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Linguistic shift to English leads Rwanda to host its first Commonwealth summit

Rwanda is gearing up host the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from June 20-25 in the capital Kigali. The East African country, which has dropped French in favour of English in schools, wants to use the summit to promote its tourism and hospitality sector. But NGOs that are highly…

France 24

‘Frankly quite stupid’: rights groups condemn Biden’s Saudi Arabia visit

Critics question value of US president’s visit, raising fears it will endanger dissidents and legitimise regime’s human rights stance

The Guardian - UK

UK slammed over 'xenophobic' policies as Raab plots major human rights changes

DOMINIC Raab has been slated by the SNP’s Joanna Cherry for planning to introduce a new Bill of Rights designed to speed up removal of Channel…

The National (Scotland)

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Greece accused of using migrants to push back other migrants

Greece is reportedly employing third-country nationals to help expel asylum seekers across the land border with Turkey.

Al Jazeera

US slams ‘offensive comments’ on Prophet by BJP members in India

State Department spokesman says the US ‘encourages India to promote respect for human rights’.

Al Jazeera

UN: "Gross violations" took place in Mariupol and tragedy for civilians "is far from over"

Remaining residents now face a "dire" situation, UN Human Rights chief warns.

Axios

Government creating ‘hostile environment’ for peaceful protesters, MPs warn

Fresh push at crackdown poses ‘unacceptable threat’, says Joint Committee on Human Rights

The Independent UK

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Ministers creating ‘hostile environment’ for protesters, say MPs

Human rights committee including peers says public order bill lacks nuance and targets peaceful protests

The Guardian - UK

Government accused of creating ‘hostile environment’ for peaceful protest

Joint Committee on Human Rights said new measures to stop ‘disruptive’ actions will have a ‘chilling effect’ on legitimate protests.

The Independent UK

Armed bandits now control Haiti’s largest courthouse after violent takeover

SWAT and other specialized units of the Haiti National Police were moving in and out of Port-au-Prince’s main courthouse as they tried to figure out how to carry an oversized safe with sensitive documents from some of the country’s most high-profile criminal cases out of the former U.S. government building…

Miami Herald

Use of spit and bite guards to be made permanent in frontline policing in Northern Ireland

Their use has been opposed by human rights groups and children's charities.

Belfast Live

Use of spit and bite guards to be made permanent in Northern Ireland policing

The move comes despite opposition from four groups including Amnesty International and the Children’s Law Centre.

The Independent UK

In Tanzania, the Maasai fight eviction over state conservation plot

To the Maasai, the land is an ancestral asset fundamental to their pastoralist lifestyle but the state has other plans.

Al Jazeera

How Raab is considering a Bill of Rights to force through Rwanda flights

The European Convention on Human Rights was drawn up by the Council of Europe, an organisation which Winston Churchill was instrumental in founding.

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Al Jazeera

Is the EU deal with Israel and Egypt a way out from Russian gas?

Critics argue that the EU will face problems dealing with Israel and Egypt despite Brussels’s enthusiasm.

The Guardian - UK

Raab says court was wrong to block Rwanda deportation flight

Decision by European court of human rights strengthens case for overhaul of UK laws, says deputy PM

The Independent UK

UN rights chief admits she wasn’t allowed to speak to a single current Uyghur detainee during Xinjiang visit

Michelle Bachelete says her visit remained under Beijing’s supervision

The National (Scotland)

Raab confirms plan to ignore European Court of Human Rights rulings

THE UK Government has a plan to effectively ignore future rulings from the European Court of Human Rights, the deputy prime minister has claimed.

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The Independent UK

Raab has plan to ignore European judges’ future injunctions after Rwanda row

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said interim orders like those used to ground the Rwanda flight should not be “legally binding” under UK law.

Reuters

UK's Raab condemns ECHR decision to block Rwanda deportation

Dominic Raab, Britain's justice secretary and deputy prime minister, said on Thursday the European Court of Human Rights had overstepped its powers in blocking Britain's attempt to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Concerned Over Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Teachers

A group of independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations raised concerns on Wednesday over a “violent crackdown” on teachers and other civil activists by Iranian authorities. "We are alarmed at the recent escalation of arbitrary arrests of teachers, labor rights defenders and union leaders, lawyers, human rights…

The Guardian - AU

UN human rights chief could not speak to detained Uyghurs or families during Xinjiang visit

Michelle Bachelet says she was supervised by China officials throughout six-day visit that critics have called a propaganda coup for Beijing

The Independent UK

Rwanda – live: UK may pull out of European human-rights deal, says No 10

Home secretary insists she will press ahead with implementing policy

ABC News

More than 100 million people displaced worldwide, UN refugee agency says

The UN refugee agency says the world has reached a "dramatic milestone", with more than 100 million people around the world now forced to flee their homes due to persecution, war and human rights violations.

The Guardian - UK

Patel seeks to curb modern slavery claims as Rwanda plan labelled ‘government by gimmick’

After cancellation of Africa flight, home secretary tries to stem slavery claims from refugees hoping to stay in UK

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