(2021-08-27). Pro-Palestine Activists Rally Against Israeli Prime Minister Visit. popularresistance.org Washington D.C. – Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied near the White House on Thursday to denounce a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to Washington. | Protesters rallied near the White House lawn to call for an end to US military and diplomatic support for Israel, citing Israel's human rights violations against Palestinians. | US President Joe Biden was set to meet Bennett at 15: 30 GMT, but the talks were moved to Friday following developments in Kabul where two suicide bombers killed and wounded scores of Afghans who had amassed outside Kabul airport. | Shortly before departing Israel…
(2021-08-27). The Neocons Speak: Afghanistan as Political Real Estate. dissidentvoice.org When the tears dry, it is worth considering why there is so much upset about the fall of Kabul (or reconquest) by the Taliban and the messy withdrawal of US-led forces. A large shield is employed: women, rights of the subject, education. Remove the shield, and we are left with a simple equation of power …
(2021-08-27). New Report on Human Rights Violations in Bolivia in 2019 Sheds Light on the Role of the OAS. cepr.net On August 17, the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts (GIEI in Spanish) released its report on human rights violations committed in the context of the 2019 coup d'état that overthrew President Evo Morales and installed the de facto government of Jeanine àÅñez in Bolivia. The 468-page report, based on eight months of research, sheds light …
(2021-08-27). Amnesty underscores Qatar's failure to investigate workers' deaths in new report. peoplesdispatch.org Human rights group Amnesty International heavily criticized Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA football world cup, for the deaths of thousands of foreign migrant laborers in the country. A majority of these workers' deaths remain unexplained and the cause of death in the death certificates remains vague and unclear. Amnesty called upon the Qatari government to order a thorough and credible investigation into the causes of deaths of foreign workers in the country. | Various other human rights groups, the United Nations, and foreign governments including Germany have repeatedly urged Qatar to make sure that the right…
(2021-08-27). Biden says he's prioritizing Human Rights, but is welcoming an Israeli Prime Minister who boasts about War Crimes. juancole.com ( Otherwords.org ) — Biden can't say he's putting human rights first and then welcome a prime minister who boasts about war crimes to the White House. By Sahand Yazdanyar | August 25, 2021 In April 1996, Israeli artillery shells rained down on a United Nations compound where hundreds of civilians were taking refuge. As …
(2021-08-27). Ethiopian Government Claims Ethnic Massacre Took Place Earlier In August. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says it has received reports from residents that some 150 people were killed earlier this month in an alleged attack by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). | A statement by the government-created rights group said the killings in East Wollega in the Oromia region on August 18 were followed by a revenge attack the next day that left another 60 people dead. | The statement said the first attack occurred a day after security forces stationed in the area left. The c…
(2021-08-27). To Protect the Rights of Nature, the Fight against Line 3 Must Continue. counterpunch.org People who grow and harvest food know the many ways that nature communicates. For instance, if you plant corn, but no cobs appear, then you are being told that there's probably a lack of nitrogen in the soil. Likewise, when your tomato plants turn yellow and die before they should, you may have a problem
(2021-08-27). Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab Fights Latest US Extradition Maneuvers. popularresistance.org Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab remains defiant after over 14 months under US-ordered arrest in the African archipelago country of Cabo Verde. A special envoy of the Venezuelan government, he is fighting extradition to the US for the "crime" of trying to procure humanitarian supplies of food, fuel, and medicine from Iran in violation of illegal US sanctions. To date, Saab's legal appeals for freedom have been either denied, rejected, or ignored as his extradition to the US is becoming increasingly imminent. | Saab continues to fight this flagrant attempt of extra-territorial judicial overreach by the US. In respons…
(2021-08-27). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Danish government announces bill to break nurses' pay strike with support of Socialist People's Party; Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency staff in Swansea, Wales in fourth week of month-long strike, the only union sanctioned UK dispute over Covid safety; strike by more than 300,000 Nigerian doctors over pay arrears enters fourth week.
