(2023-10-10). Al-Qassam Commander: 'Today, People Claim Their Revolution'. popularresistance.org The Zionist colonial occupation occupied our Palestinian homeland and displaced our people, destroyed our towns and villages, committed hundreds of massacres against our people, killing children, women, and elderly people and demolishing homes with their inhabitants inside in violation of all international norms and laws and human rights conventions. | We have previously warned the Israeli occupation against continuing their crimes and appealed to world leaders to work on putting an end to the Israeli crimes against our Palestinian people and detainees and their holy sites and homeland and to put pressure on the…
(2023-10-09). Omar Barghouti: 'Change can only come from a strong international grassroots movement to challenge the Israeli occupation'. greenleft.org.au 
Palestinian human rights activist and co-founder of the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, Omar Barghouti was joined by author and journalist Antony Loewenstein for a webinar hosted by Jews Against the Occupation and the Tzedek Collective, on September 28, report Jim McIlroy and Laurie MacSween.
(2023-10-09). Israel massacres Palestinian families in Gaza reprisal strikes. electronicintifada.net Human rights groups warn of "unprecedented number of killings" ahead of rumored ground invasion.
(2023-10-09). Palm Oil: The Ingredient Behind Human Rights Abuses and Eco-Destruction That's Probably in Your Home Right Now. counterpunch.org "Oil palm is one of the world's most prominent and effective vegetable oils globally, and is contributing 40 percent of global trade volume in vegetable oils," said Beatriz Fernandez, who manages the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s partnership in the GCRF Trade, Development and the Environment Hub, during a high-level dialogue held on August 30, 2022, in Jakarta and online,
(2023-10-09). "Do You Hear the Bombing?": Gazan Human Rights Lawyer Raji Sourani Describes Israeli Siege of Gaza City. democracynow.org 
"Do you hear the bombing?" asks our guest Raji Sourani in Gaza City, as Israel reportedly bombed the Islamic University of Gaza nearby him and intensified its bombardment after it declared war against Hamas. The award-winning human rights lawyer and director of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights in Gaza describes the situation in Gaza, where Israel has now cut off food and electricity, and responds to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling Gazans to leave, calling it "nonsense," and asks, "Where to? We don't have safe passage."…
(2023-10-09). "Dark Days": Israeli Human Rights Leader Orly Noy on Israel's War on Palestinians After Hamas Attack. democracynow.org 
Israel has declared war on Hamas after Hamas fighters launched a surprise coordinated attack over the militarized border, the largest in decades. In a military operation titled "Al-Aqsa Storm," as many as 1,000 fighters from Hamas broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and carried out an unprecedented attack inside Israel on Saturday morning. Hamas cited the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the blockade of Gaza and increasing settler violence in the occupied West Bank as reasons for the move. Israel responded by pounding the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, which hit housing blocks, tunnels a…
(2023-10-09). Rising Israeli Settler Violence. dissidentvoice.org 
There was a 196% increase in acts of Israeli settler violence from 2017-2022, with an even more alarming projection of the rise of settler violence in 2023. This visual tells the story of long-running impunity for escalating human rights violations against Palestinians.
(2023-10-08). Georgia Prosecutor Refuses to Charge State Troopers Who Killed Tortuguita. truthout.org Human rights advocates on Friday condemned a Georgia prosecutor's decision to not charge the state troopers who fatally shot forest defender Manuel Esteban Paez Terán — better known as "Tortuguita" — during a militarized January raid at a Stop Cop City protest camp outside Atlanta. "The system has, once again, declared its own innocence," Stop Cop City activist Micah Herskind wrote on social media… |
(2023-10-08). Human Rights and Basic Income. counterpunch.org 
Image by Markus Spiske. | Not long ago I was asked to speak about "minority" rights and basic income at a symposium in Barcelona leading up to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Among the human rights professionals, who were also speaking, the gagged elephant in the room was ginormous because it is, in fact, immeasurable: the crime of ecocide—the result, in particular, of capitalism, imperialism, and neoliberalism—which is also universal because it affects everyone and everything that is alive now and also future generations. Well, it may be univer…
(2023-10-09). Suella Braverman Is Being Sued Over 'Anti-protest Law'. truepublica.org.uk By Katy Watts -lawyer at human rights campaign group Liberty: The home secretary, Suella Braverman confirmed just how little this government cares about the UK's long-established democratic systems when in June she overrode Parliament to sneak in even more anti-protest powers that had already been voted down months earlier. What she did is unlawful, and …
(2023-10-09). Latin American Solidarity with Palestine. plenglish.com Quito, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American and Caribbean Platform of Solidarity with the Saharawi People (Placso) and other social and human rights organizations of Ecuador and the region condemned the current Israeli onslaught against Palestine.
