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‘Will finally end’: Donald Trump just threatened to erase a whole civilization

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, just hours after posting a chilling message on Truth Social that warned of an entire civilization’s demise. This temporary halt to hostilities came about 90 minutes before a final deadline the president had set for Iran to…

The Mary Sue

Trump’s role in halting Gaza’s suffering was driven by self-interest. Will that be enough for him to finish the job?

The US president’s Gulf allies and supporters at home might just persuade him to pursue lasting peace. And then there’s always next year’s Nobel prize, says writer and academic Kenneth Roth

The Guardian - UK

Even Trump can be cajoled into doing the right thing – you just have to know which buttons to press

In decades spent convincing world leaders to protect human rights, I’ve learned a thing or two about working with his type, says Kenneth Roth, a former executive director of Human Rights Watch

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Five actions Biden can take to protect civil liberties before Trump’s presidency

From confirming judges to closing detention centers, six experts address how the president can limit Trump’s impact

The Guardian - US

Israel lays siege to Jenin as it stops food and water, blocks ambulances

Israeli reinforcements enter the besieged part of the occupied West Bank as assault on refugee camp enters fifth day.

Al Jazeera

Israel reverses after seizing AP cameras

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said it is an "act of madness" to ban outlet that "won 53 Pulitzer Prizes"

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Wednesday briefing: The bizarre Tory attack on Sadiq Khan – and what the London mayoral race might bring

In today’s newsletter: Inside the buildup to the 2 May vote, and what the result might mean for Labour at the general election

The Guardian - UK

Biden under pressure to act amid new fears of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza

Remarks from far-right ministers renew concerns that Israel aims to force Palestinians out of Gaza amid ongoing war.

Al Jazeera

What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.

WEKU

US opinion divided amid battle for narrative over Hamas attack on Israel

Groups express opposing views over root cause of the attack, alongside differences over whether Gaza is still occupied

The Guardian - US

Amnesty says West's response to Ukraine reveals 'double standards' on rights

In its annual report for 2022, rights group Amnesty International criticises the West for double standards regarding human rights abuses around the world. Amnesty underlines the silence of western governments on Saudi Arabia's rights record, widespread repression in Egypt, and Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda scheme would ‘completely erode’ UK’s standing on world stage

New Human Rights Watch head Tirana Hassan says UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers is ‘cheap politics’

The Guardian - UK

New UN rights chief opens ‘communication’ with China

Volker Türk’s first speech falls short of activists’ hopes for a tougher stand after UN report on abuses in Xinjiang.

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Los Angeles Times

Robin Abcarian: Two universities that tried to squelch academic freedom have backtracked. Here's hoping that's a trend

I thought my mind was playing tricks on me when I first read that Kenneth Roth, who led Human Rights Watch for three decades, had been disinvited to a fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center for Human Rights.

Reason

"Harvard Reverses Course on Human Rights Advocate Who Criticized Israel"

From the New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler & Marc Tracy): The Harvard Kennedy School reversed course on Thursday and said it would offer a fellowship to a leading human rights advocate it had previously rejected, after news of the decision touched off a public outcry over academic freedom, donor influence…

Al Jazeera

Harvard reverses course, will offer former HRW chief a fellowship

Kenneth Roth, ex-head of Human Rights Watch, welcomes move but says problems and penalties remain for critics of Israel.

The Guardian - US

Harvard reverses decision on role for Israel critic after outcry

Kennedy School dean initially refused ex-Human Rights Watch head Kenneth Roth a fellowship over criticisms of Israel

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Harvard Kennedy School Dean Rejects Proposed Fellowship, Allegedly Based on the Person's "Anti-Israel Bias"

The proposed fellow would have been Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, and apparently a highly prominent expert on the subject.

The Independent UK

Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist

Harvard University has rescinded a fellowship it had offered to a leading human rights activist over what he says was his group's criticism of Israel

Al Jazeera

HRW former head denied Harvard fellowship over ‘anti-Israel bias’

Kenneth Roth, the longtime head of Human Rights Watch, had his fellowship offer rescinded.

Foreign Affairs

Why the Human Rights Movement Is Losing

And How It Can Start Winning Again

The Guardian - UK

A mirage of peace? Joe Biden ventures back into Middle East’s shifting sands

US president’s controversial visit to Saudi Arabia comes at a moment of great upheaval as Russia and China compete for influence, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

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.

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