(2024-08-09). AIPAC's Influence Targets American Democracy. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Under the watchful eye of a Capitol policeman, a group of human rights activist from Code Pink and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) held a tech-in at the Rayburn House office building cafeteria August 7 to discuss how American democracy is influenced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its agenda through financial support and influence for lawmakers who support Israel.
(2024-08-09). Syria: Fighting in eastern Deir Ez-zor kills at least 13. newarab.com 
Fighting between Six children were among the victims of intense shelling of Dahla in the eastern province of Deir Ez-zor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. | Fighting erupted on Wednesday when pro-Iranian fighters attacked Kurdish-held areas, according to the Britain-bas…
(2024-08-09). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Indonesian human rights groups seek independent probe of NZ pilot's death in Papua. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Victor Mambor in Jayapura and Pizaro Gozali Idrus in Jakarta Indonesian human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of a New Zealand helicopter pilot in a remote part of Papua province earlier this week. The pilot, identified as Glen Malcolm Conning, was reportedly killed by an armed group shortly…
(2024-08-09). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). WAFA: UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns "shocking" footage of Israeli soldiers raping Palestinian detainee. imemc.org 
GENEVA, Thursday, August 8, 2024 (WAFA) — Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has described recent footage of Israeli soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention camp as "shocking." Laurence called on Israel to thoroughly investigate all reported violations. In a press statement today, Laurence …
(2024-08-08). Simla agreement key to resolving Kashmir issue, says UN deputy spokesperson. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations has reiterated its position that the final settlement of the Kashmir dispute must be reached peacefully, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and with full respect for human rights. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the Simla Agreement of 1972 between India …
(2024-08-09). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). 18 days in Israeli prison. electronicintifada.net Israeli jailers tortured my cousin.
(2024-08-08). Democracy Now! 2024-08-08 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 08, 2024; Tens of Thousands Rally Against Racism and Islamophobia in U.K. Following Days of Far-Right Rioting; Israel Accused of Running "Torture Camps" as Video Emerges of Soldiers Raping Palestinian Prisoner; Famine in Sudan: Activist Marine Alneel Says International Community Must Act | Headlines for August 08, 2024; Tens of Thousands Rally Against Racism and Islamophobia in U.K. Following Days of Far-Right Rioting; Israel Accused of Running "Torture Camps" as Video Emerges of Soldiers Raping Palestinian Prisoner; Famine in Sudan: Activist Marine Alneel Says Internati…
(2024-08-08). Starvation and torture, the horrifying reality of Palestinians detainees in Israeli prisons. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-08-08). As Israel continues killing in Gaza, more torture and rape allegations surface. imemc.org 
166th Palestinian journalist killed; child malnutrition in Gaza; another evacuation order; Gaza's official death toll is way too low; news of Israeli torture and rape of Palestinian prisoners keeps coming, keeps getting worse; Israel killed 12 West Bank Palestinians in 24 hours; majority of Americans don't support sending troops to assist Israel; NY anti-masking law …
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh Learned Again— Students Efforts Spared Us from Shame. pressenza.com 
by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Our children, our youth have once again proved that this G-generation can change Bangladesh, can change the country. They moved and worked hard to give proper guidance to the country, and above all, to change the decaying social system of Bangladesh. | Today is the eighth of August, 2024. Only 3 (three) days ago, by firing on the students, killing them, and running the steamroller of oppression in the country, the dictatorial attitude shown by the state, those students endured killing, torture, and oppression. And, they liberated the country again through the escape of the Prime Ministe…
(2024-08-09). Third suspect detained over plan to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna. aljazeera.com An 18-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged plot to kill concertgoers.
(2024-08-09). South Sudan police detain journalist Sisto Germano Ohide without charge. theradiocommunity.org
(2024-08-08). US calls for 'zero tolerance' of sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities. middleeasteye.net 
US calls for 'zero tolerance' of sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities | After leaked video showing detainee being sexually abused, US State Department calls for 'full investigation' | | Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility after some broke in after Israeli…
(2024-08-08). Taylor Swift concerts cancelled in Austria after attack threat. aljazeera.com Chancellor Karl Nehammer says threat was 'very serious' and a 'tragedy was averted' after police detain two suspects.
(2024-08-08). Popular student movement ousts Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. liberationnews.org 
During weeks of Quota Reform Protests in July, several hundred were killed and 9,000+ detained. A Student-led Movement has pushed the Prime Minister to step down and set up an interim government. Where will Bangladesh head now?>
(2024-08-08). Israel prison footage 'shows sexual abuse' of Palestinian. newarab.com 
A video leaked from an Israeli detention camp purportedly showing the The video, aired by Israel's Channel 12 broadcaster on Wednesday, documents Israeli soldiers allegedly sexually assaulting…
(2024-08-08). 'Raped by female soldiers': Palestinian in leaked Sde Teiman photo speaks out. middleeasteye.net 
'Raped by female soldiers': Palestinian in leaked Sde Teiman photo speaks out | The man in the famous photo, Ibrahim Salem, spent eight months in Israeli detention, where rape, electrocution and beatings were routine | | After spending eight months in Israeli detention, I…
(2024-08-08). Egyptian authorities accused of torturing cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
During the renewal session of his detention held on Sunday via video conference, Omar's defence team demanded that their client be legally considered a victim…
(2024-08-09). Amnesty urges release of Saudi after death sentence quashed. newarab.com 
In a statement on Friday, the UK-based rights group said that the court of appeal was yet to impose a new sentence despite the ruling, adding that al-Ghamdi was now awaiting news about his fate. | The retired teacher was convicted and sentenced to death on 9 Jul…
(2024-08-09). Tanzania's conservation concerns do not excuse violations of Maasai rights. aljazeera.com Biodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.
(2024-08-09). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-08). The World Court Has Ended the Oslo Ruse. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Mokhiber Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (left), U.S. president Bill Clinton (center), and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat (right), during the signing of the Oslo Accords, September 13, 1993. The ICJ's ruling that international law protects the rights of Palestinians, and they need not negotiate with their oppressors for those rights, dealt a definitive blow…
(2024-08-08). UN calls for probe into rights abuses against Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails. presstv.ir The UN has urged an investigation into rights abuses against Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-08). Rights groups condemn Iran's 'abhorrent' execution of protester. newarab.com 
Gholamreza Rasaei, in his mid-thirties, is the 10th man
(2024-08-08). UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Facilitate Government Repression. truthout.org Cybercrime — the malicious hacking of computer networks, systems, and data — threatens people's rights and livelihoods, and governments need to work together to do more to address it. But the cybercrime treaty sitting before the United Nations for adoption, presumably by August 9, could instead facilitate government repression. By expanding government surveillance to investigate crimes… |
(2024-08-08). Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolves main opposition party. wsws.org The Move Forward Party's dissolution is a warning to the working class and progressive youth that democratic rights cannot be defended through the Thai state or appeals to imperialist powers.
(2024-08-08). US Interference and Venezuela's Stalemate: Alan MacLeod on State of Play. mintpressnews.com Alan MacLeod discusses the persistent US attempts at regime change in Venezuela, the polarized views on Maduro, and the consequences of American sanctions on Venezuelans.
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…
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 …
A new The NGOs who produced joint report include B'Tselem, Peace Now, Gisha, Physicians for Human Rights, Yesh D…
"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…