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'Woman, Life, Freedom’ revolution: Ongoing protests in Iran five months after Amini’s death

On February 16, 2023 thousands of Iranians once again took to the streets to protest against the Iranian regime, on a scale not seen in weeks. Security forces responded to anti-regime chants, rallies and burning car tyres with tear gas and shotguns, arresting many of the demonstrators.

France 24

Amnesty says Congolese M23 rebels killed 20, raped dozens in November attacks

Amnesty International reports that fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped dozens of women and girls in the country's east in November. The M23 have dismissed the claims.

Radio France Internationale

Congo's M23 rebels killed 20, carried out mass rapes, Amnesty says

Fighters from Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped scores of women and girls in the east in November, Amnesty International said in a report on Friday.

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Peru’s ‘racist bias’ drove lethal police response to protests, Amnesty says

In a damning report, human rights group says state permitted ‘excessive and lethal use of force’ against Indigenous groups

The Guardian - US

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates

The Independent UK

What is the Prevent anti-terrorism scheme? Government-backed review finds scheme has not eradicated extremism

The review found that Prevent had apparently failed to understand the danger posed by those who went on to commit murder

Evening Standard

Qatari investors considering buying minority stake in Manchester United

A full takeover of the club by anyone connected to Qatar is understood to be out of the question

The Independent UK

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Muslim employee sues Amnesty over sacking after Alexei Navalny objections

Aisha Jung objected to awarding prisoner of conscience status to Putin critic, saying he incited violence against Muslims

The Guardian - UK

Former counter-terror chief hits out at ‘insulting’ findings of Prevent review

Neil Basu claims parts of government-backed review of scheme are driven by ‘rightwing viewpoint’

The Guardian - UK

'Anti-Muslim comments' make Prevent review 'invalid', human rights group says

THE UK Government’s review into its deeply controversial Prevent strategy has “no legitimacy” because it was led by someone with outspoken…

The National (Scotland)

Amnesty International warns Qatari Manchester United bid would be 'another wake-up call' to Premier League

The billionaire boss of Ineos, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has also entered the process to buy United, the club he supported as a boy

Birmingham Post

Amnesty: Hundreds of children face protest-related charges

More than 200 children are facing serious criminal charges, including sedition, for their role in the largely peaceful pro-democracy protests that began in 2020, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Int’l Report Unveils Iranian Diplomats' Role in Distorting Image of Protesters

A report by Amnesty International has shed light on the Iranian diplomats' involvement in the cover-up of 1988 executions and the current crackdown on protests. The executions were done based on a fatwa by Khomeini, the Supreme Leader at the time. The Iranian authorities' refusal to acknowledge let alone ensure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Disney’s Hong Kong service drops ‘The Simpsons’ episode with ‘forced labour’ reference

Episode ‘One Angry Lisa’, which first aired in October, is not available on Disney Plus in Hong Kong

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

‘They used our hijabs to gag us’: Iran protesters tell of rapes, beatings and torture by police

As human rights organisations report an escalation in the brutal treatment of detainees, we speak to some of those who claim to have suffered at the hands of state security forces

The Independent UK

Social media giants failing to tackling online misogyny could face huge fines under new law

According to Amnesty International, one in five UK women have experienced online abuse or harassment

The Independent UK

‘Honour’ killing of YouTube star sparks outrage in Iraq

Authorities say YouTuber’s father admitted to killing his daughter

France 24

Iran: ‘Sham’ courts hand out severe sentences for passive protest

After months of strikes and protests in Iran, thousands of people have been arrested and now face harsh sentences by the courts, including death. Activists, journalists and lawyers have received long prison terms for supporting the demonstrations or expressing their opposition to the regime, even passively. Activists and NGOs say…

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Italy ‘complicit’ in crimes for renewing pact with Libya: NGOs

The Memorandum of Understanding on Migration has been renewed despite mounting evidence of crimes against humanity.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand FA ‘shocked’ by reports of Women’s World Cup Saudi sponsorship

Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority will reportedly be an official sponsor at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but the co-hosts claim they were ‘not consulted’

The Independent UK

Spain's PM heads to Morocco to reap benefits of mended ties

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to Rabat along with 12 ministers before a meeting with Moroccan government officials

Daily Mirror

Labour MP forced to apologise for branding Israeli government 'fascist' in Parliament

Kim Johnson's remark was branded "completely unacceptable" by Keir Starmer's official spokesman, and she is expected to be spoken to by the party's chief whip

The Independent UK

How a Drake concert put NYPD’s ‘arsenal’ of surveillance technologies under the spotlight

Tens of thousands of cameras and facial recognition software police the nation’s largest city and its world-renowned performances halls. Watchdogs and lawmakers are calling on NYPD and billionaire-owned venues to hit pause, Alex Woodward reports

The Guardian - UK

Iranian protesters sentenced to death were tortured, says Amnesty report

Two teenagers and 31-year-old man were subjected to torture including rape and beatings and denied fair trial, says group

The Independent UK

Charities ‘not doing enough’ on eco crisis, paint-throwing activist tells court

Ryan Simmons, 36, threw pink paint at the headquarters of Greenpeace, Amnesty International, Christian Aid and Friends of the Earth in July 2020.

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