(2022-12-14). Catherine Perez-Shakdam: The "Israeli Spy" Who "Infiltrated" MintPress. mintpressnews.com Whatever the truth of the situation, the curious case of Catherine Perez-Shakdam is a reminder to anti-war and anti-imperialist groups, human rights organizations and even progressive media outlets that spies could be among you.
(2022-12-14). Weapons company Thales under fire for its role in human rights violations in West Papua. greenleft.org.au Community members gathered on December 1 to raise the West Papuan flag in the lobby of weapons company Thales' Brisbane office, reports Kerry Smith.
(2022-12-14). Cross-border soccer gambling case cracked by Sichuan police with $20.07 mln involved and 22 suspects detained. ecns.cn Police in Yibin have recently cracked a Qatar-World Cup-related cross-border soccer gambling case which involved over 140 million yuan ($20.07 million) with the participation of over 700 gamblers. Twenty-two suspects have been detained.
(2022-12-14). Protest and proportionality in the Supreme Court: The Safe Access Zones Bill Reference [2022] UKSC 32. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Introduction Abortion in Northern Ireland has had a fraught and frequently distressing history. Until 2019 when the UK Parliament reformed the law, the jurisdiction had the most restrictive approach to abortion in the UK. But even this reform has not reformed the reality, either for those seeking abortion services or information and counselling on such …
(2022-12-14). Unite and Fight for our Rights, Lives, and Planet. indybay.org Hundreds of Demonstrators in evening march from 7th Street Federal Building to Union Square…
(2022-12-14). Thursday 12/15: Book launch, "Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy" indybay.org East Bay Media Center…
(2022-12-14). Philippines: Fight state terrorism. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The Party today joins the Filipino people and their broad democratic and patriotic forces in marking International Human Rights Day. We cannot overemphasize the significance of this year's commemoration of Human Rights Day as the Filipino people face increasingly worse forms of political repression under a government that employs its armed minions to terrorize the people. | The Philippines today is under a de facto martial law regime in which the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine N…
(2022-12-13). Protests, 4 Deaths and New Elections: How Peru is Doing 5 Days After Castillo's Ousting. orinocotribune.com 
Uncertainty prevails after ousted President Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve Congress following constitutional rules, ultimately leading to his controversial detention. | The political crisis in Peru has already left a provisional toll of four deaths, a call for early presidential elections, and a climate of violence due to the police repression of the massive protests by citizens in favor of former President Pedro Castillo and against the new president, Dina Boluarte. Boluarte came to power following the coup d'etat carried out by the Congress after months of failed attempts. | There is also uncertainty about Ca…
(2022-12-13). Peru: President Castillo Condemns Coup and Arrest, Warns Supporters to Not Fall For Early Elections Trick. orinocotribune.com Through the social media account of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, ousted by the Congress on December 7 and controversially detained since that same day, the image of a handwritten note attributed to him was released this Monday, December 12, in the afternoon. In the letter, he urges Peruvians "not to fall for the dirty game of new elections." This coincides with the announcement made by de facto ruler Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in by a Congress that Castillo had already dissolved following Article 134 of the Peruvian constitution. | "What was said recently by a usurper is nothing more than the same snot an…
(2022-12-13). Peru: President Castillo Denounces Kidnapping, Calls on Supporters Not to Fall Into Early Elections Trick. orinocotribune.com Through the social media account of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, ousted by the Congress on December 7 and controversially detained since that same day, the image of a handwritten note attributed to him was released this Monday, December 12, in the afternoon. In the letter, he urges Peruvians "not to fall into the dirty game of new elections." This coincides with the announcement made by de facto ruler Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in by a Congress that Castillo had already dissolved following Article 134 of the Peruvian constitution. | "What was said recently by a usurper is nothing more than the same snot a…
(2022-12-13). UK imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Britain on Tuesday said it had sanctioned 12 Russian military commanders as well as Iranian businessmen involved in the alleged production and supply of military drones used in the Ukraine war.
(2022-12-13). India's Finished Steel Imports from Russia Hit 4-Year High. infobrics.org India's finished steel imports from Russia during April-October rose to their highest in at least four years, government data compiled by Reuters showed, underscoring Moscow's bid to divert shipments in the wake of Western sanctions…
(2022-12-13). The Yuan's the New Dollar as Russia Rides to the Redback. infobrics.org Russia turns to the Chinese currency amid sanctions…
(2022-12-13). China refutes U.S. ambassador's wrongful remarks on human rights issue. ecns.cn
(2022-12-13). 'Adjustment' wins at Barcelona Human Rights Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian short film "Adjustment" directed by Mehrdad Hassani has been selected as the best movie at the Barcelona Human Rights Film Festival.
(2022-12-13). Iran slams statement on women access to online platforms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran's High Council for Human Rights has denounced a meddlesome and politically-motivated statement issued by the US and eight other countries over Iranian women's access to online platforms.
