CSIA Nitassinan (2022-10-19). PARIS: Indigenous Solidarity Urges Freedom for Leonard Peltier. indybay.org In Paris, today's Indigenous solidarity event focuses on freedom for imprisoned Leonard Peltier and honors Indigenous rights around the world.

National Center for Lesbian Rights (2022-10-19). Thursday 12/1: NCLR's Champions for Justice Dinner + Party. indybay.org Marriott Marquis | 780 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Staff (2022-10-18). Russia reacts to to possible European sanctions against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman reacted to the possible European sanctions against Iran, describing it as an attempt to divert public opinion from the issue of sabotage in the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Infobrics (2022-10-18). BRICS to Play Key Role in Transition to Sustainable Energy – African Energy Chamber. infobrics.org Western sanctions against Russia are counterproductive in achieving a just transition to sustainable energy, while the financial resources of the BRICS countries can effectively be pooled together to accomplish such goals, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, told…

____ (2022-10-18). China supports sanctions on Haiti's gangs, wary of int'l troops deployment: envoy. ecns.cn China supports sanctions against Haitian gang members and their supporters but is wary over the deployment of an international armed force in the country, said a Chinese envoy on Monday.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-10-18). Palestinian Factions Sign 'Algeria Declaration' to End Division. orinocotribune.com The Algerian initiative was put forward as a result of the continuous aggression of Israeli forces against the Palestinians | The Palestinian factions signed the "Algerian Paper for Palestinian Reconciliation" on 13 October to strengthen the relationship among several Palestinian national parties in order to resist the confronting forces of the Israeli army. | The Algerian initiative was put forward as a result of the continuous aggression of Israeli forces against the Palestinians, specifically near Islamic and Christian sanctuaries in Jerusalem within the al-Aqsa area. | The document encourages unifying the Pal…

Vanessa Beeley (2022-10-18). My interview with RT on the West's weaponisation of 'womens rights' to destabilise Iran. thealtworld.com

Ricardo Mimbela (2022-10-18). Ask the Experts: How to Fight for Reproductive Freedom in Your Community. aclu.org

Editor (2022-10-18). Statements from Alabama prisoners as strike enters third week. mronline.org Prisoners issue statements, as Alabama prison strike enters third week and the state continues to try and break the struggle.

CA Poor People's Campaign (2022-10-18). Sunday 10/16: Our Votes Are Demands! 2022 Voter Rights Webinar w/ CA Poor People's Campaign. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

____ (2022-10-17). U.S. prosecutors recommend former Trump adviser be sentenced to 6 months in prison. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is recommending that Steve Bannon, who served as chief strategist for former U.S. President Donald Trump, be sentenced to six months in jail for defying a congressional subpoena.

Bill Knight (2022-10-18). Election 2022: Illinois workers' rights amendment would pay off for workers. peoplesworld.org SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (PAI)Taxes for everyday Illinoisans would not go up if the voters pass the proposed Workers Rights Amendment on November 8. In fact, the financial burden on taxpayers would decline, according to a new study by researchers from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Illinois constitutional amendment …

Staff (2022-10-18). Gharibabadi reacts to EU new sanctions on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — In reaction to the EU's new sanctions, an Iranian judiciary official says that the EU has once again put up a pathetic charade by claiming to be defending human rights by imposing sanctions on those safeguarding security.

WSWS (2022-10-18). US and Mexico begin mass deportation of Venezuelan migrants. wsws.org The actions of the Biden administration, which claims to be a lighthouse for democracy and human rights, can only be described as tossing human beings across the border like trash.

Adriaan Alsema (2022-10-18). Founder of Colombia's largest paramilitary group sentenced to 35 years. colombiareports.com A US court sentenced the founder of Colombia's paramilitary organization AGC, to 35 years in prison on charges related to drug trafficking and terrorism. The sentence comes almost a year…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-17). EU Warns Iran of More Sanctions Over Alleged Arms Supplies for Russia. news.antiwar.com EU ministers on Monday agreed to sanction Iranian officials over their alleged roles in cracking down on protesters inside Iran and warned of more potential sanctions if they can prove Tehran has provided Russia with drones for its war effort. Ukraine's capital and other areas in the country were struck by Russian kamikaze drones known …

Staff (2022-10-17). Ukraine calls for sanctioning Iran as part of West scenario. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — A senior Ukrainian official has called for sanctioning Iran over alleged giving drones to Russia as part of a scenario recently designed by the Western countries to put more sanctions on Iran.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran hopes EU adopts reasonable behavior, policy towards it. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Referring to the European Union's attempt to impose sanctions against Iran, the Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the Union adopts reasonable behavior and policy towards Iran.

