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Guatemala detains renowned journalist on money laundering, blackmail allegations

Guatemalan authorities arrested a well-known local journalist on accusations of money laundering and blackmail, according to a prosecutor in charge of the case, a move that has sparked outrage among human rights activists.

Reuters

HRC President Praises Saudi Arabia’s Success in Combating Human Trafficking

President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IHR: Iran Executes Three Women In Single Day

Iran this week executed three women in the space of a single day, all on charges of murdering their husbands, an NGO said on Friday. There has been growing concern over the increasing number of women being hanged in Iran as the country sees a surge in executions. Many killed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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‘A moment of opportunity’: fall of Sri Lankan president raises victims’ hopes

Rights groups say they have a dossier of evidence against Gotabaya Rajapaksa – and a renewed appetite to bring him to account

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a mirrored skyscraper eco-city, but the project is not without controversy

It's being billed as a futuristic Saudi megacity, built within two mirror-encased skyscrapers. But NEOM has raised eyebrows for proposed flourishes like flying taxis and robot maids, and drawn criticism from human rights campaigners.

ABC News

Fears that Egypt may use Cop27 to whitewash human rights abuses

Naomi Klein and Caroline Lucas among signatories to letter voicing concerns over country’s hosting of climate summit

The Guardian - UK

Lena Dunham, Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae demand abortion protection from studio execs

‘It is unacceptable to ask any person to choose between their human rights and their employment,’ letter states

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Factbox-National political dialogue in Egypt follows years of crackdowns

Egypt plans to launch a national political dialogue in the coming weeks, a test of whether authorities are prepared to ease a crackdown on dissent that critics say is the most severe in the country's recent history.

Reuters

Human rights group alarmed over treatment of journalists in Morocco

Morocco is jailing journalists after flawed trials for non-political crimes, particularly sexual ones, in order to silence them – part of a range of "techniques of repression", according to a statement from the organisation Human Rights Watch.

Radio France Internationale

'Cruel and degrading': Magistrate slams 'outrageous' actions of police

He says ACT Policing officers breached a suspected drink-driver's human rights when they unlawfully assaulted him and left him face down in a gutter with his hands cuffed.

The Canberra Times

Human rights group calls for Australia to 'get off the fence' amid fears of further executions in Myanmar

An international human rights organisation is criticising the Australian government's response to the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's military, accusing Canberra of being a "laggard" and out of step with its allies.

ABC News

Amnesty urges Egypt to free prominent activist, allow access

A leading human rights watchdog is urging Egyptian authorities to allow the family of a prominent activist serving a five-year sentence access to him

The Independent UK

Final part of Queen’s baton relay met with gay rights protest

The demonstrators were led by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

The Independent UK

Colleges in Odisha not collecting degrees of passed-out students

University has informed Odisha Human Rights Commission that due to non-payment of fees certificates of 11,000 students have not been issued

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

Rights groups hit out at Macron decision to host Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi crown prince accused of complicity in murder of Jamal Khashoggi is welcomed in Paris

Asharq Al-Awsat

No Syrian ‘Mercenaries’ in Russia’s War on Ukraine ‘So Far’

The Syrian “mercenaries” who Russia recruited and transferred to Ukraine have not yet participated in any of its military operations there, a London-based war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the number of mercenaries is estimated at 2,000 and none has been killed in Russia’s war…

ABC News

Two Highview College students of African descent excluded for not tying back their braids

Two students of African heritage are barred from an independent regional Victorian high school for not tying up their braided hair, with their mother saying she will report the school to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

The Independent UK

Security Council condemns Myanmar executions of 4 activists

The U_N_ Security Council has unanimously condemned Myanmar’s executions of four political prisoners and called for an immediate halt to all forms of violence and “full respect for human rights and the rule of law.”

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The Independent UK

Pelosi to Taiwan would be career capstone, despite warnings

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a political career being tough on China

The Guardian - UK

Archie Battersbee: family given 24 hours to appeal against decision to end life support

Extension is to enable parents of boy, 12, to make application to European court of human rights

The Independent UK

UN experts urge Hong Kong authorities to repeal security law

Independent human rights experts backed by the United Nations are calling on authorities in Hong Kong to repeal a national security law that squelched protests and criticism over China’s tightening grip on the freewheeling semi-autonomous region

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Charles Howell III avoids Saudi Arabia human rights abuses, explains why he joined LIV Golf after 22-year PGA Tour career

Howell's idolization of Greg Norman made him destined for LIV Golf after a successful PGA Tour career.

Reuters

Hong Kong security law, imposed by China and denounced by the West, must be repealed, says U.N. panel

Hong Kong's controversial national security law should be repealed, experts on the UN Human Rights Committee said on Wednesday, amid concerns the legislation is being used to crack down on free speech and dissent in the former British colony.

France 24

Macron pledges French support in Benin for security, culture and education

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to support Benin by investing in security, education and a new French cultural centre in a joint press conference with Benin’s President Patrice Talon in Cotonou on Wednesday. Macron’s visit to the west African nation comes after French opposition lawmakers warned of an “alarming” increase…

Al Jazeera

Indonesian ExxonMobil accusers get day in court after 21 years

US judge clears way for trial over alleged human rights abuses by the oil giant during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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