(2021-08-26). Central Syria Insurgency: Dozens Of Russian Airstrikes, Syrian Artillery Strikes Hit ISIS Cells. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On August 25, dozens of Russian airstrikes and Syrian artillery strikes targeted ISIS' remaining cells in Syria's central region. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, more than 30 Russian airstrikes hit hideouts of the terrorist group in the following areas: | The outskirts of the town of al-Sukhnah in the eastern Homs countryside; | The outskirts of the town of al-Sholah in the western Deir Ezzor countryside; | The outskirts of the town of al-Resafa…
(2021-08-26). Hezbollah Grows Stronger In Lebanon Amid Energy Crisis, Arranging Oil Shipments From Iran. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageWithout a fully-invested government, Hezbollah has taken the lead, and the US could respond with sanctions. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese Shia Islamist organization Hezbollah has announced more Iranian ships are bringing fuel to Lebanon. The country is under an unprecedented political and economic
(2021-08-26). An Open Letter to President Biden on COVID-19 Vaccines for Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Mayda Mauri Pérez and Luis Herrera Martínez — Aug 24, 2021 | Cuba would be better prepared to cope with the pandemic if US sanctions are lifted to allow for medical supplies. | Dear President Joe Biden: | You recently talked about Cuba and its COVID-19 vaccine campaign at a White House press conference, saying: "I would be prepared to give significant amounts of vaccines if … an international organisation would administer those vaccines and do it in a way that average citizens would have access to those vaccines." You also called Cuba a "failed state". | These statements surprised many, including those…
(2021-08-26). The Institute for Policy Studies' 45th Annual Sheridan Circle Ceremony in D.C. to Commemorate the Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. ips-dc.org 
2021 Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awardees Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) and the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH) will be in attendance.
(2021-08-26). Alex Saab Breaks Silence on his Kidnapping — Venezuela Will Win. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, August 25, defense lawyers of the Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab shared a series of notes sent by the ambassador who was abducted in Cape Verde more than a year ago, and who continues to wait, alongside international observers, for the decision of the Cape Verdean Constitutional Court to confirm his immediate release, expected any moment. | The Venezuelan diplomat noted the pressure exerted by the United States government on Cape Verde and the violations of his human rights, diplomatic immunity, and of international law. In addition, Saab mentions the series of constitutional irregularities require…
(2021-08-26). APDHB: Añez Escape Attempt Underway. orinocotribune.com 
The escape of Bolivia's ex-dictator, Jeanine Añez, is being organized by the main 2019 coup leaders along with the Pro Santa Cruz Civic Committee, all "under the complicity of some embassies of the country", according to the Executive Committee of the Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB). | A statement released by the APDHB, and signed by the organization's Vice President, Edgar Salazar Limachi, states that right-wing activist Amparo Carvajal has been coordinating the possible escape. | "500 years ago in the colonial period they abused us, also in the republic they abused and humiliated us." | "N…
(2021-08-26). Colombians Resume Protests Against President Duque. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian citizens took to the streets to protest against President Ivan Duque and support ten bills related to the fight against social inequalities which were presented to Congress on July 20. | RELATED: | "The Duque administration remains indifferent to the murders of social leaders and former guerrilla fighters who signed the 2016 peace agreement. So far this year, 135 human rights defenders have been assassinated," NSC…
(2021-08-26). Amnesty International urges US to withhold $300 million military aid to Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org Amnesty cited Egypt's continuously declining human rights situation and systematic abuses against citizens, which fail to meet the human rights conditions set by the US Congress for countries to be eligible for receiving US military aid…
(2021-08-26). Friday 8/27: Defend Voting Rights. indybay.org 1187 Franklin St. near the Corner of Franklin and Geary, San Francisco…
(2021-08-26). Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia alerts to a possible escape of Jeanine àÅñez. peoplesdispatch.org The Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB) denounced that former de-facto Jeanine àÅñez's possible escape is being organized by main opposition leaders in complicity with some embassies in the country…
(2021-08-26). Texas House makes quorum as Democrats return, allowing Republicans to move toward passage of anti-voting rights bill. wsws.org The end of the Texas Democrats' quorum break and imminent passage of the anti-democratic voting measures underscore the fraudulent character of the Democratic Party's "defense" of voting rights.
