(2023-04-05). Peru: How an Attempt To Censor a Report on Human Rights Violations Failed. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Noriega — Mar 30, 2023 | The right wing tried to prevent the presentation of Amnesty International's annual report. It did not succeed. The worldwide report, in the case of Peru, denounces serious human rights violations, including the death of demonstrators by gunshots of the security forces and arbitrary detentions in the repression of the social protests against the government of Dina Boluarte. | The municipality of the Lima district of Miraflores, administered by the ultra-right wing that governs with Boluarte, ordered the closure of the Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM), a…
(2023-04-04). Two Civilians Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its relentless bombing campaign in Syria early Tuesday morning, launching airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Damascus and killing two civilians, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The pro-opposition UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that two civilians were killed in the Israeli bombardment. The SOHR described the target that was hit …
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns 'Illegal' Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com Ana Gabriela Salazar, research coordinator at SURES, told Venezuelanalysis that sanctions "clearly contravene the principles of political independence and non-intervention."
(2023-04-04). Venezuela Rejects Politicization of Human Rights by ICC Prosecutor Khan. orinocotribune.com Through an official statement on Monday, Venezuela condemned the most recent comments by International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, in which he joined a campaign to politicize the issue of human rights to the country's detriment. | "Venezuela rejects accusations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmad Khan. [These remarks] demonstrate a prejudiced vision that instrumentalizes justice and human rights for political purposes, to the detriment of the seriousness and rigor expected of that body," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil wrote on social media. | "Once again,…
(2023-04-04). Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year. popularresistance.org For the first time since such killings have been tracked, more than 400 human rights defenders were murdered worldwide last year, with nearly half of these targeted killings occurring in Colombia, a report published Tuesday revealed. | According to Front Line Defenders' annual global analysis, at least 401 human rights defenders (HRDs) in 26 countries were victims of targeted killings in 2022, up from 358 people murdered in 35 countries the previous year. | The report notes that five countries—Colombia, Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, and Honduras—accounted for over 80% of HRD murders in 2022, with Colombia…
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Use of Sanctions. orinocotribune.com The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution on Monday rejecting the imposition of unilateral coercive measures—euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"—against less developed nations. | This was reported on by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil: "UN Human Rights Council adopts by majority a resolution that condemns the application and unilateral and continued execution of coercive measures as an instrument of pressure against any country, in particular against least developed countries and developing countries." | 33 votes were cast in favor, 13 against, and 1 member abstained. T…
(2023-04-04). Venezuela Rejects Politicization of Human Rights by ICC Prosecutor Khan. orinocotribune.com Through an official statement on Monday, Venezuela condemned the most recent comments by International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, in which he joined a campaign to politicize the issue of human rights to the country's detriment. | "Venezuela rejects accusations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmad Khan. [These remarks] demonstrate a prejudiced vision that instrumentalizes justice and human rights for political purposes, to the detriment of the seriousness and rigor expected of that body," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil wrote on social media. | "Once again,…
(2023-04-04). Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year. popularresistance.org For the first time since such killings have been tracked, more than 400 human rights defenders were murdered worldwide last year, with nearly half of these targeted killings occurring in Colombia, a report published Tuesday revealed. | According to Front Line Defenders' annual global analysis, at least 401 human rights defenders (HRDs) in 26 countries were victims of targeted killings in 2022, up from 358 people murdered in 35 countries the previous year. | The report notes that five countries—Colombia, Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, and Honduras—accounted for over 80% of HRD murders in 2022, with Colombia…
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Use of Sanctions. orinocotribune.com The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution on Monday rejecting the imposition of unilateral coercive measures—euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"—against less developed nations. | This was reported on by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil: "UN Human Rights Council adopts by majority a resolution that condemns the application and unilateral and continued execution of coercive measures as an instrument of pressure against any country, in particular against least developed countries and developing countries." | 33 votes were cast in favor, 13 against, and 1 member abstained. T…
(2023-04-04). Rights groups express concern over proposed anti-terrorism bill in Sri Lanka. peoplesdispatch.org Sri Lanka's latest anti-terror legislation gives greater powers to law enforcement agencies, which human rights groups fear will be used to suppress the democratic rights of citizens…
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council condemns impact of unilateral sanctions. peoplesdispatch.org 
The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies…
(2023-04-05). Trump en el laberinto judicial. cubadebate.cu El 4 de abril es un día cargado de simbolismo para la sociedad norteamericana. En 1968 fue asesinado en Memphis, Tennessee, Martin Luther King, el gran líder de la lucha por los derechos civiles de los afroamericanos. Ese mismo día, pero de 2023, Donald Trump ingresa, desafiante y con el puño en alto, en los tribunales del Lower Manhattan de la ciudad de Nueva York. øSe podía pedir una coincidencia más afortunada para lanzar una campaña presidencial?
(2023-04-04). Venezuela rechaza reciente declaración del fiscal de la CPI. telesurtv.net En un comunicado emitido por la Cancillería se indicó que Venezuela ratifica que seguirá ejerciendo todas las acciones pertinentes, para divulgar la verdad y defender sus derechos como nación.
