(2024-08-03). Guinea: the verdict of victory for the victims of the 28 September 2009 massacre. fidh.org Former high-ranking officials sentenced to long prison terms for crimes against humanity. The trial of the 28 September 2009 massacre has just ended with a historic verdict welcomed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its member organisation in Guinea, the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and their partner the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA) – the civil parties in the trial. The charges (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-03). Editorial] Medicalised female genital mutilation must stop. thelancet.com Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an oppressive and patriarchal practice used to control the sexual identities and bodies of women and girls. The Gambia's recent move to repeal a ban on FGM threatened the fundamental rights of women and girls, and although the ban was upheld in a momentous vote on July 15, it was a stark reminder that the fight against FGM is far from over. UNICEF's latest report reveals that more than 230 million women and girls worldwide have undergone FGM—a 15% increase in the past 8 years.
(2024-08-03). Two Palestinians tortured to death at notorious Sde Teiman base. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians who were abducted by Israeli forces died from torture in detention, Palestinian rights groups and Gaza authorities confirmed on Thursday. | Shujaiya refugee camp resident Islam al-Sarsawi, 42, was taken by Israeli forces to the notorious Earlier reports had indicated al-Sarsawi's death, however the statement said recent informat…
(2024-08-03). WAFA: "WCC Calls For Ending Israeli Occupation, Recognition Of Palestinian Self Determination" imemc.org 
BERN, Saturday, August 3, 2024 (WAFA) — The World Council of Churches (WCC) Friday called for ending the Israeli occupation and recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. WCC general secretary Jerry Pillay reiterated that the WCC has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation; for justice, peace, and equal human rights and …
(2024-08-03). A riot for impunity shows Israel's proud embrace of its crimes. 972mag.com Far-right protesters, soldiers, and MKs rallied for guards suspected of raping a detainee.
(2024-08-03). Iran Abhors Torture of Palestinians in Israeli Prisons. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry lashed out at the Israeli regime for torturing Palestinians in prisons.
(2024-08-03). Over 20 Israeli NGOs release report on Gaza, West Bank abuses. newarab.com 
A new The NGOs who produced joint report include B'Tselem, Peace Now, Gisha, Physicians for Human Rights, Yesh D…
(2024-08-03). Algeria to sanction France over shift on Western Sahara. newarab.com 
"We will take the necessary measures to express our rejection of such [France's] position," said Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on 31 July in a press conference. | A day prior Attaf's press conference, France backed Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory, stressing that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sove…
(2024-08-03). Leadership In AFSCME DC 37 Is Stifling Rank And File Engagement. popularresistance.org Members of District Council 37's Local 3005 in New York City say that attempts to mobilize their coworkers over the last two years have been stonewalled and met with apathy by union leadership. | Current and former members say that since the pandemic, they have presented proposals to create a membership committee, speak out about city budget cuts, fight for telework rights and other efforts and that all were slow-walked or shot down by the union's president Jeff Oshins. | Most recently, some members have wanted to introduce motions calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for the New York City Employees' Ret…
(2024-08-03). Chained and blindfolded: Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji recounts his detention. Evelyn Okakwu
(2024-08-03). Unemployment Rises, US Revives Guaido Gambit, Iran Response Countdown. thealtworld.com A New York Times expose highlights the lavish spending of the CEO of nonprofit LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD. |
(2024-08-03). At least 13 killed in Nigeria protests against economic crisis. presstv.ir Nigeria's security forces have killed at least 13 people protesting against economic hardship, rights groups say.
(2024-08-03). Ukraine Urges UN, Red Cross to Investigate Alleged POW Atrocities. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's human rights commissioner has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to investigate a widely circulated image that allegedly depicts the killing and dismemberment of a Ukrainian prisoner-of-war by Russian forces. Dmytro Lubinets, the top human rights official in Ukraine, posted on Telegram saying that the image likely shows a Ukrainian POW with his head and limbs severed.
(2024-08-03). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six anti-discrimination student movement organisers. fidh.org
(2024-08-03). Russia: Human rights lawyer Grigory Vaypan labelled as "foreign agent". fidh.org
(2024-08-03). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-03). Niger: Rights in free Fall a year after coup. fidh.org
(2024-08-03). Thailand: Anon Nampa sentenced to four more years in prison. fidh.org
(2024-08-03). Journalist shot, 2 detained as Venezuela cracks down on election protest coverage. bbc.com
(2024-08-03). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org On August 1, 2024, Oleg Orlov was released as part of a prisoner exchange after more than five months of arbitrary detention and years of judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) is deeply relieved by the news and welcomes the efforts of the countries that contributed to his release. The Observatory however recalls that he should never have been detained in the first place and calls on all other human rights defenders and political (…) | – |
(2024-08-03). Exposing the Financial Web: Clinton-Run Organizations Funding Climate Activists. wattsupwiththat.com American voters who have bought tote bags decorated with pictures of Mrs Clinton or sweatshirts promoting abortion rights have inadvertently funded disruption in the UK.
(2024-08-03). Uganda: Increasing harassment against students for global democracy and its members. fidh.org
(2024-08-03). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org