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Russia lauding torture was unthinkable – now it is proud to do so

Moscow’s proud promotion of the brutal treatment of men accused of Crocus City Hall attack marks watershed momentWarning: contains descriptions of torture readers may find distressing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2024

India punishes critics by revoking visas and residency permits

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi often draws crowds of supporters from the Indian diaspora on his foreign visits. But back home, his administration has been revoking visas and residency permits of foreign nationals of Indian origin as well as spouses of Indian citizens. For those denied access or kicked out…

France 24 · Mar 21, 2024

ABC journalists call for chief content officer to stand down over alleged Antoinette Lattouf mismanagement

Motion passed by 75 union members expresses outrage over way Chris Oliver-Taylor and senior executives ‘damaged the public’s trust in our capacity to report without fear or favour’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024

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Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023

In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

US appeals court blocks Texas from arresting and deporting migrants

Strict law enabling authorities to arrest migrants put on hold hours after Supreme Court allowed it to enter into force.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024

‘A struggle for us all’: new film reveals light and shade of fight for Amazon

Five years in the making, We Are Guardians takes a hard look at the complexity of the struggle between Indigenous people, loggers and ranchers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024

North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says

Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024

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Dismissed presenter calls for ABC manager education

The ABC could be ordered by a court to educate management on how alleged misconduct should be dealt with under the enterprise agreement.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres

Human Rights Watch report accuses Malaysia of subjecting detainees, including children, to torture.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France

French lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in France's constitution. The historic move is designed to prevent the kind of rollback of abortion rights seen in the United States in recent years.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2024

UN sees ‘large number of gunshot wounds’ after Israel’s ‘flour massacre’

UN team, medics and rights monitor say evidence points to heavy shooting by Israeli forces after massacre near convoy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024

Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for ‘facilitating Israel’s genocide’ in Gaza

Managua accused Berlin of violating the Genocide Convention by funding Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024

Turkey Denies Responsibility For Alleged Abuses In Northern Syria

Turkey refutes allegations of abuses in northern Syria following Human Rights Watch report. Denies responsibility for war crimes against Kurdish residents.

Carbon Credit Scheme Sees Indigenous Cambodians Harassed, Evicted: Report

Indigenous Cambodians living in a protected forest say a carbon credit scheme has led to the destruction of their crops and huts, as a two-year Human Rights Watch investigation released Thursday documented forced evictions and criminal charges.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Middle East crisis: Biden comments on ceasefire are ‘premature’, says Hamas – as it happened

Official tells media still ‘big gaps that need to be bridged’ after US president said ‘my hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire’

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2024

Has Israel complied with ICJ order in Gaza genocide case?

Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,523 Palestinians in the month after the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent genocide.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024

Israel accused of violating UN court order and blocking Gaza aid

The Human Rights Watch says there has been a 30 per cent drop in the daily average number of trucks entering Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024

Antoinette Lattouf escalates legal battle against ABC with new federal court claim

Journalist is suing broadcaster for allegedly ‘sacking her without a proper basis and without due process’, adding to existing claim at Fair Work Commission

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2024

More than half a million people killed in 100 days: how the 1994 Rwanda genocide unfolded

Festering resentment, an assassination, then chaos … the frenzied violence that engulfed a country – and its aftermath

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

Countries 'Reaching Beyond Borders' To Silence Dissidents: HRW

Governments around the world are "reaching beyond their borders" to attack their own citizens abroad in order to crush dissent, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, urging more protection for them.

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024

Pakistan should ensure fair, peaceful transition of power: Human Rights watch

Amid hectic parleys around government formation and allegations of rigging by the PTI, the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that Pakistani authorities should ensure the peaceful transfer of power. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

‘We’re waiting to be martyred’: Palestinians await Israeli attack on Rafah

Palestinians in Gaza say they have nowhere to run as they brace for Israel to escalate military operations on Rafah.

Major Automakers Linked to Forced Labor in China's Supply Chains

The Human Rights Watch report reveals that major automakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, may be unknowingly using forced labor in their China supply ch...

WEKU · Feb 1, 2024

Rights group warns major carmakers over risk of forced labor in China supply chains

Automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024

Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds

Companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD could do more to ensure their strict standards are applied in China, Human Rights Watch says

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