____ (2022-10-17). Iran to announce reciprocal sanctions against EU entities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — In response to the action taken by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that reciprocal sanctions will be imposed against European individuals and entities.

_____ (2022-10-17). Failure of the US propaganda campaign on the XUAR situation. journal-neo.org On October 6, the USA suffered a serious setback at the table of the Great Game. Although it may seem a trifle to some that on that day Washington and its allies failed to include in the agenda of the regular (51st) session of the UN Human Rights Council (dedicated to the situation of indigenous …

Fight Back (2022-10-17). Justice for Brieon Green Coalition kicks off in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On October 13, dozens of community members, including organizers, concerned community members, and the family of Brieon Green gathered to officially launch the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition. The coalition will serve as the organizing body for leading the work around Green's case and is built around the following points of unity: Justice for Brieon Green; full transparency now; 24/48 now, and CPAC now. | It's been nearly four months since Green died while being held in the Milwaukee County Jail, and his family has yet to receive any information regarding the cause of death, the names of the of…

Fight Back (2022-10-17). University of Washington students rally for reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Sixty people gathered on the University of Washington campus, October 16, to rally for reproductive rights. Called by Progressive Students Union (PSU), this protest was in response to the national call to action by Students for a Democratic Society. | "While it's important to get educated on these issues, it is also important to take action!" declared Anjali Sinha of Progressive Student Union. Local labor organizers, activists and students at the University of Washington echoed this call and gave ways to get involved. | "Police budgets increasing while our rights are rolled back is a disturbing tren…

____ (2022-10-17). Peace in a Cup of Tea (Part 2): The Exploitation of the Tribal Tea Plantation Workers in Assam. transcend.org While Enjoying a Cup of Tea, Reflect on Assam's Tea Gardens, Which Are Rooted in the Abuse and Torture of Labourers Since 1834…

____ (2022-10-17). (W. E. Talk) Global Significance of China's Human Rights Progress. ecns.cn Thanks to the misinformation and disinformation spread by some Western media and politicians, many focus on the accusations of China's human rights record.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran hopes EU adopts reasonable behavior, policy towards it. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Referring to the European Union's attempt to impose sanctions against Iran, the Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the Union adopts reasonable behavior and policy towards Iran.

Fight Back (2022-10-17). Justice for Brieon Green Coalition kicks off in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On October 13, dozens of community members, including organizers, concerned community members, and the family of Brieon Green gathered to officially launch the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition. The coalition will serve as the organizing body for leading the work around Green's case and is built around the following points of unity: Justice for Brieon Green; full transparency now; 24/48 now, and CPAC now. | It's been nearly four months since Green died while being held in the Milwaukee County Jail, and his family has yet to receive any information regarding the cause of death, the names of the of…

Fight Back (2022-10-17). University of Washington students rally for reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Sixty people gathered on the University of Washington campus, October 16, to rally for reproductive rights. Called by Progressive Students Union (PSU), this protest was in response to the national call to action by Students for a Democratic Society. | "While it's important to get educated on these issues, it is also important to take action!" declared Anjali Sinha of Progressive Student Union. Local labor organizers, activists and students at the University of Washington echoed this call and gave ways to get involved. | "Police budgets increasing while our rights are rolled back is a disturbing tren…

CA Poor People's Campaign (2022-10-17). Sunday 10/16: Our Votes Are Demands! 2022 Voter Rights Webinar w/ CA Poor People's Campaign. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

CSIA Nitassinan (2022-10-17). PARIS: Indigenous Solidarity Urges Freedom for Leonard Peltier. indybay.org In Paris, today's Indigenous solidarity event focuses on freedom for imprisoned Leonard Peltier and honors Indigenous rights around the world.

