Monthly Archives: July 2024

2024-07-13: News Headlines

Jill Clark-Gollub, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-07-13). US Exploits Animosity Towards Migrants To Demonize Socialist Countries. popularresistance.org The Republican party has been waging a blatantly racist campaign to criminalize migrants. Instead of pushing back on that narrative, the party that purports to be for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Democrats) is exploiting this racist anger to discredit a country it has targeted for regime change—Nicaragua—apparently for not sufficiently suppressing the rights of migrants. As Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) told a Biden administration representative at a recent hearing, "We agree on the end goal." This is part of a relentless campaign to punish countries that dare to resist Washington's agenda w…

Staff (2024-07-13). Euro-Med: Israeli army commits horrific massacres in western Gaza, burning homes and destroying health institutions. imemc.org Palestinian territory, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor — During its four-day incursion into the western parts of Gaza City, the Israeli army committed horrific atrocities against Palestinian civilians, including willful killings, extensive destruction and burning of civilian buildings and homes, and forced evacuation as part of the ongoing crime of genocide for the tenth consecutive month. …

Maxime Duriez (2024-07-13). Who will stop Israel's illegal annexations of Palestinian land ? fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns Israel's plans to annex and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, actions that constitute war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Third countries must uphold international law for the Palestinian people, or it will eventually cease to exist. FIDH call on all states to deploy all the necessary efforts in order to end Israel's settler-colonialism and apartheid, and work towards the realisation of the Palestinian (…) | – | /…

aljazeera (2024-07-13). Kenyan police watchdog probes police link to mutilated bodies. aljazeera.com The nine bodies with 'visibile marks of torture' were found in an abandoned quarry near a police station.

volunteers for John Lewis Action Day (2024-07-13). Wednesday 7/17: Fremont Teach-in: John Lewis National Day of Commemoration & Action for Voting Rights GOTV. indybay.org Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Rm A | 2400 Stevenson Blvd | Fremont, CA 94538…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-13). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
| Item 6: Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (…) | – | /…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-13). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org

| Name (2024-07-13). Azerbaijan extends pretrial detentions of journalists facing currency charges. reuters.com

Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Kobi V Ajayi, Rime Boutahar (2024-07-13). Correspondence] Sexual and reproductive health rights in the era of artificial intelligence. thelancet.com WHO's recent technical brief on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights provides a timely exploration into an increasingly digital future of health-care delivery.1 This brief underscores the promising role of AI in enhancing service efficiency, a crucial step towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals 3.7 and 5.6—ensuring universal access to SRH services and upholding SRH rights for all.2 With increasing SRH needs stemming from diverse ecological drivers, integrating AI into SRH will revolutionise health care through personalised medicine and im…

APR editor (2024-07-13). Fiji protesters call for freedom and justice in the Pacific — and Palestine. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights and other protesters took to the streets of Fiji's capital Suva yesterday in a rare demonstration demanding freedom, decolonisation and human rights in Kanaky New Caledonia and West Papua. The peaceful "pre-Bastille Day" protest came after recent events in Kanaky New Caledonia led to 10…

| Name (2024-07-13). CPJ, 4 others urge Saudi Authorities to release detained podcaster, other content creators. sanad.uk

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-13). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-13). Myanmar: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-13). Austerity and immigration no longer explain the far right's rise in Europe. aljazeera.com Europeans are not struggling with a recession or facing any more migration than before. So why is the far right surging?>

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-13). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-07-13). Global conference on human rights in Chinese Classics calls for second papers. ecns.cn The International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics recently issued the second call for papers from both domestic and foreign participants, aiming to enhance the exploration of related concepts found in ancient Chinese texts.

UMMID (2024-07-13). Alarming surge in crimes against Muslims after 2024 LS Polls: APCR. ummid.com Crimes against Muslims have increased in India after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha election on June 4, 2024, Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) said in a report.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-13). Thailand: Arbitrary arrest and imminent risk of extradition of Vietnamese human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org

newarab (2024-07-13). Iran demands US pay $6.8 bn for sanctions impact on patients. newarab.com An Iranian court has ordered the The International Court in Tehran ordered its foe the United States to pay $6.785 billion to patients with epidermolysis bullosa, a disorder that causes the skin to blister easily, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said on Thursday. | Then-president

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2024-07-12: News Headlines

presstv.ir (2024-07-12). Israel has abducted 9,600 Palestinians in West Bank since October: Rights groups. presstv.ir The figure includes 325 women, 670 children and 88 journalists.

