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Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

A city reeling from crime backs controversial youth justice laws, saying juvenile offences have contributed to business closures and tarnished its reputation.

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Iranian Dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released From Prison

Toomaj Salehi, Iranian dissident rapper and activist, released from prison after 753 days. Advocated for human rights in Iran, faced challenges, and now su...

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Beatriz v El Salvador: the abortion case that could set a precedent across Latin America

Activists targeted as US-linked hard-right campaigns sow disinformation ahead of inter-American court of human rights ruling on case of woman who was denied abortion in 2013

The Guardian - UK

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Israeli Police Under Scrutiny For Shooting Palestinian Children

Tragic death of 12-year-old Rami Al-Halhouli in East Jerusalem raises concerns about accountability and human rights in the region.

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Poland Border Fence Divides Officials And Rights Groups

An impenetrable barrier against irregural migration for some, a deadly trap for others: a metal fence erected on the Polish-Belarusian border is dividing Poland's authorities and human rights groups.

International Business Times

Mass deportations ruled out under immigration powers

The immigration minister is defending a suite of powers making it easier to deport people without valid visas following criticism from human rights groups.

AAP

‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

The new Indonesian president – who came to office with a questionable human rights record – has emerged as an unlikely champion for a prisoner swap deal

The Guardian - AU

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Fifa says Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights

Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 football World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by Fifa in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort".

Radio France Internationale

Fifa accused of ‘astonishing whitewash’ over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid

The Middle East kingdom’s hosting of the 2034 World Cup is set to be confirmed in December

The Independent UK

Fifa ignores own report into Qatar World Cup over workers’ compensation

A long-awaited Fifa report into the legacy of the Qatar World Cup has finally been published, but only after its key recommendation was rejected by the organisation

The Guardian - UK

Starmer deploys royals to charm Gulf leaders in hopes of new trade deal

As King Charles and Prince William roll out the red carpet, human rights campaigners say they must press for reforms

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Fifa approves human rights record

Middle Eastern nation deemed to be ‘medium risk’ over human rights record

Evening Standard

FIFA's evaluation: Saudi Arabia's World Cup dream faces medium risk over human rights

Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup has been deemed ‘medium risk’ for human rights in FIFA’s recent evaluation report.

The National (Scotland)

Human Rights Organisations Slam The Government’s New Migration Laws: ‘Ultimate Betrayal’

These laws are being described as the "most brutal migration laws that we have ever seen", raising concerns from human rights advocates.

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Kremlin critic says ‘struggle just beginning’ as he is knighted

Sir Bill Browder began his campaign against human rights abuses and corruption in 2009 after the death of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in Moscow.

Latin Times

Mexico President Shuts Down Trump Claim that Tariff Threat Led to Border Deal, Says Country Will Keep Doing What It's Been Doing: 'Respecting Human Rights'

Social media users and critics of the Trump administration are trolling President-elect Donald Trump online after the President of Mexico corrected him regarding agreements made by the two world leaders.

The Independent UK

Mexican president denies country is closing border despite Trump claims

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo says her country will continue to address migration concerns while also respecting human rights

The Guardian - AU

Queensland’s veteran human rights warrior on ‘miscarriages of justice’ past and present

Retiring criminal lawyer Terry O’Gorman, who famously took on Joh Bjelke-Petersen, is withering about David Crisafulli’s new law and order crackdown

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Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Plant Amid Human Rights Controversy

Volkswagen sells Xinjiang plant due to shift to electric vehicles and economic reasons amid human rights concerns.

Evening Standard

MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

International Business Times

Syria War Monitor Says More Than 130 Dead In Army-jihadist Clashes

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions launched a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo on Wednesday.

AAP

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.

The Conversation

Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan

The Australian Human Rights Commission this week launched the National Anti-racism Framework.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union signs legal agreement with EHRC to ‘tackle workplace culture’

The crisis-hit Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in a bid to tackle a “toxic” workplace culture.

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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant For Myanmar Military Leader

ICC seeks accountability for Myanmar military leader over alleged crimes against Rohingya. Human rights groups support the move for justice and ending impu...

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