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At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence, UN human rights chief says

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse.

Euronews

British Kashmiris rally in London against Pakistan's crackdown in PoJK

Thousands of British Kashmiris marched in London protesting a crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators demanded human rights and action against terrorism. They raised concerns over civilian killings and harassment. The protests follow similar demonstrations. India reiterates its stance on the region's integration.

The Economic Times

Watch: Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over PoK unrest

British Kashmiris protested in London against alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators highlighted civilian deaths, injuries, and harassment, demanding international intervention and accountability for the ongoing unrest driven by economic grievances and governance issues.

The Times of India

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Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over crackdown in PoJK by Pakistani forces

Thousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, highlighting alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators demanded international intervention and accountability for civilian deaths, injuries, and the crackdown on peaceful protests over economic hardship and governance issues.

The Economic Times

Isoc must accept IO 'smear' verdict

An Appeal Court ruling penalising the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) for its information operation (IO) against two human rights defenders sets a welcome precedent for the protection of rights.

Bangkok Post

It’s a Trumpian World Cup for racism and cynicism – why don’t those who condemned Qatar 2022 say so?

We must highlight the awful stance of the White House towards so many competing nations, but also the hypocrisy of leaders who acquiesce, says MP Jeremy Corbyn

The Guardian - UK

IOs are real and need to be stopped

A surprising but welcome decision was made by the Court of Appeal this past week, which overturned part of a lower court ruling and ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay over 200,000 baht in compensation to human rights activists smeared online by a so-called information operation (IO).

Bangkok Post

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Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.

AAP

ICE deports Iranian asylum seeker to threat-filled African nation where US tells Americans ‘do not travel’

Trump’s deportation flights to the Central African Republic are a ‘death sentence,’ advocates warn

The Independent UK

Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project reignites both hope and resentment

The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of jobs and prosperity in northern Mozambique. But this second instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which…

Radio France Internationale

Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

The Guardian - AU

NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say

Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in need

The Guardian - AU

UN Confirms Child Killed After Taliban Open Fire on Rare Women's Rights Rally

A child was killed in Herat, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces fired on protesters demanding the release of women arrested for hijab violations. The crackdown highlights ongoing repression under Taliban rule.

International Business Times UK

Women held at much-denounced ICE detention camp sign on to hunger strike

Nearly 40 women detained at Delaney Hall join striking men and outline demands ‘rooted in basic human rights’

The Guardian - US

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What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect

The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers

AAP

TAS:Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

Bangkok Post

Isoc told to pay activists smeared online

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay 210,000 baht in compensation to two human rights defenders and remove online content that damaged their reputations, overturning part of a lower court ruling.

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Referees, athletes, fans: how the US border crackdowns are tarnishing the World Cup

This was supposed to be the most spectacular FIFA men’s World Cup in history. There are more national teams (48), more host countries (three) and more matches (104) than ever before.

AAP

White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm

An UN official says US sanctions are affecting the Cuban population's human rights.

France 24

HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally,…

The Independent UK

‘Troubling’ Trump health deals with Africa jeopardise human rights, report says

Report from Human Rights Watch says countries should be ‘wary’ of US push for agreements with individual African nations

The Guardian - UK

Sentencing Palestine Action protesters as terrorists would be ‘constitutional threat’, says lawyer

Judge will decide whether four’s acts had link to terrorism, despite jury not convicting them of terrorism offence

The Independent UK

UK ‘missing in action’ as Iran war hits farmers around the world

Millions of smallholder farmers supplying the UK are being squeezed by climate change and the Iran war — while the government is over two months overdue on announcing supply chain oversight rules that would help them

The Independent UK

Indonesian court finds 4 military members guilty of acid attack on activist, sends them to prison

An Indonesian military court has found four service members guilty over an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist and sentenced them with up to three years in prison

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