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Children in Ukraine forced to endure over 900 hours underground as war rages on

Sixteen-year-old describes a ‘typical morning’ in Physics class when the first explosions ended life as she knew it

The Independent UK

Three UN peacekeepers killed by roadside bomb in Mali

Five soldiers serving in world’s deadliest UN mission seriously wounded when convoy hits an improvised explosive device.

Al Jazeera

In Syria and Turkey, Helping Earthquake Victims Is a Crime

Politicians in Syria, Turkey, and the United States are getting in the way of relief efforts.

Reason

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Israeli reforms would undermine judiciary, U.N. rights chief says

The United Nations' human rights chief on Tuesday voiced concern that a proposed overhaul of Israel's judicial system would "drastically undermine" the ability of the judiciary to uphold human rights and the rule of law.

Reuters

Trump says ‘anybody’ running for president should take mental and physical tests after Nikki Haley jab

“Being an outstanding President requires great mental acuity & physical stamina,” Mr Trump says

The Independent UK

Queensland’s plan to override human rights law ‘deeply concerning’, commissioner says

Scott McDougall alarmed at Palaszczuk government plan to make breach of bail an offence for children

The Guardian - AU

Panic injures many as traumatised Syria hit by new earthquakes

People in northwest Syria are ‘traumatised’ and still reeling from the February 6 quakes that killed over 4,000 in Syria

Al Jazeera

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Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 has sent economic, social and political shock waves around the world. In a newly published policy brief, we and other researchers and conservation scientists describe how these effects extend to biodiversity conservation efforts far beyond Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: a year on, here’s what life has been like for refugees in the UK

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced across Europe. The vast majority – 86% – are women and children.

The Conversation

US Navy Mideast chief says Iran has 'attention of everyone'

Iranian attacks in the waterways of the Middle East and elsewhere in the region “have the attention of everyone” as tensions rise over Tehran’s advancing nuclear program

The Independent UK

Turkey’s ‘aid diplomacy’ reverberates in global quake response

Analysts say ruling AK Party has for years built influence and global clout with humanitarian-heavy foreign policy.

Al Jazeera

European colonialism called out by UN

As climate change alters Inuit life, experts call governments to consult with Indigenous communities before mining

Salon

Three peacekeepers killed, five injured in Mali - U.N. mission

Three United Nations peacekeepers were killed and five were seriously injured after their convoy hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the West African country said on Tuesday on Twitter.

Reuters

War crimes charges fabricated, KLA member tells Kosovo tribunal

A former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member, accused of running a makeshift prison where people were abused and one man killed, told judges at the opening of his trial on Tuesday that the charges against him were fabricated.

Reuters

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U.N. says recorded civilian toll of 8,000 in Ukraine is 'tip of the iceberg'

More than 8,000 civilians have been recorded killed in Ukraine since Russia invaded nearly a year ago, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday, describing the figure as only the "tip of the iceberg" with thousands more thought to have died.

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Guardian - UK

Turkey hit by two more powerful earthquakes two weeks after disaster

Three killed and 213 injured, government says, after quakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude shake southern province of Hatay

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six Killed after Fresh Earthquake Hits Türkiye-Syria Border

Six people were killed in the latest earthquake to strike the border region of Türkiye and Syria, authorities said on Tuesday, two weeks after a large tremor killed more than 47,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes. Monday's quake of magnitude 6.4 was centered near the…

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Queensland admits bail reform ‘incompatible with human rights’; BHP profits slide; and Venice’s drying canals

State’s tough crackdown on youth crime draws criticism

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Boosting Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir. The tackled cooperation between their countries and ways to develop it in all fields. They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US: Security Council 'Silence' on NKorea Missiles 'Dangerous'

The United States on Monday denounced a "dangerous" lack of action by the UN Security Council on North Korea's missile launches, accusing -- but not naming -- China and Russia of having "forced" the body "into silence." The reclusive North Korean state test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security…

Reuters

Six killed after latest earthquake shakes Turkey-Syria border

Six people were killed in the latest earthquake to strike the border region of Turkey and Syria, authorities said on Tuesday, two weeks after a massive quake killed more than 47,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes.

The Guardian - AU

UN torture prevention body cancels visit to Australia after access to facilities blocked

Rwanda is the only other country to have had a visit cancelled, with Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner calling decision ‘disappointing’

Pedestrian.tv

WTF: A UN Torture Prevention Body Had To Can Its Aus Investigation After It Was Refused Access

The only other country where this has happened is Rwanda.

AAP

UN torture prevention committee cancels Australia visit

A UN committee for the prevention of torture has cancelled previously delayed plans to visit Australia over concerns about restricted access to facilities.

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