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Germany warns China over Taiwan, voices human rights concerns days after talks with Chinese premier

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned Beijing against using force to change the status quo with Taiwan and expressed concern about the human rights situation in China

The Independent UK

As Modi visits, Indian American lawmakers face balancing act

Speaking out against Modi government carries risks for US politicians in diaspora constituencies where Indian PM is popular

The Guardian - US

Biden and Modi to unveil new science and defence cooperation between US and India

Prominent Democrats still plan to boycott Indian prime minister’s speech to Congress on Thursday

The Independent UK

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‘Simulation of democracy’: Guatemala readies for election amid concerns of manipulation

Candidates have been disqualified on spurious grounds as experts warn of country backsliding into autocracy

The Guardian - US

Biden bets big on India despite friction on Ukraine and human rights

Modi's state visit underscores the stakes of the bet the U.S. placing on the world's most populous country.

Axios

India's Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are marking the state visit of the Indian leader by announcing several major deals between the two countries

The Independent UK

Biden warmly welcomes India's Modi despite questions about human rights issues

President Biden is welcoming India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner at the White House. The two leaders share concerns about countering China.

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Why does the West love Modi?

Modi is being feted at the White House despite concerns over India’s democratic decline. The reason? China.

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Illegal Migration Bill makes "serious intrusions" into devolved powers, says expert

The controversial Illegal Migration Bill “makes direct and serious intrusions into devolved powers”, according to a top legal expert.

The National (Scotland)

AOC and Squad boycotting Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s ‘shameful’ address to Congress

Progressives said Modi’s human rights record was reason for boycott

The Independent UK

PM Modi’s U.S. visit | Activists ask Biden to publicly rebuke Modi over human rights

Critics of the Modi government’s human rights record have cited less press freedom, restrictions on minority religious rights and other forms of discrimination and backsliding on democratic rights.

The Hindu

Scottish ministers urged to ‘resist’ Illegal Migration Bill and mitigate impact

A legal opinion by Kay Springham KC concluded the legislation will encroach on devolved areas.

The Independent UK

Fifa urged to make human rights key consideration for World Cup 2030 host

The sport’s governing body has been told to follow its human rights and bidding criteria

The Independent UK

Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event

Calls mount for Biden to address human rights concerns during the Indian prime minister’s Washington, DC, visit.

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Transgender teen defends trans rights in Senate testimony: ‘These are human rights hanging in the balance’

‘We are just like your kid, just like your neighbour, and you. We also deserve the ability to be happy’

The Guardian - UK

Guards at Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya accused of killings

Exclusive: Investigation uncovers villagers’ claims of violence at farm that is single largest exporter of Kenyan produce to the world

The Independent UK

Irish government ‘has duty to take legal action against UK over legacy Bill’

Mark Thompson, CEO of Relatives For Justice, said the Irish government should take an interstate case against the UK.

The Independent UK

Biden ‘won’t lecture Modi’ on India’s human rights record even as 75 US lawmakers differ

Joe Biden under pressure to address with Narendra Modi several ‘areas of concern’ in India

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The Guardian - UK

China is state most dangerous to its own citizens’ civil rights, report finds

China scores better on food, health and housing, while crackdowns have worsened Hong Kong’s ratings

Al Jazeera

Biden will not ‘lecture’ Modi on human rights, says White House

US leader is under pressure by fellow Democrats to bring up India’s rights situation and attacks on minorities in talks.

The Independent UK

UN expert urges a different approach to resolve the crisis in Myanmar

An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar has urged the international community to find a different approach to resolve the crisis in the Southeast Asian country, saying the current course of action is not working

Al Jazeera

What’s behind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit?

The US is seeking stronger ties with India, which it sees as a vital ally in efforts to contain China’s rise.

AAP

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Detaining immigrants in hotels has severe negative impacts on their physical and mental health which get worse the longer they are kept there, a report says.

The Hindu

India like U.S. is vibrant democracy, both will continue working on bilateral ties: White House

‘Human rights are a foundational element of Biden administration’s foreign policy, and one can certainly expect that the President will, as he always does with friends and partners like PM Modi in India, to raise concerns about that,’ he said.

Al Jazeera

India’s Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit

India’s prime minister will attend a state dinner at the White House this week as the two countries seek greater ties.

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