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Pakistan: Baloch Students Council called for release of two students

The Islamabad chapter of the Baloch Students Council (BSCI) has penned an open letter demanding the release of two Baloch students. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Biden Considers Australia Request To Drop Assange Prosecution

President Biden considering Australia's request regarding Julian Assange's prosecution, raising concerns about press freedom and human rights.

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European Court Of Human Rights Establishes Climate Change As Human Right

ECHR recognizes protection from climate change as a human right in a case against Switzerland, setting a precedent for future climate-related litigation.

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Cabinet splits emerge over quitting European Convention on Human Rights

The rebels believe they have a majority in cabinet to support their view.

Evening Standard

Ponnam Ashok Goud appointed as TPCC Chairman of Legal, Human Rights & RTI

Ponnam Ashok Goud appointed as Chairman of Legal, Human Rights & RTI department of TPCC in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Students in Iran threatened with prosecution for graduation dance video

Al-Zahra University in Bushehr will pursue legal action, says its president, in a move labelled ‘absurd’ by human rights lawyers

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south

By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator

The Guardian - UK

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When Rishi Sunak speaks, the nation shrugs. There’s no coming back from that

Flirting with leaving the European court of human rights has failed to move the dial for the PM, and has highlighted his deficiencies, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela’s ex-oil minister charged with stealing millions from state oil company

Tareck El Aissami latest in purge of politicians, human rights advocates and critics by government of Nicolás Maduro

The Guardian - US

Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition worsens after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says

The wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski says she's increasingly worried about his worsening condition as he marks his 1,000th day in prison

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia, Where Women Are Stoned To Death, To Lead UN Women's Rights Group

While a woman's freedom depends on her "obedience" to her husband in Saudi Arabia, the nation will lead a top United Nations (UN) women's rights group.

International Business Times UK

Top Europe rights court condemns Switzerland in landmark climate ruling

Europe's top rights court ruled on Tuesday that Switzerland is not doing enough to tackle climate change, in its first such ruling against a state on the subject.

Radio France Internationale

Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling

Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how courts deal with climate cases.

Al Jazeera

European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goals

Europe's highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change.

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European Court To Rule On Climate Obligations

Europe's highest human rights court session on climate obligations and accountability, influencing global climate governance and promoting environmental ju...

The Guardian - UK

Human rights violated by Swiss inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case

Court finds in favour of group of older Swiss women who claimed weak policies put them at greater risk of death from heatwaves

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Is climate change action a human right? A European court will rule for the first time

Europe's highest human rights court began its session Tuesday on a group of climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Guardian - UK

The world court will rule on Germany’s support for Israel. That shows how geopolitics has changed

Western governments could once be confident of protecting their friends. Nicaragua’s case shows those days are gone, says Steve Crawshaw, former UK director at Human Rights Watch

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Climate Activists Pursue Human Rights Court Ruling In Europe

Climate activists seek a landmark court ruling to hold European states accountable for climate change, potentially reshaping global climate policy.

France 24

Top EU rights court condemns Switzerland for climate inaction in first ruling of its kind

The EU's top rights court on Tuesday condemned Switzerland for violating the Convention on Human Rights through its inaction in the face of climate change in a landmark case brought by an association of elderly women. But the court rejected a similar claim against France filed by a former mayor…

The Guardian - US

Exclusive: groups call for US inquiry into police killing of ‘Cop City’ protester

Petition to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights filed on behalf of Manuel Paez Terán, aka ‘Tortuguita’, and their mother

The Guardian - UK

Built on sand: can Egypt’s new seaside city protect the country from war at its borders?

Ras el–Hekma is part of a $60bn package to help the economy withstand the impact of conflict in Gaza, but critics fear the money will entrench a corrupt, oppressive regime

Radio France Internationale

Staff at France's EDF question involvement in futuristic Saudi city

Some employees of French energy giant EDF want the company to reconsider its involvement in a hydro-electric plant in the Saudi desert that would power Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's futuristic megacity Neom, following concerns over the project's sustainability and alleged human rights abuses.

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European Human Rights Cases Impact Climate Litigation

Explore three significant human rights cases in Europe shaping climate litigation and environmental policy, emphasizing the urgent need for legal action.

The Hindu

Kerala might move SC against Governor on SHRC chief’s appointment

Kerala government holds Governor Arif Mohammed Khan responsible for delaying appointment of Kerala State Human Rights Commission chairperson.

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