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China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies

UK, US and others use universal periodic review to speak out over Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny

Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.

Al Jazeera

Iran executes 2022 protester for murder

Human rights advocates criticise Mohammad Ghobadlou’s conviction, saying he did not get a fair trial.

Al Jazeera

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KSHRC to hold sitting in Mysuru from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2

The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission will hold a sitting in Mysuru to address complaints of human rights violations.

The Hindu

Gaza activist tells of beating and abuse in Israeli detention

Human rights worker Ayman Lubbad is among the Palestinian prisoners claiming abuse in Israeli custody, where six have died

The Guardian - UK

Assaults, isolation and deprivation: what life is like at Cairns watch house for children and staff

Exclusive: Rare photo and staff testimonies paint bleak picture of Queensland lockup where situation is said to have reached ‘a tipping point’

The Guardian - AU

Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of executing 19 civilians in Gaza

Footage, witness accounts shared with Al Jazeera reveal how Israeli soldiers carried out executions in Gaza last month.

Al Jazeera

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Sport can’t afford to look away from damage done by deals with Saudi Arabia

Allegations against Newcastle chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan could mean potential reputational cost to myriad sports

The Guardian - UK

Protection of nomadic tribes: NHRC stress on need for implementation of the Idate Commission report

The National Human Rights Commission emphasizes the need for a permanent commission for Nomadic, Semi Nomadic, and De-Notified Tribes in India.

The Hindu

UN says Palestinians detained by Israeli forces humiliated, beaten

Rights official says Palestinian men detained by Israeli forces in unknown locations for between 30 to 55 days.

Al Jazeera

Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Human rights and legal advocates have written an open letter to the Victorian government urging it to implement a UN safeguards in the state's youth prisons.

AAP

‘Different rules’: special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses

Revealed: review of internal state department documents shows special mechanisms have been used to shield Israel from US human rights laws

The Guardian - US

Albanian court to rule on migration deal with Italian government

Judge to determine whether agreement criticised by human rights groups violates constitution

The Guardian - UK

Antoinette Lattouf and ABC hit mediation stalemate in unlawful termination case

Journalist says ‘the fight continues’ after parties fail to reach agreement in Fair Work Commission hearing

The Guardian - AU

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Ministers accused of watering down rules around abortion clinic buffer zones

Campaigners could still be allowed to conduct silent prayers and approach women attending clinics in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Greece found to have violated Syrian refugee’s right to life by firing on vessel

European court of human rights orders Athens to pay €80,000 to family of Belal Tello, who died after 2014 incident

The Guardian - UK

Norwegian FA president urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar World Cup

Lise Klaveness has called on Fifa to publish its report on possible failings at the Qatar World Cup

The Guardian - AU

ABC strongly denies outside influence in removal of Antoinette Lattouf

As broadcaster prepares to defend a wrongful dismissal case, managing editor ‘rejects’ it was influenced by pro-Israel groups lobbying for presenter to be removed

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Senate votes against Sanders resolution to condition Israel aid on human rights

Senator’s bid to make US military support conditional on whether Israel is violating human rights in Gaza fails by 72 votes to 11

Roll Call

Senate tables bid to compel report on Israel's record in Gaza - Roll Call

The Senate avoided a direct vote on Israel's bombardment of Gaza by tabling a resolution seeking a report on the role of U.S. weapons.

The Guardian - UK

Major human rights violations at Del Monte farm in Kenya, report finds

Exclusive: summary sent to UK supermarkets describes conflict between pineapple thieves and Del Monte security staff

The Guardian - UK

Sunak faces Tory meltdown as deputy chairs back Rwanda bill rebellion

Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith defy prime minister by supporting rightwing challenges to legislation

The Guardian - UK

Ecuador is copying El Salvador’s war on gangs – but it will only add to the spiral of violence

Latin Americans besieged by organised crime may be willing to overlook a turn towards authoritarianism, but at what cost, asks Buenos Aires-based journalist Jordana Timerman

The Independent UK

Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says

A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care

The Guardian - UK

It’s not only Israel on trial. South Africa is testing the west’s claim to moral superiority

Supporters of Palestine have long been told their position is fringe. But this case gives them legitimacy – and tests the limits of human rights, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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