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1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

France politics
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19 minutes ago

Israel Kills More Than 200 People in Deadliest Day of Resumed War on Lebanon

Israel launched a deadly attack on Lebanon, killing over 250, shortly after a ceasefire deal with Iran, claiming it did not apply to Lebanon.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israel got away with targeting healthcare in Gaza. It's no surprise it is doing it in Lebanon too | Seema Jilani

Israel's military actions in Lebanon are targeting healthcare infrastructure, causing civilian displacement and casualties, similar to tactics used in Gaza.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law

Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate, and a new law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN experts urge investigation into Israel's killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts demand investigation into Israel's killing of journalists, citing impunity for previous attacks on press freedom.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

US accused of pressuring Latin America to cut ties with Cuban doctors program

Bruno Rodriguez stated that the United States is trying to strangle the economy of the communist island, which earns billions from its foreign medical missions, after several countries stopped deploying Cuban doctors.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

What Happens Inside Israel's Detention System

Human rights groups, UN investigators, and Israeli legal organizations say torture and sexual violence of Palestinian detainees is part of a wider system of repression.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Russia labels human rights group Memorial 'extremist'

The Supreme Court's ruling stated that Memorial and its supporters are 'clearly anti-Russian in nature and are aimed at destroying the basic foundations of Russian statehood, violating its territorial integrity, and eroding historical, cultural, spiritual, and moral values.'
Russo-Ukrainian War
#gaza
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group

Iran executed two men for PMOI/MEK membership, intensifying actions against dissidents amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

The Iranian regime's digital blockade has lasted over 810 hours, severely limiting citizens' internet access and risking severe punishment for attempts to bypass it.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran doubles down on executions

Iran has executed multiple political prisoners amid ongoing conflict, with at least two dozen more facing imminent execution.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran doubles down on executions amid US-Israeli war

Iran has executed 14 individuals since late February, targeting political prisoners amid ongoing conflict with Israel.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's John Roberts Openly Questions More Hardline' Regime Left in Iran After Ceasefire

Operation Epic Fury's end raises concerns about Iran's hardline regime and implications for freedom and rights in the country.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What People in Iran Are Thinking Right Now

A civilization faces imminent destruction due to escalating tensions and threats surrounding Iran's political situation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group

Iran executed two men for PMOI/MEK membership, intensifying actions against dissidents amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

The Iranian regime's digital blockade has lasted over 810 hours, severely limiting citizens' internet access and risking severe punishment for attempts to bypass it.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing

Vigario Luis Balanta, a critic of Guinea-Bissau's military regime, was found murdered, raising concerns about civic space and human rights in the country.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Three life terms for Kashmir's Aasiya Andrabi fit India's broader pattern'

Legal experts have condemned the harsh sentencing of Aasiya Andrabi, stating that it fits a broader pattern of India's policy towards dissenting voices in Kashmir.
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

George Clooney calls Donald Trump's a whole civilization will die tonight' threat to Iran a war crime

George Clooney criticized Trump's threats to Iran as a war crime, sparking a response from the White House communications director.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group

Memorial won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for documenting human rights abuses in Russia and faces designation as an extremist organization by Russian authorities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa selective', discriminatory'

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslim worshippers is selective and discriminatory, with ongoing access for ministers and settlers.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Turkey: DW correspondent Uludag still in custody

Alican Uludag has been charged with three criminal offenses: 'publicly insulting the president,' 'public dissemination of misleading information,' and 'publicly denigrating institutions of the state.' He faces up to 19 years in prison if convicted.
Law
#deportation
Law
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Swedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineer

A former work permit holder was deported from Sweden due to his intelligence causing legal issues for authorities.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

The US is deporting migrants to Uganda as part of a strategy to expel individuals to countries without ties.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag remains in custody

Alican Uludag faces serious charges in Turkey, with ongoing legal proceedings raising concerns about judicial fairness and fundamental rights.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

INTO motion targets GAA sponsorship links with Allianz over Israeli weapon firm investment

INTO members warned the GAA that while they were not telling the organisation what to do, the Cumann na mBunscol competition is in INTO-run schools and teachers find it unacceptable for a major firm, which has investment links to Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems, should be sponsoring an Irish children's competition.
Fundraising
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlement

Former UK diplomats urge government to threaten action against companies involved in illegal Israeli settlement plans in the West Bank.
Arts
from48 hills
2 days ago