____ (2022-10-17). EU Borrell consults with Iran FM on European inmates in Evin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell announced on Sunday that he has talked with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on the situation of prisoners in Evin Detention Center, especially European prisoners.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran's prison fire death toll rises to eight: Judiciary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Some four prisoners in Evin prison who were injured following clashes between inmates and fire on Saturday died last evening despite medical care.

_____ (2022-10-16). Just Stop Oil Defies Home Secretary, Blocks Lane And Paints Car Showroom. popularresistance.org Everyday outside Downing St at 11am, Just Stop Oil has been welcoming new supporters and communicating the demand to Stop New Oil and Gas | Today's actions follow over two weeks of continuous disruption by supporters of Just Stop Oil in which they have experienced over 440 arrests. On Saturday, there were 27 arrests of Just Stop Oil supporters, who blocked roads at Shoreditch High Street. Since the campaign began on April 1st, Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested over 1,700 times, with 5 currently in prison. [2] | This is not a one day event, expect us every day and anywhere. This is an act of resistance a…

_____ (2022-10-16). Protesters Converge On State Capitol In Solidarity With Prison Strike. popularresistance.org Montgomery, Alabama — On the 19th day of the statewide prisoner work strike on Friday, about 100 people gathered in front of the Alabama State Capitol Building in support of the thousands of prisoners currently striking. | On Oct. 7, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) confirmed that five facilities remained at a standstill due to the historic statewide work stoppage. Posts to a private Facebook group run by family members of striking prisoners confirmed that prisoners at five facilities continued to strike as of this week. | The ADOC admitted the ongoing strike has caused significant disruptions t…

_____ (2022-10-16). Hunger Strikes and the Criminalization of Human Rights Defenders. popularresistance.org In episode 45 of The Watchdog podcast, Lowkey explores the issue of life inside Israeli prisons. Currently, 30 Palestinians are on hunger strike, protesting the Israeli government's policy of indefinitely detaining their political enemies without trial or evidence. Last week, 900 further prisoners refused their meals as a sign of solidarity.

_____ (2022-10-16). Hunger Strikes And Criminalization Of Human Rights Defenders. popularresistance.org In episode 45 of The Watchdog podcast, Lowkey explores the issue of life inside Israeli prisons. Currently, 30 Palestinians are on hunger strike, protesting the Israeli government's policy of indefinitely detaining their political enemies without trial or evidence. Last week, 900 further prisoners refused their meals as a sign of solidarity. | "We will continue with our struggle, knowing what awaits us of repression, abuse, isolation, confiscation of our clothes and pictures of our children, thrown into concrete cells devoid of everything, except for our bodies and our pain," the prisoners said in a statement.

_____ (2022-10-16). Statements From Alabama Prisoners As Strike Enters Third Week. popularresistance.org An estimated 80% of prisoners from Alabama's "major male facilities" went on strike on September 26th, in response to a wide range of conditions and grievances. Inside organizer Kinetik Swift Justice stated, "Basically, the message that we are sending is, the courts have shut down on us, the parole board has shut down on us. This society has long ago shut down on us. So basically, if that's the case, and you're not wanting us to return back to society, you can run these facilities yourselves." | The strike has now entered its third week, and at least five facilities, each with around 7,000 prisoners, continue to…

____ (2022-10-16). China opposes protectionism, decoupling: report. ecns.cn China opposes protectionism, the erection of "fences and barriers," decoupling, disruption of industrial and supply chains, unilateral sanctions, and maximum-pressure tactics, according to a report submitted to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran too strong to surrender to US cruel sanctions, threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran is too strong and steadfast to surrender to the US cruel sanctions and absurd threats, the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in reaction to Biden's interventionist claims in support of recent riots.

