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Amnesty: West's 'double standards' fuel Mideast repression

A leading international rights group has decried what it said were double standards by Western countries that have rallied behind a “robust response” to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but remain “lukewarm” on issues of human rights violations in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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

Russia-Ukraine war exposed human rights ‘double standards’

Amnesty International publishes annual report highlighting the state of human rights in more than 150 countries.

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Uganda urged to reject 'appalling' anti-gay bill

KAMPALA: The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an "appalling" anti-gay bill.

Bangkok Post

Sunak stays silent on Rwanda’s role in DRC war crimes to save UK’s migrant deal

As Rwandan-backed M23 rebels massacre and gang-rape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who will hold them to account?

The Guardian - UK

Police use of rubber bullets maiming thousands globally: Amnesty

Rights group says a global Torture-Free Trade treaty is urgently needed to regulate the trade in policing equipment.

Al Jazeera

Gianni Infantino under fresh pressure over Qatar compensation ahead of FIFA congress

Amnesty International has delivered a petition with more than a million signatures ahead of Thursday meeting in Rwanda following criticism that Fifa is yet to specify details around "legacy fund"

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More than a million demand Fifa justice for Qatar World Cup migrant workers

More than a million people have demanded Fifa compensates migrant workers who were abused while working on the World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Japan court backs retrial for 87-year-old death row inmate

Iwao Hakamada was held in solitary confinement for 45 years until DNA evidence emerged to undermine his conviction.

Al Jazeera

Rights group Amnesty calls on Ethiopia to end social media blackout

Amnesty International has called on the Ethiopian authorities to restore access to social media networks including Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, as a blockade of some internet platforms enters its second month.

Radio France Internationale

More pressure put on Premier League to 're-examine' Newcastle takeover assurances by PIF

PIF's £300m takeover of Newcastle United is back in the headlines

Chronicle Live

Myanmar military gets new aviation fuel supplies despite abuses

New report from Amnesty Intl, Global Witness and Burma Campaign UK reveals new shipments of fuel despite air raids.

Al Jazeera

Amnesty International criticise ‘glaring omission’ of human rights issues in football’s White Paper

The White Paper published on Thursday has promised checks on owners and directors will be more robust under the new regulator.

The Independent UK

Amnesty blasts delays to torture act

Amnesty International Thailand, a group of activists and families of victims have urged the Justice Ministry to enforce every regulation of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, which takes effect today after the cabinet recently announced it would postpone enforcing some key provisions till Oct 1.

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Amnesty International speak out over Qatari bid to buy Manchester United

“Sportswashing” concerns are legitimate, organisation insists

The Independent UK

Fans ‘are right to be concerned’ about Qatari bid for Manchester United

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed he has made an offer to buy 100 per cent of the club

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty says Congolese M23 rebels killed 20, raped dozens in November attacks

Amnesty International reports that fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped dozens of women and girls in the country's east in November. The M23 have dismissed the claims.

Reuters

Congo's M23 rebels killed 20, carried out mass rapes, Amnesty says

Fighters from Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped scores of women and girls in the east in November, Amnesty International said in a report on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Is Qatar really buying Manchester United?

Current owners the Glazer family are said to be ‘like Succession’ with their family politics amid Man Utd’s potential sale

Salon

Far-right's Lord of the Rings obsession

Right-wing Lord of the Rings fans find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?

The Independent UK

Is Qatar really buying Manchester United?

Current owners the Glazer family are said to be ‘like Succession’ with their family politics amid Man Utd’s potential sale

The Independent UK

Is Qatar really buying Manchester United?

Current owners the Glazer family are said to be ‘like Succession’ with their family politics amid Man Utd’s potential sale

The Guardian - AU

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 - UK

Muslim employee sues Amnesty over sacking after Alexei Navalny objections

Aisha Jung objected to awarding prisoner of conscience status to Putin critic, saying he incited violence against Muslims

The Independent UK

Qatari bid for Man Utd should be ‘another wake-up call’ for Premier League

The club’s current owners are looking at the possibility of a sale, with a Qatari consortium said to be interested

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