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China rights activist goes on trial for ‘inciting subversion of state power’

US congressional commission has called for Li Qiaochu’s release, citing reports she needs urgent medical treatment

The Guardian - UK

After 50 years of global effort to abolish torture, much work remains

The world’s first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that the United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution condemning torture, along with a personal message from the U.N. secretary general.

The Conversation

Boycotts and protests – how are people around the world defying Israel?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the movements against Israel and illegal settlements in Palestine.

Al Jazeera

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China defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad

China has defended controversial cash bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents who have fled abroad that have been heavily criticized by foreign governments and human rights groups

The Independent UK

Videos of stripped detainees in Gaza: A practice condemned under international law?

Since December 7, images of Palestinians arrested and stripped naked in Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have provoked widespread concern. Israeli authorities say they undressed the detainees as a security measure, but that photos of them in their underwear "serve nobody". The images have sparked debate on the…

France 24

Rights groups decry Greek investigation into migrant shipwreck that left more than 500 dead

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International claim that authorities failed to mobilise ‘appropriate resources’, while Greece says the ship’s crew refused assistance

The Guardian - AU

‘North Korea can own a club’: How fans grew to defend sportswashing

As nation-state ownership within football becomes normalized, growing numbers of fans are willing to make excuses for autocrats

The Guardian - US

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France says 'light must be shed' on 13 October strike on journalists in Lebanon

France wants clarification about a missile strike in southern Lebanon on 13 October that killed a Reuters journalist and injured six others, including two from French news agency AFP.

Radio France Internationale

Kremlin Slams US 'Interference' On Navalny Case

The Kremlin on Tuesday criticised what it called US "interference" in the case of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose whereabouts are unknown according to his allies.

International Business Times

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is marking its 75th anniversary?

Seventy-five years ago on Sunday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris

The Independent UK

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists

The news agency says it found evidence that Israeli forces were responsible for the October death of journalist Issam Abdallah. Israel's military is investigating but says it doesn't target the press.

WEKU

Israel accused of killing journalist in direct strike on southern Lebanon

Israel says it does not target civilians as human rights groups say incident should be investigated as a possible war crime

The Independent UK

Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah ‘killed by Israeli tank shell’

Human rights groups call for war crimes investigation after Israeli tank fired at journalists in Lebanon

The Guardian - UK

Rights groups say Israeli strikes on journalists in Lebanon were likely deliberate

Two international human rights groups say two Israeli strikes that killed a Reuters videographer and wounded six other journalists in south Lebanon nearly two months ago were apparently deliberate and a direct attack on civilians

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The Independent UK

Amnesty says US-made missiles used in Gaza strikes that killed 43

Amnesty’s investigation reveals survivors in both instances received no warning of impending airstrikes

France 24

Iran uses rape, torture to silence detained Mahsa Amini protesters, Amnesty says

Iranian authorities have used rape and sexual assault to punish or silence those arrested during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. Amnesty documented 45 cases of sexual violence perpetrated against men, women and children who were detained and says the actual number…

The Guardian - UK

Iranian regime accused of raping and violating protesters as young as 12

Amnesty International report details ‘harrowing’ testimonies of survivors at hands of security forces following nationwide protests

The Independent UK

El Salvador is seeing worst rights abuses since 1980-1992 civil war, Amnesty reports

A report by Amnesty International says El Salvador is experiencing one of the worst human rights crises since the country's 1980-1992 civil war, because of President Nayib Bukele's harsh anti-gang crackdown

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The Independent UK

Burkina Faso rights defender abducted as concerns grow over alleged clampdown on dissent

Rights groups in Burkina Faso say a prominent human rights defender has been abducted by unknown individuals in what they say could be the latest attempt by the military government to target dissidents

The Guardian - UK

How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?

In part two of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up the issues of resource extraction

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism

In its landmark ruling, issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled what the suit called the LGBTQ+ “movement” operating in Russia as an extremist organization and banned it.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian woman jailed for ‘blasphemy’ for 18 months over WhatsApp message

Jatau has been in detention since May 2022 when she shared a WhatsApp video condemning mob action on another woman.

The Guardian - UK

Banner urging UAE to release activist flown at Manchester City v Liverpool

Amnesty International organised a banner to encourage City fans to put pressure on owner Sheik Mansour to free Ahmed Mansoor from jail in Abu Dhabi

The Guardian - UK

Workers’ rights were touted to be part of the Qatar World Cup’s legacy. One year on, what has changed?

Despite their rosy narrative, the tournament hosts – and Fifa – face criticism for continued exploitation of migrant labour

The Independent UK

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers

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