Anonymous767 (2022-10-16). Military Situation In Yemen On October 16, 2022. southfront.org The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 49 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | The Saudi Arabian delegation met with a number of prisoners of the Saudi-led coalition in Sana'a | Yemen's Presidential Council dismissed Sheikh Amin Al-Akimi, the governor of Mansour Hadi's government for Al-Jawf province, from his post | Seven STC members were killed and two others were injured as a result of a bomb…

Marwa Osman (2022-10-16). Lebanon Wins Rights in Offshore Gas Field-MES EP.179. thealtworld.com Initial approvals of Lebanon and the occupying Israeli entity on the draft agreement on the demarcation of the maritime border between the two sides entered the stage of operational steps. This is a historic deal for both sides. | The operational steps will include announcing an official position approving the agreement before embarking on executive steps related to the final drafting of the papers that must be signed by representatives of the two parties with the participation of the United States and the United Nations, which then leads to announcing the validity of the agreement. | To discuss this issue with u…

Scorinoco (2022-10-16). Attorney General of Venezuela Provides Details on Fight Against Human Rights Violations. orinocotribune.com At an October 14 press conference held at the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic in Caracas, the attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that so far in 2022, 533 officials and 20 private collaborators have been charged for human rights violations in the country. | Attorney General Saab highlighted that this figure is the highest in the last five years and is more than double the number of indictments made in 2021. He added that since he took charge as the attorney general, a total of 1,463 people have been charged for committing abuses and violations in the domain of human rights.

CA Poor People's Campaign (2022-10-16). Saturday 10/15: #OurVotingRights: PPC National Day of Action March & Rally in Sacramento. indybay.org Meet at Crocker Park, Third & N Street, Sacramento 95814, | then we'll march to the CA State Capitol Building to rally…

Peter Koenig (2022-10-16). Did Latin America Gradually Turn Left? Or Neoliberal? dissidentvoice.org To the superficial observer, it may be a blessing the despots and dictators, human rights abusers, like Argentina's Mauricio Macri, Colombia's Iván Duque; Ecuador's Lenin Moreno; Chile's Sebastián Piñera; to name just a few, are gone, have disappeared from the Latin American political arena, in what was made believe to be democratic elections. Good, you …

Juan Cole (2022-10-16). Revolt at Notorious Facility That Holds Political Prisoners as Iran Protests Enter 5th Week. commondreams.org Demonstrations were also held by youth in Tehran, Ardabil, Kermanshah, Hamadan, Rasht, Karaj, Isfahan, and several cities in Iranian Kurdistan.

Editor (2022-10-16). Don't Expect Mass Prison Releases From Biden's Marijuana Clemency. scheerpost.com

Staff (2022-10-16). Judicial official visits Evin Prison compound after fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran Deputy Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary of Human Rights Office Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday paid a visit to Evin prison to inspect the situation of inmates after the fire in the Tehran -based major prison.

TeleSUR, gao, SH (2022-10-16). Deciden nueva prórroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La asamblea salvadoreña aprobó otro mes sin derechos constitucionales para librar la guerra contra las pandillas.

Fight Back (2022-10-15). Tallahassee: FSU graduate workers rally for higher stipends. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL — On Tuesday, October 11, Florida State University Graduate Assistants United (GAU) held a march and rally in support of graduate workers' rights. Some of the demands included an increase of the minimum stipend, raises in accordance with inflation, and no more pay-to-work fees. Around 30 people attended the march from Dirac Library to Landis Green. | Graduate assistants play an essential role at the university, including teaching undergraduate courses and running labs, all while being students themselves. | Speakers highlighted the situation of international GAs, who pay higher fees compared…

Ricardo Gomez (2022-10-15). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Gig Workers Get A Leg Up. levernews.com Good things are happening! A new Labor Department rule will expand the basic rights of gig workers. Also, an anti-abortion case with national ramifications was stopped in its tracks, unionized nurses in the Midwest are holding hospitals accountable, wind farms are proving to be a great return on investment, and Delaware is breaking cycles of debt with a bold new policy. All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It below, a weekly feature reviewing good news, progress, and action steps that's one of the many features available only to Lever supporting subscribers.Biden Admin Moves To…

Editor (2022-10-15). Israel's detention of Palestinian minors: a horror show. mronline.org In tracking Israel's arrest of Palestinian children, from the moment these (often) young teens are seized from their homes to the moment they arrive at an interrogation facility, Ha Moked registers a consistent pattern.