China’s western Xinjiang region have been systematically replacing the names of villages inhabited by Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities to reflect the ruling Communist Party’s ideology

The Independent UK

China has renamed hundreds of Uyghur villages and towns, say human rights groups

Report finds that religious, historical and cultural references have been removed by Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Saudi FIFA bid highlights rights abuses

Saudi Arabia was the only country that ultimately bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Salon

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UN rights chief warns situation in West Bank ‘dramatically deteriorating’

Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council there are concerns about unlawful killings of Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

Masked men who abused refugees likely worked ‘in concert’ with Greece

New documents from EU border agency Frontex cast doubt on a Greek mayor’s claim that the incident was ‘fake news’.

Al Jazeera

Paddington Locals File Human Rights Complaint Over A Bike Lane On Sydney’s Oxford St

“This is the most Paddington thing to ever happen in Paddington.”

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Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Pro-democracy activists and Beijing loyalists lent a colourful backdrop to talks between Chinese 2IC Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Chinese premier’s Australia visit overshadowed by officials’ apparent attempt to block Cheng Lei’s view at event

The first visit to Australia by a Chinese premier in seven years was marked by anti-China groups protesting China’s disregard for human rights

The Guardian - AU

Labor urged to put human rights record before trade as Chinese premier visits Canberra

Anthony Albanese should seek commitments for concrete action in his talks with Li Qiang, campaigners say

The Guardian - AU

Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents

Adelaide Zoo will welcome two new residents in a panda swap as the China's second-highest ranking diplomat kicks off his first visit in seven years.

AAP

Bastar activist ‘helped tribals navigate the system with Hindi’. Now she is held in 5 FIRs

It was a cold November day in 2015. Sukku Kunjam was working at his paddy field in Itavar village, nestled in the hills around Gangloor in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur. But hours later, he ran to the jungle, allegedly apprehending police torture, as security forces stormed the village for a search operation.…

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Sir Bill Browder: King’s birthday honour is for those killed for opposing Putin and those fighting against him

Exclusive: Human rights activist Bill Browder says his knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours list is dedicated to those that have been killed or imprisoned for opposing Russian leader Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Serbian Court Rules To Extradite Belarusian Filmmaker To Minsk

Serbian court decision to extradite Belarusian filmmaker raises concerns over potential human rights violations.

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Thailand Urged To Halt Extradition Of Vietnamese Activist

Human rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap to Vietnam, citing safety concerns. Bdap, a UN refugee, faces risks if ...

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Council's committee 'concerned' pension fund is invested in companies with 'interests in Israel'

Waltham Forest Council’s pension committee fears ‘any exposure the fund has to companies accused of human rights violations’

The Independent UK

Rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist, saying he's at risk if sent home

Human rights groups are urging Thailand not to extradite a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok

The Independent UK

Swiss parliament rejects landmark European court ruling in blow to global climate action

Ruling by European Court of Human Rights said Swiss government was violating rights of senior citizens by not doing enough to tackle climate crisis

Al Jazeera

Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years

One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

The Independent UK

Russian forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainians in Mariupol, new report claims

Russians targeted civilian food, water and medical facilities as tactic of war before capturing strategic port city in 2022, says report by human rights group Global Rights Compliance

The Guardian - UK

Swiss lawmakers reject climate ruling in favour of female climate elders

Co-president of the KlimaSeniorinnen says declaration is betrayal of older women

The Guardian - UK

Ugandan oil pipeline protester allegedly beaten as part of ‘alarming crackdown’

Stephen Kwikiriza is one of 11 campaigners against EACOP targeted by authorities in past two weeks, rights group says

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