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Protesters in Congo call for the release of political prisoners, including 3 top opposition figures

Hundreds have protested in front of Congo’s top court to demand the release of political prisoners, including the country’s three most prominent opposition figures imprisoned on charges the opposition says are politically motivated

The Independent UK

EU fund to stem migration from Africa ‘fails to address risks’ – watchdog

The €5bn fund ignores the threat of human rights abusers receiving EU money, says European court of auditors

The Guardian - UK

Starmer expresses interest in Italy’s migration approach – how different is it from the Rwanda plan?

One of Keir Starmer’s first actions as UK prime minister was to put an end to the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme. The plan, introduced by his predecessors, aimed to deter small boat crossings by sending those who reached the UK to Rwanda to have their claims assessed.

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“Dystopian Hell”: Woman Goes Viral For Exposing The Dark Side Of Living In Dubai

“I’ll never forget the image of people ordering gold-covered steaks while immigrants worked in 43-degree heat." The post “Dystopian Hell”: Woman Goes Viral For Exposing The Dark Side Of Living In Dubai first appeared on Bored Panda.

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France's new FM promises to protect human rights worldwide

The new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot has promised to support efforts to protect human rights around the world. He took over from his predecessor, Stéphane Séjourné on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Federal and State Civil Claim Against Patriot Front for Alleged Vandalism of Fargo Market Can Go Forward

From N.D. Human Rights Coalition v. Patriot Front, decided Sept. 9 by Chief Judge Peter Welte (D.N.D.): This case involves the vandalism of the Market [International Market Plaza in Downtown Fargo] in September 2022. As alleged, individuals affiliated with Patriot Front, which is alleged to be a "white supremacist group,"…

Reason

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.

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The flight to freedom of Phillip Mehrtens, the NZ pilot who survived 594 days in captivity

In February 2023 his plane was stormed by independence fighters in West Papua who said he may never be released and threatened to kill him. Somehow, Mehrtens survived and is now a free man

The Guardian - AU

Did Reagan pave the way for Trump? ‘You can trace the linkages,’ says biographer

The 80s president known for sunny optimism also has a darker legacy on issues like race and Aids. ‘I don’t think you can just say, wow, Trump arrived from Mars,’ says Max Boot

The Guardian - US

Labour once sought an ethical foreign policy. That should be the guiding star in tackling the refugee crisis

Costly and lethal efforts at deterrence will not stem migration. Keir Starmer should look to human rights and the nation’s ‘bonds of affection’, not be supporting authoritarian regimes

The Guardian - UK

Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says

The United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare

The Independent UK

Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation

Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria

The Independent UK

Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says

A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed

The Independent UK

Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court

Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi

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Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists

EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations

The Conversation

Nepal’s revamped truth commissions will need to go beyond ‘ritualism’ to deliver justice to civil war victims

Nepal’s attempt to deliver justice and accountability following the country’s decade-long civil war froze more than two years ago with little progress – but a recent development has raised hopes that it could soon be revived and revamped.

Latin Times

Members of Texas National Guard are Verbally and Physically Abusing Migrants and Asylum Seekers, Group Says

According to a 2020 report by the Kino Border Initiative, the group received 442 reports of alleged abuse by U.S. agents towards migrants and asylum seekers

The Guardian - AU

Greens MP to tour Sydney Jewish Museum and donate funds after offensive ‘tentacles’ trope

Exclusive: Jenny Leong, who apologised after referencing antisemitic cartoon, was subject of human rights commission complaint

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Danish immigration minister hails 'valuable' Nauru tour

Opponents of an offshore asylum seeker processing centre on Nauru urge Denmark's immigration minister not to borrow from Australia's border security playbook.

The Independent UK

UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence

A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology

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US Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Officials For Human Rights Abuses

U.S. sanctions 12 Iranian officials for human rights abuses, targeting security forces and those involved in crackdowns, torture, and dissident targeting.

The Guardian - UK

British activist denied bail after years in Indian jail without trial

Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained and targeted for his human rights activism, say campaigners

The Conversation

Sudan’s civilians urgently need protection: the options for international peacekeeping

In September 2024, the United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the report called for the immediate deployment of an independent and impartial force to protect civilians.

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