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Sport is not ‘apolitical’ when countries such as Qatar are hosting it

FOLLOWING the letter sent by Fifa to all nations competing in the World Cup asking them to “not allow football to be dragged into ideological or…

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: UK local councils deposit taxpayers’ cash in Qatar state bank

Town halls and finance firms say they support LGBT rights but send money to World Cup host where homosexuality is illegal

The Guardian - UK

A night of ‘hell’: abortion activists on their ‘inhumane’ detention in DC

As abortion rights are rolled back, more citizens seeking access to reproductive healthcare may face similar treatment

The Guardian - US

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Gary Lineker says "corrupt" World Cup makes him "queasy" – and explains why he's going

Gary Lineker will lead the BBC's coverage of the Qatar World Cup, despite thinking that the tournament bid was "corrupt" and admitting the hosts' human rights record makes him "queasy"

Daily Mirror

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown

As COP27 takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, activists face greater repression as a spotlight shines on their plight.

Al Jazeera

Curbs on rights weaken Egypt's climate talks, campaigners say

In a fenced-off area guarded by police on the fringe of the global climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, around 30 Egyptian youths stood in a neat line holding up placards and chanting "Save our Planet".

Reuters

Türkiye Replaces Forces in Idlib’s De-escalation Zone

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that the Turkish forces have replaced a large number of their troops stationed in the de-escalation zone in Idlib. Meanwhile, the regime forces continue to escalate measures on the Jabal Al-Zawiya area in the southern part of Idlib province. According to SOHR…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ethiopia hosts UN internet meeting after cutting off Tigray

A U.N. body devoted to promoting broader and better access to the internet is about to hold its annual gathering in Ethiopia

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: squads take shape as Qatar kick-off looms

Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament, but here is a taster to set the scene with barely a week to go

The Guardian - UK

UN rights body to hold urgent session on Iran amid crackdown

The U.N.’s top human rights body will hold a special session on Iran in the wake of the government's violent and deadly crackdowns on protesters, threats against journalists and other alleged human rights violations in the Islamic republic

The Independent UK

Countries request U.N. human rights debate on Iran - document

Germany and Iceland submitted a request on Friday on behalf of dozens of countries to hold a special session at the U.N. Human Rights Council on the ongoing protests in Iran later this month, a document showed.

Reuters

India urged to improve its human rights record at the UN

UN member states ask India to protect minority rights and freedom of speech, but New Delhi defends its rights record.

Al Jazeera

Biden raises human rights in talks with Egypt's Sisi - White House

U.S. President Joe Biden raised the issue of human rights in a meeting on Friday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during the COP27 climate summit, the White House said.

Reuters

Biden to meet Xi Jinping at G20 in first face-to-face talks as president

Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea expected to be discussed as Biden seeks to ‘build a floor’ for US-China relationship

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Reuters

Egypt launched a comprehensive national human rights strategy, Sisi tells Biden

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday that Egypt has launched a national strategy for human rights and is keen to develop in that regard.

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s so many having major moral thoughts’: England fans conflicted over Qatar World Cup

Concern over host country’s human rights record and stance on gay rights finds some boycotting tournament, while others plan to attend but ‘speak their mind’

The Guardian - UK

World leaders at Cop27 urged to press Egypt over prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Global spotlight on host country has heightened scrutiny of human rights record, with Biden due to meet Sisi

The Independent UK

Biden and Xi to meet on G20 sidelines with Taiwan and Ukraine set to dominate talks

Taiwan, Ukraine, human rights and North Korea expected to be discussed by US and Chinese presidents

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Al Jazeera

FIFA rejects Denmark’s request for pro-human rights training shirts

FIFA has turned down Denmark’s request to include the text ‘human rights for all’ on their World Cup training shirts

The Independent UK

Dutch World Cup players to meet migrant workers in Qatar

The Dutch World Cup squad will meet a group of migrant workers in Qatar after a training session ahead of the team’s first match as part of the Dutch soccer federation’s push to promote human rights at the tournament

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: Taliban Has Plunged Afghanistan into 'Dire' Conditions

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls, failing to establish a representative government, and plunging the country into “dire economic, humanitarian and social conditions.” The resolution also pointed to persistent violence in the country since the…

The Guardian - UK

Rapper who protested over death of Mahsa Amini faces execution in Iran

UN calls for international action as regime announces public trials for protesters and Iranian lawmakers seek harsh punishment

The Independent UK

Dubbed torture, ID policies leave transgender people sterile

Across the world, scores of countries still require transgender people to submit to sterilizing surgeries before their genders are legally recognized

The Independent UK

UN: Taliban has plunged Afghanistan into 'dire' conditions

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate accepts Qatar issues likely to remain World Cup talking point

World Cup hosts Qatar has faced growing criticism over its human rights record

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