(2022-12-13). Milwaukee commemorates International Human Rights Day. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI — On the evening of December 10, more than 40 people packed into the community room at Zao MKE Church to listen to a lineup of speakers commemorating the 64th International Human Rights Day. A highlighted speaker was Sarah Wunderlich of the Oneida Nation who joined the program to talk about the current Supreme Court case trying to undermine the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), including some history about the system of boarding schools, the effects this still has on the present, and how these things relate to the broader struggle for indigenous rights. | "General Richard Pratt coined the phras…
(2022-12-13). The NBA, Anti-Semitism, and a Missed Opportunity at the Garden. commondreams.org The controversy over Irving's Tweet was an opportunity for the NBA to step forward and promote public education about anti-Semitism and the importance of solidarity in defense of any group whose human rights are threatened.
(2022-12-13). South African Communists fight release of Chris Hani killer. peoplesworld.org 
The South African Communist Party (SACP) and the family of Chris Hani have announced that they will fight against the release of the anti-apartheid hero's killer in a human rights court. The SACP said on Saturday that they were "deeply disappointed" by the decision of the country's Constitutional Court to dismiss the application made by …
(2022-12-13). Vietnam's Clean Energy Transition Must Include Civil Society Freedom. commondreams.org Locking up a country's environmental defenders is not only wrong from a human rights perspective, but will only slow down the massive shift that is needed to avoid the worst impacts for people and nature.
(2022-12-13). New York Times Strike: From Reporters to Rabble-Rousers. independentmediainstitute.org Strike activity in the United States appears to have reached an all-time high as the unionized staff of the New York Times recently joined the ranks of iconic brands like Starbucks and Amazon in agitating for their rights. More than 1,100 staffers, represented by the NewsGuild of New York, staged a one-day walkout on December …
(2022-12-13). China vows response to latest US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — China has condemned a new round of US sanctions targeting officials for alleged rights abuses in the Tibet region, saying the "illegal" penalties are merely an excuse to meddle in Beijing's internal affairs.
(2022-12-13). Rev. Barber Tells Senate Dems to Bring Voting Rights, Minimum Wage, Abortion Bills to Floor. commondreams.org "You can't say the rules keep you from doing something when you have the power to change the rules," says Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II.
(2022-12-13). Israel lobby admits to lying about Palestinian rights group. electronicintifada.net CIDI states that there's no basis to its claim that Al-Haq is tied to "terror" groups.
(2022-12-13). Has an Israel lawfare group declared open season on US students? electronicintifada.net Top US civil rights office stalls investigation into Palestinian student's discrimination claim.
(2022-12-13). 10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022. aclu.org 
Whenever people's rights are under attack, the ACLU shows up. On behalf of voting rights, abortion rights, LGBTQ rights and beyond, the ACLU's affiliates, members, clients, volunteers, and staff all do their part to fight for everyone's rights. Month after month, year after year, in the streets, statehouses, and courts, we continue to show up across the country for everyone's rights and freedoms. | In 2022, the ACLU defended civil rights and civil liberties alongside our supporters at every turn. We do this work because we believe "We the People" means all of us, and we will not stop until America lives up to…
(2022-12-13). The Weekly Round-up: Online Safety Bill, access to abortion and religious freedom. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
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(2022-12-13). Dear America: Sanctions Don't Solve Problems. commondreams.org Harsh economic penalties rarely, if ever, work to change a targeted regime's behavior; so why do we still use them?
(2022-12-12). China urges U.S. to withdraw sanctions on officials. ecns.cn China urges the United States to withdraw its so-called sanctions on Chinese officials immediately, and stop interfering in Tibet affairs, a Chinese spokesperson said on Monday.
(2022-12-13). Seoul says to coordinate with US, Japan on N. Korea sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — South Korea, Japan, and the United States will coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions against North Korea, Seoul's envoy for North Korea said on Tuesday.
(2022-12-13). CEPR Spotlight: Sanctions. cepr.net In May of 2022, CEPR launched a new online newsletter: Economic sanctions have become one of the
(2022-12-12). Dan Kovalik: We Are Already In World War III. popularresistance.org Clearing the FOG speaks with Dan Kovalik, an author and lawyer with expertise in human rights and international law, about his recent visit to Russia and the Donbass region that was formerly part of Ukraine. Kovalik describes what he saw there and how the Russians he met view the current conflict as one between Russia and NATO at this point. Based on the direct involvement of the United States and NATO countries in the area, Kovalik argues that World War III has already begun and that the only way the West could fight such a battle, if it escalates, is through the use of nuclear weapons, which would devastate the…
(2022-12-12). Massive Protests In Peru Force Boluarte To Advance Elections. popularresistance.org In the early hours of Monday, Peru's president Dina Boluarte decreed a state of emergency in "the areas of high social conflict" where thousands of citizens have taken to the streets to demand her resignation and the advancement of general elections. | "I have ordered that control of the internal order be recovered peacefully, without affecting the fundamental rights of the citizenry," she said after a brutal police repression left two citizens dead in the city of Andahuaylas. | Boluarte assumed the presidency on Dec. 7, replacing Pedro Castillo, who was removed by the Peruvian lawmakers after he ordered the diss…
(2022-12-12). ONU condena la muerte de dos jóvenes en protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net La ONU instó "a la calma" y al respeto de los Derechos Humanos durante las protesas, invitando a evitar el escalamiento de las tensiones en Perú.