(2023-10-09). Israel-Palestine war: Prominent Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver missing after attack. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Prominent Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver missing after attack | Vivian Silver was a board member of top human rights group B'Tselem and has most recently been leading anti-occupation group Women Wage Peace | Mon, 10/09/2023 – 16: 20 | Vivian Silver lives in Beeri, a kibbutz near the boundary between Israel and Gaza, and has Canadian citizenship (Facebook) | A long…
(2023-10-09). Afghanistan: Urgent action critical after devastating earthquake. commondreams.org Responding to the catastrophic earthquake that struck western province of Herat in Afghanistan over the weekend, Zaman Sultani, Amnesty International's regional researcher for South Asia, said: "Amnesty International expresses our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating earthquake."Amnesty International calls on the Taliban de facto authorities to attend to the immediate and essentials needs of the affected communities and ensure that rescue and relief efforts are carried out without discrimination and in a manner that is compliant with international human rights standard…
(2023-10-09). WHO launches new guidance for better quality in mental health care. plenglish.com Geneva, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) are jointly launching new guidance, entitled "Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice", to support countries to reform legislation in order to end human rights abuses and increase access to quality mental health care.
(2023-10-09). Haiti: Organization Calls for Roadmap for Multinational Mission. telesurenglish.net According to official reports, the United Nations Security Council approved the deployment of a multinational mission to support the Police in the face of the escalation of violence and insecurity suffered by Haitians. | The opposition has warned that the new mission must be committed to respecting human rights. Oct. 9, 2023.
(2023-10-09). UN Raises Alarm Over Russia's 'Mass' Issuance of Passports in Occupied Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Human rights officials at the UN said those who refuse Russian passports were being "ensnared in a web of exclusion."
(2023-10-09). Is The Intercept A Deep State Success Story? popularresistance.org Max Jones and Diego Ramos welcome former CIA analyst and torture program whistleblower John Kiriakou. After bringing a much needed reminder of the history of the torture program following the latest 9/11 anniversary on the Scheer Intelligence podcast, we wanted to ask John about the state of the media's relationship with whistleblowers and taking the case of the Intercept's controversial handling of multiple whistleblower accounts as a shining example of the eroding ethics and competence of journalism in the US. John takes us through his personal history with the media, shedding his wisdom on where we're at in th…
(2023-10-09). Israel's Policy of Ongoing Torture. counterpunch.org Israeli policy toward Gaza and the other Palestinian Territories has been one of premeditated torture. The present Israeli government, through its support for the settlers' movement, has brought the real motive behind this policy to light and it is not "self-defense." The real motive is dispossession and ethnic cleansing until recently pushed incrementally so as
(2023-10-09). Crackdown on Press Freedom in India Leaves 50 Detained and Over 100 Homes Raided. orinocotribune.com Indian authorities carried out mass raids and detentions under the guise of the draconian UAPA on the morning of October 3. | The homes of over 100 journalists, contractors, and former employees associated with the progressive news outlets Newsclick and Peoples Dispatch, as well as Tricontinental Research Services were raided by Indian authorities in the early morning of October 3 in the capital New Delhi. Several raids were also carried out in the cities of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Mumbai. According to local reports around 50 individuals were taken to police stations for additional questioning. | Newsclick…
(2023-10-09). Crackdown on Press Freedom in India Leaves 50 Detained and Over 100 Homes Raided. orinocotribune.com Indian authorities carried out mass raids and detentions under the guise of the draconian UAPA on the morning of October 3. | The homes of over 100 journalists, contractors, and former employees associated with the progressive news outlets Newsclick and Peoples Dispatch, as well as Tricontinental Research Services were raided by Indian authorities in the early morning of October 3 in the capital New Delhi. Several raids were also carried out in the cities of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Mumbai. According to local reports around 50 individuals were taken in to the police station for additional questioning. | News…
(2023-10-09). Poland's Law and Justice party launches hyper-nationalist campaign in hopes to win third term. peoplesdispatch.org The conservative government in Poland has courted widespread criticism for subjugating the judiciary and attacking abortion rights. It is also facing growing public discontent over its over-stretched support for the war in Ukraine at the expense of Polish citizens…
(2023-10-09). Police raid at VW: Works council members defend their high salaries. wsws.org The German industrial union IG Metall and its works councils at Volkswagen (VW) are always ready to sacrifice the jobs, wages and rights of the workforce upon the altar of "competitiveness" and "return on investment." If, however, their own six-figure salaries are on the line, they defend them by every means possible.
