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Newcastle City Council Urged to Address Human Rights Concerns Amid Saudi Investment Controversy

NUFCFAS urged Newcastle City Council to condemn Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses and engage with Newcastle United's chairman.

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Western Nations Urge Israel To Comply With International Law

Recent developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict prompt Western nations to call for adherence to international law in Gaza, emphasizing human rights an...

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Why NHRC’s international accreditation is under review | Explained

India's NHRC faces international scrutiny over human rights compliance, diversity, and transparency, risking its accreditation and global reputation. We explore.

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‘Art-washing’? Unease as British cultural institutions lend lustre to Saudi trade push

Campaigners say move to use the arts to reinforce economic ties with Riyadh may help to launder Gulf state’s human rights record

The Guardian - UK

US Bans Imports From 26 Chinese Textile Firms Over Uyghur Labor

The U.S. bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected forced labor from Uyghurs, part of efforts to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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SHRC directive to rein in gang violence in the State

Taking cognizance of a recent spate of gang violence in Kerala, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the police to adopt necessary steps to rein in such anti-social activities.

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A decade after bifurcation, APERC poised to shift from Hyderabad to Kurnool

A decade after bifurcation, APERC poised to shift from Hyderabad to Kurnool. As Hyderabad ceases to be the common capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on June 2, 2024, the APERC is getting its voluminous files and other material packed in order to function from Kurnool. Already, the AP Lokayukta and…

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Menendez defense focuses on 'doing his job' as senator - Roll Call

An attorney for Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday argued that the senator did his job and did not take corrupt actions.

Roll Call

FIFA Urged To Release Report On Migrant Worker Conditions In Qatar

Migrant workers in Qatar await compensation for World Cup construction. FIFA's delay in releasing a report on worker treatment raises concerns.

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Kerala dowry- related domestic violence case: women’s panel comes down on police

Kerala Women’s Commission supports domestic violence victim demanding dowry, criticizes police response; Human Rights Commission also investigates.

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Caster Semenya continues court fight to race without lowering testosterone levels

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya arrived at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg on Wednesday for a hearing to decide whether she will have to lower her testosterone levels in order to compete in races.

Radio France Internationale

How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy.

WEKU

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

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A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

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ACT agrees to clearer definition of 'last stages of life' in VAD laws

'Last stages of their life' will be more clearly defined in the bill.

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle council could be complicit in sportswashing, campaigners claim

Emails highlighted a close relationship between Newcastle United and council officials, who lobbied officials at the Saudi Arabian-controlled club for funding

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Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles

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Thai Activist Dies After Hunger Strike In Monarchy Reform

Thai activist's death in prison after advocating monarchy reform raises concerns over Thailand's human rights practices.

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Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Loses Appeal Against Treason Sentence

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's failed appeal against treason sentence in Russia sparks international concern over political dissent and human rights.

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Israeli forces attacked ‘known aid worker locations’ in Gaza: Rights group

Human Rights Watch says aid workers’ convoys and facilities have been targeted at least eight times since last October.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi money has reshaped boxing but how do we justify the human cost?

In a defining week for Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and boxing, the glitz of a unifying world heavyweight contest sits uncomfortably against a backdrop of human rights concerns

The Guardian - UK

At least eight Israeli strikes on Gaza aid groups since October, says report

Human Rights Watch says warnings were not issued before attacks, which have killed or injured dozens

The Guardian - UK

Rohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels

Myanmar military has conscripted 1,000 Rohingya men and boys since February, with fears some are being used as human shields, according to NGOs

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Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees To Europe Before Cannes

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe after being sentenced to prison by Iran. His film set to premiere at Cannes, highlighting human rights v...

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UK Deportation Law Ruled Incompatible With Human Rights

Belfast judge rules UK's deportation law doesn't apply in Northern Ireland due to human rights violations. PM plans to appeal. Law aimed to deport migrants...

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