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As Vietnam grows ties with U.S., a secret directive seeks to gird the Communist Party

A leaked document offers a window into the motivations and concerns of party leaders as they seek to deepen ties with the U.S.

WEKU

How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests

An elite EU-trained Senegalese police unit was meant to tackle cross-border crime. Instead it was used to quash protests

Al Jazeera

First Thing: Anti-abortion mega-donors pour money into Alabama supreme court race

Organization affiliated with Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein spends more than half a million dollars on candidate who believes life begins at fertilization. Plus, Michigan anti-war campaign hails huge vote tally

The Guardian - UK

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People displaced by climate crisis to testify in first-of-its-kind hearing in US

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hear how climate is driving forced migration across the Americas

The Guardian - US

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UNHRC

In a strong retort to debt-trapped Pakistan after it raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India has said it cannot pay any attention to a country which is soaked in red due to the bloodshed from terrorism that it sponsors around…

The Hindu

Carbon Credit Scheme Sees Indigenous Cambodians Harassed, Evicted: Report

Indigenous Cambodians living in a protected forest say a carbon credit scheme has led to the destruction of their crops and huts, as a two-year Human Rights Watch investigation released Thursday documented forced evictions and criminal charges.

International Business Times

Greens senator censured over Philippines protest

Greens senator Janet Rice has been handed a rare parliamentary rebuke for her protest against an address to parliament by the Philippines president.

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Liberal dissenters blast most 'extreme' VAD proposal

The findings from an inquiry have been handed down.

The Canberra Times

Biden Administration Condemns Taliban Executions In Afghanistan

Biden administration condemns Taliban executions in Afghanistan. Secretary Blinken faces criticism over troop withdrawal transparency. UN expresses alarm o...

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Amnesty clause for soldiers breaches human rights law, Belfast court rules

High court ruling prompts calls to scrap legislation that grants amnesties to soldiers for Troubles-era crimes

The Guardian - UK

Indonesian President Awards Honorary Rank To Defense Minister

President Widodo awards Defense Minister Subianto honorary four-star general rank despite human rights abuse allegations, shaping Indonesia's political lan...

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Indonesia activists condemn four-star general rank for presumed president

Outgoing president confers honour on presumed successor, Prabowo Subianto, who is accused of human rights violations

The Guardian - UK

What does Queensland’s Covid-19 mandates ruling mean for other vaccines and other states?

The state’s supreme court found the vaccine rules for police were unlawful and those for paramedics were ineffective. Here’s what the judgment means

The Guardian - AU

A civilised country would not have made Shamima Begum stateless

Letters: Readers respond to the recent court of appeal ruling that upheld the UK government’s decision to strip the 24-year-old of British citizenship

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U.N. Security Council Demands Taliban Respect Women's Rights

U.N. Security Council demands Taliban to end oppression of women in Afghanistan and stresses inclusive political processes and human rights.

The Hindu

Anil Masih case: NHRC dismisses complaint alleging SC verdict as violation of rights

The NHRC dismissed a complaint alleging that the February 20, 2024 Supreme Court judgment has resulted in violation of human rights of Anil Masih

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U.N. Urges Belarus To Pardon Jailed Opposition Leader With Cancer

U.N. experts urge Belarus to consider pardoning opposition politician with cancer in prison amid human rights concerns. Calls for release of political pris...

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of stray dog mauling 2-year-old girl in New Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that a two-year-old girl was allegedly mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the Tughlak Lane area of New Delhi on February 24. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Al Jazeera

Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison

Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.

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Russian Human Rights Advocate Sentenced To Prison For Criticizing War

Oleg Orlov sentenced for criticizing Russian army in Ukraine conflict; crackdown on dissent in Russia.

International Business Times

Russian Court Jails Veteran Activist Orlov For 2.5 Years

A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced top human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov to two and a half years in jail for denouncing Russia's assault on Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Russian human rights campaigner sentenced to jail for denouncing war

Oleg Orlov, 70, tells court he has committed no crime and regrets nothing before being sentenced to two and a half years in prison

International Business Times

Rare Hong Kong Protest Sounds Alarm On New Security Law

Hong Kong activists on Tuesday staged a rare public protest against government plans for a new national security law, saying it lacked democratic oversight and human rights safeguards.

The Hindu

India voices 'great concern' over situation in war-ravaged Gaza

India expresses concern over Gaza conflict, calls for sustainable solution and condemns terrorism at UN Human Rights Council.

International Business Times

Gaza Fate Under Scruinty At UN Rights Council

The "collective punishment" of civilians in Gaza was not justifiable, the UN chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday, amid mounting fears of an Israeli invasion of Rafah.

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