Pressenza New York (2024-06-04). Active Duty, Veterans, G.I. Rights Groups Launch Campaign for Military Personnel to Tell Congress "Stop Funding Genocide in Gaza!" pressenza.com As more members of the military and State Department resign over U.S. funding of the genocide in Gaza, a new campaign will be launched tomorrow to allow military personnel to directly contact their congressional representatives. | Initiated by active-duty military members, veterans and G.I. rights groups, "Appeal for Redress v2," is modeled after the Virtual ne…

greenleft.org.au (2024-06-04). Jewish Council of Australia calls for sanctions on Israel. greenleft.org.au

Juliette Rousselot (2024-06-04). India: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org On 3 June 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Front Line Defenders (FLD) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of India's fifth periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report details human rights violations related the Indian authorities' systematic persecution and reprisals against human rights (…) | – |

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-06-04). French court sentences three officials close to Bashar al-Assad to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity. fidh.org The Paris Criminal Court has found three high-ranking Syrian officials guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against two French-Syrians, Patrick and Mazzen Dabbagh.
Paris, 24 May 2024 – Ali Mamlouk, Jamil Hassan and Abdel Salam Mahmoud have been sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearance and murder constituting crimes against humanity — as well as for confiscation of property, qualified as war crimes. (…) | – |

themoscowtimes (2024-06-04). Sanctioned VTB Bank to Open Branches in Occupied Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The new local branches will serve customers in the occupied cities of Mariupol, Donetsk and Luhansk.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-06-04). Maldives: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org Today, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of the Maldives' second periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report, jointly prepared with Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN), details human rights violations that are inconsistent with the Maldives' legal obligations under various provisions of the ICCPR with regard to: (…) | – |

Bloomberg (2024-06-04). UK election 2024: Sunak may harden stance on human rights pact as Farage shakes up race. scmp.com Rishi Sunak is seeking a game-changer as disastrous polling and Brexit architect Nigel Farage's decision to stand for Reform UK in the general election leave the prime minister's ruling party facing a potential wipe out.

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-04). Consultancy – Irishaid Programme. fidh.org Innovative online and in-person advocacy to influence local human rights change Terms of reference for a final evaluation of the project The applicants for the evaluation must provide:
1. A technical offer composed of a presentation of the methodological approach, a timetable for the execution of the evaluation and the references of the consultant(s) (detailed Curriculum/a) 2. A detailed financial offer (in euros, showing all the headings, unit costs, number of units, etc.) (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-06-04). Russia: Reproductive rights at risk and the anti-gender movement against the backdrop of war. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-04). Tajikistan: Two-year anniversary of the arrest of human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov. fidh.org For two years, Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, lawyer and human rights defender in Tajikistan, has been arbitrarily detained and serving a 16-year prison sentence in reprisal for his human rights work. Six human rights organisations, including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
29 May 2024- Yesterday marks the sad anniversary of the arrest of lawyer and human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov in (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-04). Thailand: Pro-Democracy activist and MP Chonthicha Jangrew sentenced to two years in prison. fidh.org

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-04). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |

newarab (2024-06-04). From Guantanamo to Gaza: Israel embraces the US torture playbook. newarab.com When the United States turned to torture after 9/11, it remained a closely guarded secret for over two years. Yet the early signs were there in public for those who knew how to interpret them. | Images were released in January 2002 of

newarab (2024-06-04). Syrian singer Angi Farah arrested in Iraq over 'misconduct'. newarab.com Syrian singer Angi Farah was arrested in Security forces detained Farah under Article 403 of the Iraqi Penal Code for her online activities, The arrest…

newarab (2024-06-04). Iraq detains at least 12 after latest attack on Baghdad KFC. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-06-04). UN experts call on all countries to recognize Palestinian statehood. presstv.ir The experts say recognition of a Palestinian state is an important acknowledgement of the rights of the Palestinian people.

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-06-03). Following ICJ And ICC Actions, Sanctions And Arms Embargo Are Crucial Next Steps. popularresistance.org Seven months into its genocidal campaign, Israel's assault on Rafah led the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a preliminary order on May 24. The court called on Israel to "Immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part." It also ordered Israel to keep the Rafah crossing open and permit United Nations investigative commissions to enter Gaza and investigate allegations of genocide. | In addition, mounting Israeli atrocities pro…

Phil Pasquini (2024-06-03). Pray-In for Gaza at Senator Padilla's Office Calls for Peace. indybay.org Human rights activists assembled at San Francisco's Harry Bridge's Plaza this morning before marching through the Financial District to the downtown office of California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla demanding he use his voice and his vote to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Fayha Shalash (2024-06-03). Israel accused of releasing Palestinian detainee with amputated legs to evade treatment. middleeasteye.net Israel accused of releasing Palestinian detainee with amputated legs to evade treatment | Wafaa Jarrar has been severely wounded in an explosion during her arrest in Jenin last month | Mon, 06/03/2024 – 10: 25 | Wafaa Nayef Zuhdy Jarrar, 49, has sustained serious wounds following her arrest by Israeli forces last…

UN Special Representative …………. (2024-06-03). 'Clear and convincing information' that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence. indybay.org Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict reported on Monday that she and a team of experts had found "clear and convincing information" of rape and sexualized torture being committed against hostages seized during the 7 October terror attacks.

aljazeera (2024-06-03). 'No one will hold Israel accountable' as it targets medics in south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel is possibly committing war crimes by expanding its war on medics from Gaza to south Lebanon, say rights groups.

greenleft.org.au (2024-06-03). Jewish Council of Australia calls for sanctions on Israel. greenleft.org.au

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-06-03). French court sentences three officials close to Bashar al-Assad to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity. fidh.org The Paris Criminal Court has found three high-ranking Syrian officials guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against two French-Syrians, Patrick and Mazzen Dabbagh.
Paris, 24 May 2024 – Ali Mamlouk, Jamil Hassan and Abdel Salam Mahmoud have been sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearance and murder constituting crimes against humanity — as well as for confiscation of property, qualified as war crimes. (…) | – |

_____ (2024-06-03). Maung Zarni: What's Next for Myanmar Crisis? transcend.org 27 May 2024 – "Everything I have learned as a radical, a peace and rights activist, and a scholar on my country's affairs. What is wrong with Burma/Myanmar and her people, incapable of building a peaceful and stable human community for the last nearly 80 years?"

