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Washington Post
1 week ago
Europe news

With Europe's support, North African nations push migrants to the desert

European funds are used to support harsh practices in North Africa aimed at dissuading sub-Saharan migrants from crossing to Europe. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Seeks to Curb Flow of Migrants From Nicaragua With New Restrictions

The Biden administration plans visa restrictions and sanctions against individuals and organizations aiding the Nicaraguan government in profiting from migrants heading to the United States. [ more ]
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#fifa
ESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Amnesty Int'l wants FIFA '22 WC review published

Amnesty International challenges FIFA to publish review on migrant workers' treatment for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Amnesty urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar migrant worker compensation

Fifa is urged to publish an independent report on migrant worker responsibilities in Qatar and provide financial compensation. [ more ]
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euronews
1 month ago
Europe politics

EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China

New EU law aims to eliminate forced labor products from market by 2027. [ more ]
High Country News
1 month ago
Dining

Conozca a las mujeres que luchan por acabar con las detenciones y las deportaciones en el estado de Washington - High Country News

ICE detention center in Tacoma with a history of human rights abuses
La Resistencia Northwest's advocacy to improve conditions for detainees [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

On 60th Anniversary of US-Backed Coup, Brazilians Ask US to Declassify Records

The Brazilian military's seizure of power marked the start of over two decades of military rule.
The U.S. supported the Brazilian military coup and enabled human rights abuses during the dictatorship. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
London

CNN Anchor: U.S. Warns of Extrajudicial Killings' Abroad By Iran and Russia In Wake of Journalist's Stabbing In London

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist, was stabbed outside his London home, indicating a likely attack linked to the Iranian regime.
Senior U.S. intelligence officials have raised concerns about extrajudicial killings by countries like Iran and Russia, posing a growing threat to reporters and activists in the West. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

Terror suspects appear in court in Russia showing signs of torture and abuse

Russian authorities arrested three more suspects in the Crocus City Hall shooting.
Videos emerged showing brutal treatment of suspects by Russian authorities. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Climate of fear': UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine

Russian occupation in Ukraine involves intimidation, detention, and torture. UN report highlights executions and suppression of Ukrainian identity. [ more ]
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Boston.com
4 months ago
US news

Senate votes down Sanders' push to examine Israel's human rights practices in Gaza

Just 11 senators supported moving to a vote on the resolution, a sign of the body's unflagging support for Israel, even as the Jewish state now faces allegations of genocide in its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Boston.com
4 months ago
US news

Senate votes down Sanders' push to examine Israel's human rights practices in Gaza

Just 11 senators supported moving to a vote on the resolution, a sign of the body's unflagging support for Israel, even as the Jewish state now faces allegations of genocide in its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Substantial volume' of clothing tied to Uyghur forced labour entering EU, says study

A report reveals that clothing tainted by Uyghur forced labor is entering the European Union market
Well-known brands like H&M and Zara are identified as being at high risk of sourcing materials made by Uyghurs forced into labor [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Football Daily | A paean to those heady days of four back-to-back World Cup matches

The Human Rights World Cup in 2022 featured eleven hours of back-to-back football matches every day for two weeks.
The tournament in Qatar faced issues related to corruption, human rights abuses, treatment of migrant workers, and discriminatory laws.
The German players protested against Fifa's instructions by putting their hands over their mouths before kick-off. [ more ]
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