(2021-08-26). Supreme Court forces re-adoption of racist anti-immigrant policy. liberationnews.org 
A Supreme Court ruling yesterday — upholding an earlier ruling by a right wing judge — dealt a blow to immigrants' rights by requiring the Biden administration to re-adopt a racist Trump era immigration policy. Known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy, this measure prohibits people who arrive at the southern border from entering the …
(2021-08-26). Mexican state of Yucatán legalizes equal marriage. peoplesdispatch.org 
Yucatán becomes the third state, after Sinaloa and Baja California in June, to decriminalize same-sex marriage this year and the twenty-second state to recognize the rights of gender diverse people in Mexico…
(2021-08-26). Venezuela Is The Fifth Country With Most 'Sanctions' In The World. popularresistance.org Venezuela has submitted to the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a new report containing evidence on the damage caused by the illegal sanctions—the unilateral coercive measures imposed by authorities of the United States and the European Union. The report also provides evidence on how the United States government and the European Union have intentionally issued them in order to make the Venezuelan people suffer painful situations, to create conditions for overthrowing the constitutionally elected government of President Maduro. This was announced by the Executive Vice President o…
(2021-08-26). Venezuela is the Fifth Country with Most 'Sanctions' in the World — New Report Sent to International Criminal Court. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela has submitted to the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a new report containing evidence on the damage caused by the illegal sanctions—the unilateral coercive measures imposed by authorities of the United States and the European Union. The report also provides evidence on how the United States government and the European Union have intentionally issued them in order to make the Venezuelan people suffer painful situations, to create conditions for overthrowing the constitutionally elected government of President Maduro. This was announced by the Executive Vice President o…
(2021-08-26). Venezuela is Fifth-Most 'Sanctioned' Country in the World — New Report Sent to International Criminal Court. orinocotribune.com Venezuela has submitted to the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) a new report containing evidence on the damage caused by the illegal sanctions—the unilateral coercive measures imposed by authorities of the United States and the European Union. The report also provides evidence on how the United States government and the European Union have intentionally issued them in order to make the Venezuelan people suffer painful situations, to create conditions for overthrowing the constitutionally elected government of President Maduro. This was announced by the Executive Vice President o…
(2021-08-26). MintPress News Confronts Senator Cruz on Murderous US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com 
By Alexander Rubinstein — Aug 23, 2021 | It was clear that the senator had no actual defense of the murderous policies for which he has advocated; he didn't even bother to defend them, opting instead to echo a predecessor of his: Senator Joseph McCarthy. | LAS VEGAS — On Saturday, MintPress News' Ben Rubinstein ran into Senator Ted Cruz at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. Recognizing the senator's long-standing support for economic warfare on the Global South via unilateral coercive measures, or sanctions, Rubinstein jumped at the chance to confront Cruz. | "Senator, can you tell me how you f…
(2021-08-26). Iran's New Cabinet Designed to Confront COVID-19, US Sanctions. telesurenglish.net Iranian lawmakers on Wednesday gave votes of confidence to 18 out of 19 ministers proposed by President Ebrahim Raisi, as Iranians hope that the new ministers may successfully tackle the challenges facing the country. | RELATED: | The process of parliamentary discussion on the qualifications of the proposed Iranian cabinet members started on Saturday. "We know that the time for service is short and the pains and problems of…
(2021-08-26). A Scheme of Legitimation: South Africa's Revisionism. libya360.wordpress.com Thand'Olwethu Dlanga South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) government is exhibiting the past in the present by forging narratives, images, metaphors and symbols to create a specific perspective. The purpose of that perspective is to make sense of the past in ways that render their actions in the present more plausible. They sanction struggle…