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Uganda move to close UN rights office angers opposition

A move by Uganda's government to close the United Nations' local human rights office has drawn strong criticism from opposition leaders and activists, who say it highlights the country's worsening record on civil liberties.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Yemeni Activists Document Houthi Recruitment of 5,000 Children since the Coup Began

A group of 24 Yemeni human rights organizations called on all parties to stop violations against children, prevent child recruitment, and not involve them in military operations to benefit any party in the conflict in Yemen. The organizations issued a statement on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2023

Israel legalises nine settler outposts in occupied West Bank

Settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal under international law and have been condemned by the UN.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2023

Explainer-How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief

Thousands of people have been killed in Syria by the earthquake that struck its border region with Turkey on Feb. 6 but aid has been slow to reach the most affected areas.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Syria's Assad requests UN help as total quake deaths surpass 35,000

The rescue phase following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6 is "coming to a close" with urgency now switching to providing shelter and food to survivors, United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said during a visit to Aleppo on Monday. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad asked for international…

France 24 · Feb 13, 2023

Earthquake Death Toll Across Turkey-Syria Crosses 34,000

The death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and northwestern Syria has gone past 34,000 as rescue efforts continue. Read further on Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2023

Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 bid against Trump

Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki Haley

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Syria earthquake aid held up as millions suffer in freezing conditions

One week on from deadly earthquakes vital aid is being held up by disputes between government and rebel groups, as well as wider diplomatic quarrels

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Terrifying huge chasm appears in Earth’s crust sparked by giant Turkey earthquakes

Despite the devastation, rescuers continue to have some success in their desperate search for survivors - on Saturday a two-year-old boy was found alive after being buried in the rubble for 133 hours

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Dictator Hun Sen shuts down Cambodia’s VOD broadcaster

Voice of Democracy, one of few remaining independent media outlets, offended prime minister with mention of his son

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023