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LGBT
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17 hours ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Belarus compares LGBTQ+ people to pedophiles in new anti-propaganda law - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ advocacy, intensifying repression against marginalized communities.
#deportation
Law
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week 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 week 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
1 week 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.
Law
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week 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 week 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
1 week 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Palestinian Prisoner's Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?

Nearly 10,000 Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons, with a third without charge or trial, amid new laws targeting them.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Burkina Faso's military government dissolved over 100 NGOs, prompting Amnesty International to label it a severe violation of basic rights.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty

Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a detainee are reinstated to reserve service despite ongoing investigations and dropped charges.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Sent to be killed': How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine

Central Asian migrants are coerced into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, facing life expectancy of just four months on the front line.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Norway's state telecoms firm accused of helping Myanmar regime seize activists

Telenor allegedly provided data to Myanmar's military, aiding in the arrest of anti-coup activists, leading to a class-action lawsuit.
#iran
Higher education
fromTruthout
6 days ago

US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits

The U.S. and Israel systematically targeted Iranian universities during their military campaign, violating norms of military engagement.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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
2 days ago

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Over 93 million Iranians face severe hardships due to ongoing war threats and economic blockades affecting their livelihoods.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Iran Sentences Four More To Death Over Mass Protests, Rights Groups Say

Iran has sentenced four protesters to death amid ongoing government crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations, with seven executions reported so far.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran: Hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Over 93 million Iranians face severe hardships due to ongoing war threats and economic blockades affecting their livelihoods.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home

Mahdieh Esfandiari was released from France after a year, coinciding with the release of two French citizens from Iran.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
Higher education

US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits

World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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 politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

US military strikes against alleged narco-traffickers raise concerns of extrajudicial killings and legality of targeting vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
#el-salvador
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Has an 86-Year-Old French Woman in Detention, Months After Her Husband's Death

ICE's mass-deportation tactics indiscriminately target vulnerable individuals, including an elderly woman awaiting her green card, raising serious ethical concerns.
#israel
fromTruthout
1 day ago
World news

UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks

France politics
fromTruthout
1 week 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 week 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
fromTruthout
1 day ago

UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks

Israel's military actions in Lebanon are condemned as violations of international law and a threat to peace and civilian lives.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
France politics
fromTruthout
1 week 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 week 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.
#gaza
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Facing Heckler, Vance Brags About Gaza "Ceasefire" That Groups Say Is a Failure

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Facing Heckler, Vance Brags About Gaza "Ceasefire" That Groups Say Is a Failure

Vance defended the Trump administration's role in a Gaza ceasefire despite ongoing violence and criticism from human rights groups.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least seven civilian deaths and numerous injuries amid ongoing violence.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Psychological torture': outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp

Camp East Montana faces severe health and environmental issues, with reports of abuse, sickness, and inadequate infrastructure affecting detainees.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures violent' assaults in Israeli prisons

Marwan Barghouti faces escalating violence and harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, raising concerns for his safety and well-being.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sheinbaum vows to defend Mexicans at every level' amid anger at Trump over migrant deaths

The Mexican government is increasingly vocal about the deaths of its citizens in US custody, demanding investigations and raising human rights concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody

Mexico's president mandates daily consular visits to U.S. immigration detention centers due to rising deaths of Mexican nationals in custody.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Afghan asylum approvals plunge as UK denies women fleeing Taliban, analysis warns

The UK has significantly reduced asylum grants for Afghan women, dropping from 96% to 34% since Labour took office.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Historic but not enough? Inside Gustavo Petro's antidrug strategy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intercepted record cocaine volumes, but faces pressure from the U.S. regarding drug policy effectiveness.
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Ai Weiwei on Censorship

Trump's latest memes depict him as a Roman warrior and son of god, which has upset his Catholic supporters. Emma Cieslik points out the misrepresentation of religious wounds.
Arts
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? | Norman Solomon

The Democratic National Committee ignored significant voter sentiment against Israel, rejecting resolutions advocating for Palestinian rights and a ceasefire in Gaza.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Palestinian groups launch legal bid to shed light on Australian arms export permits to Israel

The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Al-Haq, and Al Mezan Center for Human Rights are attempting to subpoena arms export documents to assess the legality of permits granted to Israel.
World politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My life has become a rollercoaster': Francesca Albanese on death threats, danger and dread after accusing Israel of genocide

Francesca Albanese, a UN rapporteur, has gained attention for her outspoken condemnation of the Israeli military campaign and its humanitarian impact on Palestinians.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

UN experts call for an end to Israeli violence and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Artist Who Confronted Injustice, Dies at 46

Celeste Dupuy-Spencer was a dedicated artist and advocate for human rights, criticizing violence against Palestinians and fascism in the US.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
Roam Research
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why the World Cup should be decentralized | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The World Cup should be divided into multiple locations globally to reduce the influence of authoritarian regimes and improve oversight.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

Court In Kazakhstan Finds All 19 Defendants Guilty For Anti-China Protests

The court on April 13 found all defendants guilty of inciting inter-ethnic discord following a protest in which participants demanded the release of an ethnic Kazakh detained in Xinjiang.
Social justice
#nigeria
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

Over 100 people were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a market in Jilli village while pursuing Boko Haram militants.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

Over 100 people were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a market in Jilli village while pursuing Boko Haram militants.
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Palestinian Child Rights Group Shutters After Israeli Pressure

After 35 years of defending Palestinian children's rights, we are not able to overcome operational challenges resulting from Israel's targeted criminalization of Palestinian human rights organizations.
Non-profit organizations
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
#immigration
fromJezebel
5 days ago
World news

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

fromJezebel
6 days ago
NYC parents

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

World news
fromJezebel
5 days ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Canadian Mother Detained With Autistic Child Says Families at ICE's Dilley Center Are 'Suffering Greatly'

Tania Warner's detention in Texas with her autistic daughter highlights severe issues in the treatment of detainees and violations of due process.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
6 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week 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.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons

Oleh Shevandin was abducted in 2015 and remains imprisoned in Russia without formal charges or legal representation.
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Former IS child 'fighters' were war victims, say French lawyers

No child chooses to be enlisted, and France is displaying the worst kind of indignity in this matter, while also violating the conventions to which it is a signatory.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules

The fact that it took nearly nine months of litigation and a decision by the highest court of the land to obtain something as innocuous as permission for my clients to meet with a local lawyer speaks volumes about how hard the government of Eswatini is fighting to deny these men the most basic of rights.
World news
#cuba
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

The US is pressuring Latin American countries to end medical agreements with Cuba, impacting its economy and healthcare program.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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.
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.aljazeera.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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 week 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.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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
Law
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
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