(2023-10-08). Tens of thousands mobilize on the streets of Rome against far-right Meloni's policies. peoplesdispatch.org 
Tens of thousands of people filled Piazza San Giovanni in Rome on October 7 during a protest called for by the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL). The protesters united in a call against austerity and policies that undermine constitutional rights, pushed by the far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. In addition to the trade unions, the protest was supported by more than 100 other groups, including political parties, peace initiatives, youth networks, and more. | Already in the lead-up to Saturday's event, CGIL leader Maurizio Landini said he expected a mass turnout — an expectation…
(2023-10-08). Rights groups slam 'state-sponsored' Islamophobia facing Muslims in Europe. presstv.ir Muslim rights groups have warned against 'state-sponsored' Islamophobia facing Muslims across Europe.
(2023-10-09). La Jornada editorializes on devastating Israeli response in Gaza. plenglish.com Mexico City, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Under the title Gaza in the global context, Mexican newspaper La Jornada editorializes today about Israel's devastating response in that strip and the violation of Palestinian rights.
(2023-10-09). The Weekly Round-up: Rwanda hearing, planning law reforms, mercy killing reforms for prosecution decisions. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The government's Rwanda deportation scheme begins its battle in the Supreme Court today. Arguing the case for the appellants are In June, the Court of Appeal ruled the policy unlawful because of 'deficiencies' in Rwanda's asylum-processing system. That court found that sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda entailed a 'real risk' of applicants being …
(2023-10-09). The Weekly Round-up: Rwanda hearing, planning law reforms, mercy killing reforms for prosecution decisions. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The government's Rwanda deportation scheme begins its battle in the Supreme Court today. In June, the Court of Appeal ruled the policy unlawful because of 'deficiencies' in Rwanda's asylum-processing system. That court found that sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda entailed a 'real risk' of applicants being returned to their home countries, meaning the …
(2023-10-08). Russia to Seek Return to UN Rights Body Despite Ukraine War. themoscowtimes.com
(2023-10-09). Thousands march in Rome for better working conditions, peace in Ukraine. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome to demand better working conditions and an end to the conflict in Ukraine without sanctions and European arms supplies.
(2023-10-09). Tuesday 10/10: A Sanctioned World: A Crime Normalized – Voices from Sanctioned Nations. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-10-08). Venezuela and Saint Lucia Sign Air Connectivity Agreement, Boost Cooperation (+Sanctions). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, met with prime minister of Saint Lucia, Philip Pierre, and signed bilateral cooperation agreement in different areas. Venezuela and Saint Lucia will begin direct flights connecting the two countries next month, as part of the cooperation agreements. | "We are opening air connectivity between Saint Lucia and Venezuela," President Maduro said after the signing of the agreements on Saturday, October 7. "We are connecting with the Caribbean, great news… And I am sure that these flights are going to be very successful, and they will increase tourism between our peoples and…
(2023-10-08). US may launch preemptive DPRK strike. presstv.ir Over the past year and a half the DPRK has launched an unprecedented number of missiles, which the US has tried to deter by expanding preexisting sanctions against Pyongyang.
(2023-10-08). Thousands march in Rome for better working conditions, peace in Ukraine. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome to demand better working conditions and an end to the conflict in Ukraine without sanctions and European arms supplies.
(2023-10-09). Chinese smartphone production in decline for 8 months straight in 2023. firstpost.com China's smartphone production has faced a persistent decline for eight months straight throughout this year, casting a shadow over the industry. However, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon as Huawei Technologies defies US sanctions by introducing new 5G handsets, potentially breathing life back into the world's largest smartphone market. | As per data published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China produced 679 million smartphones from January to August this year, marking a 7.5 per cent drop compared to the same period in 2022. | Simultaneously, smartphone sales on the mainland have…
(2023-10-09). Sanctioned Russian Billionaire Fridman Leaves Britain for Israel — Reports. themoscowtimes.com "The businessman is currently in Moscow and now plans to visit Russia regularly," Alfa Group's press service said.