(2023-04-04). Confederación indígena rechaza porte de armas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Conaie alertó del surgimiento de grupos paramilitares y el asesinato de líderes y defensores de los derechos humanos.
(2023-04-04). Finlandia se convertirá este martes en miembro pleno de la OTAN. telesurtv.net La ceremonia de adhesión de Finlandia coincidirá con el aniversario 74 de la fundación de la OTAN el 4 de abril de 1949.
(2023-04-04). Vigencia del ideario y lucha de Martin Luther King. telesurtv.net Martin Luther King fue un incansable luchador contra el racismo y a favor de los derechos sociales de las minorías en EE.UU.
(2023-04-04). Florida Democratic Leaders Arrested While Protesting 6-Week Abortion Ban. truthout.org Two Florida Democratic leaders were among the protesters arrested late Monday during a demonstration against a proposed six-week abortion ban, which the Republican-controlled state Senate passed hours earlier. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were handcuffed and detained along with roughly a dozen other protesters who gathered and sat down in a park… |
(2023-04-05). U.S. immigration policy causes migrant deaths. workers.org 
On March 30, Mexican police arrested three officials from the National Immigration Institute and two private security guards. The arrests occurred just days after a deadly blaze at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez. One of the incarcerated migrants, who has been accused of starting the fire, has also . . . |
(2023-04-05). April 9 meeting to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger. workers.org 
A virtual meeting will be held to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger, Revolutionary, Disability Justice and Rights Fighter, Labor Organizer — Rest in power! The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) is hosting its monthly 2nd Sunday Dialogue, April 9 at 7: 00 p.m. EDT, to honor Mary and . . . |
(2023-04-05). Thursday 4/6: Debunking the Parents Bill of Rights Teach-in. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-04-05). Trump arraignment: A degraded political spectacle that covers up his real crimes. wsws.org The Democrats have engineered the indictment of Trump on a sex scandal while downplaying his real crimes against democratic rights and democracy itself.
(2023-04-04). Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Has Major Ramifications for 2024 Election. truthout.org A crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown… |
(2023-04-04). 'People Are Going to Die': Florida Senate Republicans Pass Abortion Ban. scheerpost.com 
"This is a devastating day for our state and freedoms," said one Democratic Florida state lawmaker. "This six-week abortion ban is deeply unpopular, dangerous, and un-American."
(2023-04-04). Students picket to demand abortion clinics on all U of MN campuses. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — Bright yellow picket signs stood tall by University Avenue at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, as students and campus community gathered to protest outside the Donhowe building at the University of Minnesota to demand immediate action from administration to expand abortion access on campus. The action was organized by the UMN chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and co-hosted by the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee. Students chanted "Hey Gabel, what do you say? Protect abortion rights today!" calling on University President Joan Gabel to act on their demands to defend women's and re…
(2023-04-04). Dallas rallies for LGBTQ rights. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On Saturday, April 1, over 50 members of the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered at Dallas City Hall to protest transphobic and anti-drag legislation currently being passed by the Texas state government. Four of those bills are Senate Bill 14 which takes away trans youth's right to transition; Senate Bill 15, which bans trans athletes from participating in college sports, and Senate Bills 12 and 1601, which greatly restrict the freedom to perform in drag. | The rally called for the city of Dallas to refuse to prosecute anyone for these anti-LGBTQ laws. | The rally was called by the Freed…
(2023-04-04). Ari Berman on the Race That Could Decide the Fate of Democracy in Wisconsin — and the 2024 Election. democracynow.org 
A crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. Berman says the outcome of the race could determine if abortion remain…
(2023-04-04). Massive rallies across Portugal demand affordable and dignified housing. peoplesdispatch.org 
Housing rights groups and left-wing parties in Portugal have been calling on the government to institute rent caps and fund social housing. They have also opposed the housing program introduced by the government…
(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Opposition Envoy Calls on Biden to Ease Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Fernando Blasi, the new envoy for Venezuela's US-backed opposition, is calling on the Biden administration to ease crippling sanctions on Venezuela, saying not doing so could turn the country into another Cuba, which has been under a US trade embargo since 1962. "If we continue down this path, Venezuela is destined to be another Cuba," …
(2023-04-05). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Mar 30, 2023 | In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation. | How sharp was good ol' Lenin, prime modernist, when he mused, "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". This global nomad now addressing you has enjoyed the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at the heart of an historical crossroads — culminating with the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. | To quote Xi, "changes that haven't been seen in 100 years" do have a…
(2023-04-05). Corporations finance Myanmar coup regime's war on the people. greenleft.org.au Burmese/Myanma democracy activists are stepping up their campaign to pressure the United States to impose sanctions to stop North American oil and gas companies from financing the Myanmar military's war against the people, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-04). Chairman Says Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China. infobrics.org Russia's Gazprom is increasing gas supplies to China and expects soon to reach the maximum planned level through a Siberian pipeline, its chairman said, highlighting Beijing's importance as his country's top export market in the face of Western sanctions…