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices - 48 hills

Lenora Lee Dance is launching its first New Works Festival featuring seven diverse artists to explore human rights and cultural themes.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Inside a Swedish detention centre: 'Something happens to people who are deprived of their freedom'

Astorp detention centre in Sweden operates under immigration law, resembling a prison despite not being classified as one.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Accused Pinochet agent turned Bondi nanny Adriana Rivas to be extradited to Chile

Adriana Rivas will be extradited to Chile to face kidnapping charges related to Pinochet's dictatorship after losing her legal battle in Australia.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

DRC joins US list of third-country deportation destinations

The DRC has agreed to accept US migrant deportees under a temporary deal, raising concerns over human rights and government conditions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

The Congolese Ministry of Communications stated that the deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, although no specific date or number of deportees was provided.
US news
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Refuse to celebrate': Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Gaza's Christian community observes Easter amid severe shortages and ongoing violence, holding onto hope for survival and peace.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

DR Congo to receive third-country' deportees from the US under new deal

The DRC will begin receiving deportees this month, described as a temporary arrangement that reflects Congo's commitment to human dignity and international solidarity.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's former minister of public health, states, 'It's very clear that there is targeting of healthcare personnel, first responders and healthcare facilities.' This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical workers in conflict zones.
Healthcare
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israel's attack on UNRWA is central to its genocide of the Palestinians

UNRWA's existence is seen as a threat to Israeli goals, prompting attacks on the agency as part of a broader genocidal strategy against Palestinians.
#death-penalty
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It broke our home': family demands answers after death of man abandoned by US border agents

Shah Alam's death from hypothermia after being released from detention highlights systemic failures in the treatment of vulnerable populations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

They're making them disappear again': families fear Mexico's missing are being erased

Over 130,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to drug cartel violence, with authorities downplaying the crisis and families demanding accountability.
#war-crimes
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
#belarus
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

The letter condemned the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and potentially amounting to war crimes, emphasizing that force against another state is only permitted in self-defense or with UN Security Council authorization.
NYC parents
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths report

Burkina Faso's security forces are responsible for more civilian deaths than militant groups, with the Fulani ethnic group being particularly targeted.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide

Shah Alam was 'a blind man who could not speak English and left outside a closed Tim Hortons coffee shop completely defenseless against the bitter cold February night by Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security,' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 'Every individual involved in the death of Mr. Shah Alam must be held fully accountable.'
US news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran, says her daughter

Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, has been arrested amid a crackdown on civil society during the ongoing war with Israel and the US.
#solitary-confinement
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on | Mahrang Baloch

Solitary confinement leads to severe isolation and mental strain, compounded by the targeting of family members due to political activism.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on | Mahrang Baloch

Solitary confinement leads to severe isolation and mental strain, compounded by the targeting of family members due to political activism.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign

Ecuador's President Noboa collaborates with the US to combat organized crime, resulting in a 28% decrease in homicides and thousands of arrests.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law

Palestinian protests erupted against a new Israeli law imposing the death penalty for deadly attacks, leading to widespread strikes and condemnation from human rights officials.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund Supports 26 Projects

The funding round targets open-source developers, researchers, and educational initiatives working across Bitcoin's ecosystem, with an emphasis on tools that strengthen financial privacy and censorship resistance.
Cryptocurrency
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human tragedy': Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine

Leqaa Kordia connects her experiences in US immigration detention to the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
#transgender-rights
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Stephen Lewis, a prominent Canadian diplomat and advocate for human rights, has passed away at 88 after a battle with cancer.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
#senegal
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law - LGBTQ Nation

Senegal has enacted a law doubling penalties for homosexuality, reflecting a broader trend of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Africa.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law - LGBTQ Nation

Senegal has enacted a law doubling penalties for homosexuality, reflecting a broader trend of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Africa.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Sudan war being fought on women's bodies': Survivors detail sexual assault

Sexual violence is a pervasive and defining feature of the conflict in Sudan, primarily affecting women and girls.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

A federal judge allowed a Mexican woman to return to the U.S. after her unlawful deportation despite her DACA enrollment.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago

Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law

Sweden is identified as a country experiencing a decline in democratic standards due to legislative abuse and restrictions on civic space.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Gao Zhen faces trial for defaming national heroes, with potential three-year prison sentence amid concerns over artistic freedom in China.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

At least 70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack, rights group says

Death toll from the attack in Haiti's Artibonite region is at least 70, significantly higher than official estimates of 16.
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