_____ (2024-06-03). Refugee Experiences of Identity Documents and Digitisation in India and Myanmar. transcend.org May 2024 – Drawing on the authors' joint activism on the rights of refugees and stateless people in India and Myanmar, this article considers how digital ID systems can be used to exclude minorities.

aljazeera (2024-06-03). Malaysia's chip industry falls in crosshairs of US sanctions on Russia. aljazeera.com Kuala Lumpur-based Jatronics has been accused of supplying parts needed to sustain Moscow's war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-06-03). "A chilling effect on the exercise of free speech rights": University of California issues vindictive interim suspensions to student protesters. wsws.org The suspensions of students underscores the close ties between UC and the US and Isreali war machines…

ecns.cn (2024-06-03). Married couple detained after discovery of espionage. ecns.cn China's national security agencies recently uncovered an espionage case involving the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) recruiting Chinese central government department employees to gather information.

publicbooks (2024-06-03). On the Edges of Fascism and Other Unsettling Possibilities. publicbooks.org "Borders generate more human possibilities: citizens standing for the rights of noncitizens, finding them refuge, seeking them sanctuary, pushing at the margins of the state and its sovereignty."

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-03). Consultancy – Irishaid Programme. fidh.org Innovative online and in-person advocacy to influence local human rights change Terms of reference for a final evaluation of the project The applicants for the evaluation must provide:
1. A technical offer composed of a presentation of the methodological approach, a timetable for the execution of the evaluation and the references of the consultant(s) (detailed Curriculum/a) 2. A detailed financial offer (in euros, showing all the headings, unit costs, number of units, etc.) (…) | – |

| Name (2024-06-03). Russia extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva for 2 months. cpj.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-03). Georgia: Last chance to stop Russian-style crackdown on civil society. fidh.org International human rights organisations, civil society groups, and election observers are urging European and national leaders to promptly address the Georgian government's attempt to crackdown on civil society as the country approaches its General Elections in October.
Since April 15th Georgians have been rallying in protest against the proposed "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law, which bears striking resemblance to the Russian so called "Foreign Agent Law". This law threatens to (…) | – |

P. Kenneth Burns (2024-06-03). A Native American sanctuary in Salem County gets green light to operate as a worship site, but only after 'interrogation'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Nine months after the Native American Advancement Corporation (NAAC) "Nine has a lot of significance to us," said Tyrese Gould Jacinto, a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape nation and president and CEO of the corporation. "If you draw the figure nine, it's infinity." | On May…

themoscowtimes (2024-06-03). George Clooney Denies Plans to Seek Arrest of Russian Journalists. themoscowtimes.com A representative of the Hollywood actor's human rights foundation had previously said it would seek the extradition of "Russian propagandists."

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-03). Thailand: Third verdict against Anon Nampa and ongoing arbitrary detention. fidh.org

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-03). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-03). Tajikistan: Two-year anniversary of the arrest of human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov. fidh.org For two years, Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, lawyer and human rights defender in Tajikistan, has been arbitrarily detained and serving a 16-year prison sentence in reprisal for his human rights work. Six human rights organisations, including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
29 May 2024- Yesterday marks the sad anniversary of the arrest of lawyer and human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov in (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-03). Turkey: Galatasaray Square must be open to Saturday Mothers/People. fidh.org International human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, stand in solidarity with the Saturday Mothers/People. Since May 1995, they have been protesting for truth and justice for their forcibly disappeared loved ones. As they approach their 1,000th weekly vigil on May 25, 2024, the Saturday Mothers/People are Türkiye's longest-standing peaceful protest. Despite facing severe repression, the group (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-06-03). Dr Mugisha: We support targeting of individuals, not blanket sanctions. independent.co.ug INTERVIEW | FRANK MUGISHA | May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr Frank Mugisha, who has petitioned the Supreme Court to quash it. Mugisha is internationally known for his advocacy as a human rights defender and has …

Eric Toussaint (2024-06-03). G7: Whether or not to maintain the suspension of Ukrainian debt payments. cadtm.org Why is the G7 discussing Ukraine's debt?
| For more than a year, the leaders of the main powers allied against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine have been debating at the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States), but they have been unable to reach agreement on how to finance the war and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
| It should be noted that as part of the sanctions imposed by NATO members, the Russian Federation's financial assets in Western (…) | – | / | <...

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-03). Resistance Rises: IOF Arrest Dozens in West Bank Amidst Confrontations. english.almanar.com.lb Reports from Palestinian media outlets indicate that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have arrested dozens of Palestinian youths in the West Bank amidst escalating tensions. In the town of Dura, south of al-Khalil, at least seven youths were detained after their homes were raided and searched by the IOF. Simultaneously, a widespread arrest campaign was conducted …

newarab (2024-06-03). Iran ex-IRGC officer sanctioned by US launches presidential bid. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-03). Iran condemns EU sanctions over drone programme. newarab.com The

presstv.ir (2024-06-03). UN experts call on all countries to recognize Palestinian statehood. presstv.ir The experts say recognition of a Palestinian state is an important acknowledgement of the rights of the Palestinian people.