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian human rights activist Maksym Butkevytch remains a prisoner of war. greenleft.org.au Maksym Butkevytch, a well-known Ukrainian journalist, human rights defender and pacifist, is being held as a prisoner of war, after the capture of his Ukrainian army platoon by Russian occupying forces in June. Isabelle Merminod and Tim Baster report.
(2022-12-12). The West and its big oil blunder. journal-neo.org 
The largest oil-producing countries, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided on December 4 to maintain current production levels in the face of uncertainty and the entry into force of new sanctions against Moscow. Representatives of the thirteen members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Riyadh, and their 10 allies, …
(2022-12-12). EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — European Union foreign ministers will meet on Monday to try to agree on further sanctions on Russia and Iran.
(2022-12-12). As Long As We Are Here, We Will Keep Fighting. popularresistance.org On June 30, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, son of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, was elected in the presidential election in the Philippines. His coming to power raised concerns about the status of human rights in the country, especially when it comes to red-tagging and other forms of repression of human rights activists. | Viva Salud, a Belgian organization working to protect and promote the right to health, met with Tinay Palabay, secretary-general of Karapatan, an alliance that conducts research and advocacy of human rights, to discuss what the new government will bring to health activists. I fear that Marcos wi…
(2022-12-12). As long as we are here, we will keep fighting: Filipino health activists brave repression. popularresistance.org On June 30, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, son of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, was elected in the presidential election in the Philippines. His coming to power raised concerns about the status of human rights in the country, especially when it comes to red-tagging and other forms of repression of human rights activists. | Viva Salud, a Belgian organization working to protect and promote the right to health, met with Tinay Palabay, secretary-general of Karapatan, an alliance that conducts research and advocacy of human rights, to discuss what the new government will bring to health activists.
(2022-12-12). Several US Cities Have Increased Policing of Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org In multiple cities across the U.S., the right-wing push for new laws to silence criticism of Israel for its human rights violations has reached a crescendo. As part of a growing international effort, Israel lobby groups have convinced local jurisdictions in several U.S. states to adopt the controversial and overbroad definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance… |
(2022-12-12). Law Pod UK Latest Episode: Permacrisis in Public Law? With Sir Jonathan Jones. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In Episode 174 Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Sir Jonathan Jones about recent developments in public law and the Constitution, including recent political turbulence, the Union, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Judicial Review reforms, Human Rights Act reforms and Standards and Ethics in public life. Sir Jonathan Guy Jones KCB KC is a British lawyer, appointed in March …
(2022-12-12). Tehran reacts to France-Germany so-called human right prize. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman reacted to the awarding of a so-called human right prize to Iranian women by two major violators of human rights.
(2022-12-12). 2022 was Rikers Island's deadliest year. Again. therealnews.com 
Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 1, 2022. A 19th person, Edgardo Mejia, died at Rikers on Sunday, Dec. 11. | 19 people have perished at Rikers Island in 2022, making this the deadliest year in the jail's history. Rikers Island's previous deadliest year was just last year, when 16 people died at the notorious pretrial detention center. NYC Mayor Eric Adams has rejected calls to close the facility, along with demands from advocates for a federal receivership. A federal receivership would give power to a court-appointed, nonpartisan expert to intervene in the situation on Rikers with wide latit…
(2022-12-12). International Call For New Year's Eve Noise Demonstrations. itsgoingdown.org International call from New York City Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) for noise demonstrations on New Year's Eve outside of jails, prisons, juvenile halls, and detention centers. photo: Ash Agony This is a call for a night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state. Historically, New Year's Eve is one of the noisiest nights…
(2022-12-12). New Documentary Highlights Radical Voting Rights Struggle in 1960s Alabama. truthout.org We look at "Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power," a remarkable new documentary that shows how a small rural community in Alabama organized during the civil rights movement to challenge white supremacy and systematic disenfranchisement of Black residents, and would become, in some ways, the first iteration of the Black Panther Party. Lowndes County went from having no registered Black voters… |
(2022-12-12). How a federal agency's funding crisis imperils workers' rights. nationofchange.org Workers need a robustly funded and staffed NLRB now more than ever as employers invent new ways to subvert union drives and deny workers a voice on the job.
(2022-12-12). Iran announces sanctions on several western officials, bodies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — As a reciprocal measure, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs added sanctions against several western individuals and entities.