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Vladimir Putin says threat of nuclear war is 'rising' but insists Russia 'isn't mad'

Speaking to his human rights council, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the prospect of nuclear war is 'rising' as he refused to swear off striking first

Daily Mirror

Qatar World Cup whistleblower was tortured, claims family

A Qatari whistleblower who raised concern about the treatment of workers at World Cup stadiums was tortured, according to his family

The Guardian - UK

Colombia killings of social leaders, rights defenders hit new high

Colombia will end the year with at least 199 killings of social leaders and human rights defenders, the highest level recorded, due to attacks by illegal armed groups in areas tied to the drug trade, the country's human rights ombudsman said on Wednesday.

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "Hate Speech, Holy Prophets, and Human Rights: The Struggle for Free Speech from 1945–2021,"

Just published, at 1 Journal of Free Speech Law 675 (2022); here's the Abstract: This article examines how the right to freedom of expression in international human rights law has been a constant source of conflict and political power struggles since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…

Reason

Across the Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized

Many Muslim nations criminalize gay sex — including World Cup host Qatar. Appeals for change from LGBTQ-friendly nations are routinely dismissed as unwarranted interference.

Chicago Sun-Times

Putin Says Russia May Be Fighting in Ukraine for a Long Time

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that his army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but he saw "no sense" in mobilizing additional soldiers at this point. "As for the duration of the special military operation, well, of course, this can be a long process," Putin…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar World Cup: Fifa accused of being ‘complicit’ in ‘human rights travesty’

The family of World Cup whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais has called on the governing body to use its leverage to push for a fair trial

The Independent UK

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Notorious Bangladesh police unit received spy training in the UK

Despite US sanctions against the Rapid Action Battalion, members went to Britain to receive mass surveillance training.

Al Jazeera

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heckled for 'destroying royal family' at awards show

The couple attended a gala for the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organisation last night as they accepted the Ripple of Hope Award.

Daily Record

Activists take Qatar workers protest to FIFA boss's home town

An activist group erected protest billboards in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's Swiss home town of Brig on Wednesday to demand the world soccer body compensate migrant workers for alleged human rights abuses in Qatar, host of the football World Cup.

Reuters

Indonesia releases on parole Bali bomb maker Umar Patek - statement

Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, a bomb maker in deadly 2002 Bali attacks, the ministry of law and human rights said on Wednesday.

Reuters

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

The Independent UK

US Congress Calls for Tightening Sanctions Against Iranian Regime

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee will discuss on Wednesday a draft law that condemns the Iranian regime’s repression of demonstrators and calls on the US administration to tighten sanctions on Tehran. The Committee Chairman, Bob Menendez, introduced a Senate resolution in September, reaffirming the United States’ support for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Enjoying the Qatar World Cup? Here is the reality hiding in plain sight

While the football dazzles in Qatar, one of the most dominant controversies in the build-up is now rarely mentioned, reports Miguel Delaney

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The Guardian - UK

Harry and Meghan win racial justice and mental health award

Duke and Duchess of Sussex honoured for their activism days ahead of revelatory Netflix show

Reuters

Harry and Meghan accept 'Ripple of Hope' human rights award

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan accepted a human rights award at a "Ripple of Hope" gala in New York where they were honoured for addressing racial injustice and mental health.

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan news – live: Sussexes enjoy ‘date night’ ahead of explosive Netflix series

Duke and Duchess of Sussex received award at Robert F Kennedy Human Rights in New York on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan accept Ripple of Hope Award for racial justice work: ‘A ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change’

Harry and Meghan received the accolade at a gala by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organisation on Tuesday night

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Evening Standard

Ripple of Hope: Harry and Meghan honoured for their activism amid Netflix documentary storm

Harry and Meghan received the accolade at a gala by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organisation on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

Duke and Duchess of Sussex: A ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change

Harry and Meghan received the accolade at a gala by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organisation on Tuesday night.

The Guardian - AU

‘Torturous behaviour’: hundreds join class action against Western Australian juvenile justice centre

Current and former Banksia Hill inmates allege they were subjected to human rights breaches including forcible strip-searches

The Independent UK

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to accept Ripple of Hope award in New York

Harry and Meghan are to be recognised by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organisation.

The Guardian - AU

Tim Cahill’s silence in Qatar leaves uneasy feeling amid Socceroos World Cup celebrations

Australia’s head of delegation was instrumental in the team’s run but his refusal to front up over human rights questions made for an uncomfortable situation

Reuters

U.S. closely monitoring Indonesia's law banning sex outside marriage

The United States is closely monitoring Indonesia's revised law banning sex outside marriage, the State Department said on Tuesday, adding that it is concerned about how the changes could affect the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

ABC News

Stoking the fire

A music studio is a burst of colour and culture in an unlikely place — one of Australia's most controversial coal mines.

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