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Families fear for Cuban prisoners after Trump reneges on release deal

US president reinstates Cuba on terror list despite Biden deal to release prisoners jailed over demonstrations

The Guardian - US

ABC executive who sacked Antoinette Lattouf departs broadcaster

Exclusive: Chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor’s role was substantially downgraded by Kim Williams

The Guardian - AU

Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'

Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

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Hate crimes, surveillance and social cleansing fuels rights concerns in France

France saw mounting human rights challenges in 2024, including a sharp rise in hate crime and controversial surveillance during the Paris Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch has said in its annual World Report.

Radio France Internationale

Australia 'reversing' human rights for children: report

An advocacy group has accused the federal and state governments of violating human rights for children, Indigenous people and asylum seekers in the past year.

AAP

Biden showed ‘double standard’ on human rights amid Israel’s Gaza war: HRW

Human Rights Watch’s annual report says liberal democracies were generally ‘not reliable’ on human rights.

Al Jazeera

2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report

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UK accused of undermining democratic rights with climate protest crackdown

British director of Human Rights Watch attacks ‘dangerous hypocrisy’ of government

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam Jails Ex-lawyer Over Facebook Posts

A Vietnamese court sentenced a prominent former lawyer to three years in jail Friday over Facebook posts it ruled undermined the state by criticising a leading judge.

International Business Times

It's time to sue Congress

Members of Congress face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza

Salon

Fierce fighting in Khartoum endangers Sudanese civilians

The army’s bid to retake the capital from a paramilitary has led to fierce clashes and high civilian casualties.

Al Jazeera

Tributes pour in after US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Oldest living president served only one term but has been hailed for his post-White House philanthropy and advocacy.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - UK

Survivors Of 2013 Syria Chemical Attack Seek Justice

Survivors of the 2013 chemical attack in Zamalka, Syria, seek justice amidst ongoing conflict and uncertainty.

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel Of Genocide In Gaza

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of causing Palestinian deaths in Gaza by restricting water supply, leading to malnutrition and illness.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: 51 men found guilty in Pelicot mass rape trial

French man jailed for 20 years over abuse of ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot. Plus, Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide for restricting Gaza water supply

Al Jazeera

Israel committing ‘acts of genocide’ by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says

Human Rights Watch says Israel is intentionally cutting off water supplies and destroying infrastructure in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

Israel accused of act of genocide over restriction of Gaza water supply

Human Rights Watch says Israeli forces have acted deliberately to cut availability of clean water

International Business Times

Activist Tells Saudi-hosted UN Forum Of 'Silencing' Of Dissent

A Saudi human rights activist appeared via a video link Wednesday at a UN forum in the kingdom to denounce the "silencing" of dissent under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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