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I lead a top Israeli human rights group. Our country is committing genocide

My generation was raised wondering how ordinary people could countenance an atrocity. In a grotesque twist, the question has circled back to us

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European dockworkers demand halt to arms shipments to Israel

Israel says its Gaza offensive is self-defence, but dissent is spreading. In June, French dockworkers blocked a shipment of arms components bound for Israel, rousing support across Europe. In the Italian port of Genoa, dockworkers — long opposed to arms exports — joined the protest.

Euronews

Pope marks 50th anniversary of Cold War-era deal on security and human rights

Pope Leo XIV has called for a renewed commitment to diplomacy to resolve conflicts

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Foreign repression on UK soil rising ‘unchecked’, MPs and peers warn

A report found a rise in foreign states using online harassment, lawsuits and physical violence to intimidate people in the UK.

Evening Standard

Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights?

The long read: Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed

The Guardian - UK

2 Israeli Human Rights Groups Have Labelled Gaza Attacks ‘Genocide’ For First Time

"They called Gazans human animals."

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Democrat urges hearing into ‘human rights abuses’ at El Salvador megaprison

Delia Ramirez calls for investigation into federal funds paid to El Salvador to detain migrants at secretive Cecot site

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How the UK could reform the European convention on human rights

Whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been a debate in UK politics for years. Conservatives have long accused the convention of interfering with government policy on migration and criminal justice, and have debated repealing the Human Rights Act 1998 (which enshrines the convention…

The Conversation

Israeli human rights group: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Israeli-Palestinian human rights group B’Tselem declares Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide in its latest report.

Al Jazeera

Mass Killing, Starvation of Palestinians Officially Labeled Genocide By Region's Most Respected Human Rights Org

The mass killing and starvation of Palestinians has officially been labeled a genocide by two of the most respected human rights organizations based in Israel.

Latin Times

Major Israeli Rights Groups Brand Gaza Campaign 'Genocide'

Rights groups B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel said on Monday that they had concluded the war in Gaza amounts to a "genocide" against Palestinians, a first for Israeli NGOs. Both organisations are frequent critics of Israeli government policies, but the language in their reports issued on Monday was…

International Business Times

Israel 'using Hamas as pretext to commit genocide', leading Israeli group warns

A LEADING human rights group in Israel has warned that its government “is committing genocide in Gaza” ...

The National (Scotland)

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, say Israel-based human rights groups

Reports detailing intentional targeting of Palestinians as a group, and systemic destruction of Palestinian society, add to pressure for action

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand attorney general warns her government’s electoral reform could breach human rights law

Judith Collins also said the controversial electoral law reform could disenfranchise Māori

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Trans toilet rules 'may force Scottish museums to close'

A PUBLICLY-FUNDED body representing museums in Scotland criticised Equality and Human Rights Commission proposals and warned “an environment of…

The Guardian - AU

Two Australians on board boat intercepted by Israel while trying to transport aid to Gaza, Dfat confirms

Officials in Tel Aviv are liaising with authorities and ‘stand ready to offer assistance’, Australian government spokesperson says

Radio France Internationale

Two years after Niger coup, human rights situation has 'spiralled'

The coup in Niger of 26 July, 2023 destabilised the Sahel region, and West Africa as a whole. Two years on, human rights activists say the situation has worsened and continue to call for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum.

Evening Standard

Palestine Action ban ‘disturbing misuse’ of UK law, UN human rights chief says

Volker Turk described the ban as ‘disproportionate and unnecessary’ in an intervention on Friday.

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The Guardian - UK

UK ban on Palestine Action at odds with international law, says UN rights chief

Volker Türk says the Home Office proscription restricts right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly

Euronews

Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next

The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action.

The National (Scotland)

UN human rights chief slams UK's 'disturbing' Palestine Action proscription

THE UN human rights chief has criticised the UK's proscription of Palestine Action

The Guardian - UK

Caribbean leaders hail ICJ climate ruling as ‘historic’ win for small island states

PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines says ruling will strengthen the Caribbean’s negotiating power when it comes to climate change reparations

The Independent UK

India is targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims for expulsion to Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch warns

Rights group says expulsions show ‘disregard for due process rights, domestic guarantees and international human rights standards’

The Independent UK

French court to decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for Syrian chemical attacks

France's highest court is ruling on whether it can strip Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader now in exile in Russia, of his immunity as a head of state

The Guardian - AU

‘We were heard’: the Pacific students who took their climate fight to the ICJ – and won

In a packed court thousands of kilometres from home, Cynthia Houniuhi saw years of work come to fruition with the landmark ICJ opinion on climate harm

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