Lubna Masarwa (2024-07-12). 'I have the prison inside me': The emaciated Palestinian bodybuilder broken by Israel. middleeasteye.net 'I have the prison inside me': The emaciated Palestinian bodybuilder broken by Israel | Muazzaz Abayat speaks to MEE from a hospital bed in his native Bethlehem after spending nearly nine months in Israeli administrative detention | | Muazzaz Abayat, 39, is being treated in a hospital af…

Maxime Duriez (2024-07-12). Who will stop Israel's illegal annexations of Palestinian land ? fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns Israel's plans to annex and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, actions that constitute war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Third countries must uphold international law for the Palestinian people, or it will eventually cease to exist. FIDH call on all states to deploy all the necessary efforts in order to end Israel's settler-colonialism and apartheid, and work towards the realisation of the Palestinian (…) | – | /…

newarab (2024-07-12). Iran demands US pay $6.8 bn for sanctions impact on patients. newarab.com An Iranian court has ordered the The International Court in Tehran ordered its foe the United States to pay $6.785 billion to patients with epidermolysis bullosa, a disorder that causes the skin to blister easily, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said on Thursday. | Then-president

newarab (2024-07-12). Fears as leading Libyan anti-corruption journalist goes missing. newarab.com Activists and journalists in The Alwasat Libya news site announced that Al-Senussi's family lost contact with him after he was reportedly detained by the internal security agency. | Libyan journalist Mohammad Elgrj highlighted Al-Senussi previous coverage of political events in the country, suggesting it may be one of the reasons behind his detention. | "Ahmed Al-S…

ecns.cn (2024-07-12). Global conference on human rights in Chinese Classics calls for second papers. ecns.cn The International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics recently issued the second call for papers from both domestic and foreign participants, aiming to enhance the exploration of related concepts found in ancient Chinese texts.

Brenda Norrell (2024-07-12). Assassinations, racism and imprisonment target Indigenous Peoples, UN told in Geneva. indybay.org The United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva heard testimony on the imprisonment and assassinations of Indigenous in Guatemala and Colombia; the seizure of Aboriginal Children by the government of Australia and the high rates of deaths in custody of Aboriginals in Australian prisons; the racism unfolding within the government of New Zealand targeting Maori; and how "green energy" projects are resulting in the theft of land of Saami reindeer herders, during the first two days of its session. Russia's anti-war Indigenous were denied credentials, reports an Indigenous reporter fo…

Dania Akkad (2024-07-12). Retired Saudi teacher sentenced to death over posts should be released, UN says. middleeasteye.net Retired Saudi teacher sentenced to death over posts should be released, UN says | UN working group says arbitrary detention of Mohammed al-Ghamdi and others in kingdom may constitute crimes against humanity | | A Saudi court sentenced Mohammed al-Ghamdi to death last year over his social media…

presstv.ir (2024-07-12). UN Watch, Zionist asset. presstv.ir UN Watch, which claims to be a human rights NGO that promotes human rights for all, in actuality runs cover for the Zionist entity and promotes Western imperialism.

presstv.ir (2024-07-12). Iran court rules US must pay nearly $7bn in damages to EB patients over sanctions. presstv.ir An Iranian court has ruled that the United States must pay some seven billion dollars in damages over its illegal sanctions affecting the country's patients suffering from EB.

WSWS (2024-07-12). Sorry/Not Sorry: The continuing campaign against comedian Louis C.K. wsws.org Through a new documentary, the New York Times seeks to keep the #MeToo pot simmering, divert the attention of as many people as possible from big social issues and prepare the ground for further attacks on democratic rights.

UMMID (2024-07-12). Alarming surge in crimes against Muslims after 2024 LS Polls: APCR. ummid.com Crimes against Muslims have increased in India after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha election on June 4, 2024, Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) said in a report.

(2024-07-12). Azerbaijan extends pretrial detentions of journalists facing currency charges. reuters.com

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-12). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org

(2024-07-12). CPJ, 4 others urge Saudi Authorities to release detained podcaster, other content creators. sanad.uk

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-12). Myanmar: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-12). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
| Item 6: Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (…) | – | /…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-12). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-12). Thailand: Killing of prominent Human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org

tn.ai (2024-07-12). Yemeni Official Reaffirms Support for Palestinians Amid Economic Sanctions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a senior member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, has vowed continued support for Palestinians in Gaza despite economic sanctions, calling on Riyadh to cease its hostile actions.

Maria Calvo (2024-07-12). Exigen en Argentina excluir a Cuba de lista de terroristas. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 12 julio (RHC) La Asamblea Permanente por los Derechos Humanos (APDH) de Argentina se sumó a las voces que demandan hoy al gobierno de Estados Unidos la exclusión de Cuba de una lista de supuestos patrocinadores del terrorismo…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-12). Thailand: Arbitrary arrest and imminent risk of extradition of Vietnamese human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org

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