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What international law says about Israel’s collective punishments against Palestinian civilians

A recent episode on the West Bank when hundreds of Palestinian men were detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has highlighted the IDF’s tactic of “collective punishment”. This is defined as “a form of sanction imposed on persons or a group of persons in response to a crime committed…

The Conversation

George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power

The family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world

The Independent UK

‘A catastrophic human rights violation’: Trump’s ICE puts 10,000 immigrants in solitary confinement, because of course they do

Trump doesn't know you have to treat people like humans.

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Morning Mail: Australia’s ‘double standards’ on Israel, Trump feted by British royals, Gout Gout into the semis

A leading human rights expert urges Albanese to step up action over Gaza war; teenage sprinter passes first test – but final hurdle looks daunting

The Guardian - AU

Albanese urged to end ‘double standard’ on Israel after UN commission finds genocide occurring in Gaza

Human rights experts and crossbench politicians call on Labor to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ and apply similar sanctions on Israel as on Russia

The Guardian - AU

Now, more proof that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. How can western governments still refuse to act?

The UN commission of inquiry’s report makes it almost impossible for Israel – and its allies – to maintain the narrative that criticism of it is part of an antisemitic plot, says author Steve Crawshaw

The Guardian - UK

More than 10,000 people held in solitary immigration confinement by Ice in a year

Study shines light on growing numbers of vulnerable people being placed in solitary confinement in migrant jails

The Guardian - US

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UN Human Rights Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats as 'Extrajudicial Executions'

"International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers," said the three independent UN experts in a statement on Tuesday

Latin Times

'One‑In, One‑Out' Policy Dead‑Ended: Starmer's Migrant Pact Struck Down by Judges

Judges halt UK-France migrant pact as Eritrean wins injunction over destitution fears. Channel arrivals up 38%; Tories call the policy a 'shambles'.

International Business Times UK

UK court temporarily blocks deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker

Human rights groups say the government risks breaching international law by denying people the right to claim asylum.

Al Jazeera

Taoiseach calls for more international pressure on Israel after genocide report

Independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council said Israeli was committing genocide in Gaza.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Katharine Hamnett: Why I'm demanding an end to genocide in Gaza

On 17 September, Wembley will host Together for Palestine (T4P) the largest concert ever staged in solidarity with Palestinians. I am proud to support it by donating a slogan design sold online and at the event itself – LOVE PALESTINE. The overall aim is to raise £2 million for humanitarian…

Evening Standard

'End genocide denial': SNP and Amnesty lead calls for Labour action against Israel

THE UK Government are under extreme pressure to end “genocide denial” and act against Israeli after a key UN report concluded that there is a…

The National (Scotland)

South Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN

The UN Commission on Human Rights has found that authorities used schemes to divert public money.

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The Guardian - US

Jews and Israel are not the same. Equating them is a propaganda technique

The claim is central to rationales for arming Israel even as leading human rights groups decry genocide in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Israel launches ground offensive deep inside Gaza City

IDF says advance aims to ‘dismantle Hamas’s grip’ as UN report says Israel has committed genocide in territory

The Guardian - UK

The ECHR is flawed, but be warned: it would be unwise to entrust human rights to an ‘elective dictatorship’

Brexit removed many checks and balances from the UK government. That’s why leaving the European convention on human rights would be a huge risk, says constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor

The Independent UK

Human rights experts join rising chorus that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

A team of experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

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Top UK artists urge Starmer to protect their work on eve of Trump visit

Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Elton John among creatives arguing that Labour’s AI proposals could result in ‘an artist’s life work to be stolen’

The Independent UK

More African nations are receiving third-country immigrants deported by US. Here's what to know

Ghana has become the latest African country to accept third-country nationals deported by the U.S. This controversial practice has raised legal concerns

Evening Standard

Tories did ‘sod all’ on immigration reform, new Home Secretary tells Commons

Shabana Mahmood was accused of ‘tinkering around the edges’ over potential reform of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Benzinga

Trump Says Foreign Experts 'Welcome' To Train Americans, Must Go Back After 'Period Of Time' As South Korea Plans Human Rights Probe

President Donald Trump clarified his stance on foreign companies bringing their experts to the U.S. to train American workers on manufacturing complex products amid South Korean dissatisfaction.

The Guardian - AU

Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people

Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit role

The Independent UK

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands at a critical moment in U.S. history

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding at a critical moment in the United States

The National (Scotland)

'How on earth?': Crown Office denies existence of Palestine Action prosecutor files

THE Crown Office is facing questions after admitting it has no documents ...

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