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How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy.

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Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

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A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

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ACT agrees to clearer definition of 'last stages of life' in VAD laws

'Last stages of their life' will be more clearly defined in the bill.

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Newcastle council could be complicit in sportswashing, campaigners claim

Emails highlighted a close relationship between Newcastle United and council officials, who lobbied officials at the Saudi Arabian-controlled club for funding

The Guardian - UK

Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles

The Hindu

Thai Activist Dies After Hunger Strike In Monarchy Reform

Thai activist's death in prison after advocating monarchy reform raises concerns over Thailand's human rights practices.

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Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Loses Appeal Against Treason Sentence

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's failed appeal against treason sentence in Russia sparks international concern over political dissent and human rights.

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Israeli forces attacked ‘known aid worker locations’ in Gaza: Rights group

Human Rights Watch says aid workers’ convoys and facilities have been targeted at least eight times since last October.

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Saudi money has reshaped boxing but how do we justify the human cost?

In a defining week for Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and boxing, the glitz of a unifying world heavyweight contest sits uncomfortably against a backdrop of human rights concerns

The Guardian - UK

Rohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels

Myanmar military has conscripted 1,000 Rohingya men and boys since February, with fears some are being used as human shields, according to NGOs

The Guardian - UK

At least eight Israeli strikes on Gaza aid groups since October, says report

Human Rights Watch says warnings were not issued before attacks, which have killed or injured dozens

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees To Europe Before Cannes

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe after being sentenced to prison by Iran. His film set to premiere at Cannes, highlighting human rights v...

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UK Deportation Law Ruled Incompatible With Human Rights

Belfast judge rules UK's deportation law doesn't apply in Northern Ireland due to human rights violations. PM plans to appeal. Law aimed to deport migrants...

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The Guardian - UK

Rwanda deportation law should not apply in Northern Ireland, court rules

UK government considers appeal after judge says act undermines post-Brexit human rights protections guaranteed in the region

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Extermination, expulsion ‘identifiable strategies’ of Israel’s war in Gaza

A human rights group calls on the United Kingdom to stop arming Israel as its campaign in the strip continues.

The Hindu

UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row

India's NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity.

The Guardian - UK

Human Rights: The Case for the Defence by Shami Chakrabarti review – freedoms fighter treads a fine line

The Labour peer and former Liberty director makes a clear, impassioned case for human rights law, but steers surprisingly clear of thorny political arguments

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The Guardian - UK

Parliament urged to look at sportswashing clause in football bill

A human rights group has urged parliament to revoke a clause in the football governance that could enable sportswashing by authoritarian states

The Guardian - UK

Human Rights Act will be safe with a Labour government

Letters: James Toon, who helped develop the act in the 1990s, responds to an article by Shami Chakrabarti on the pressing need for equal treatment

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Supports Military Aid To Israel

Sen. Cardin and President Biden's differing views on military aid to Israel amidst human rights concerns and ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

Human rights lawyer Susie Alegre: ‘If AI is so complex it can’t be explained, there are areas where it shouldn’t be used’

The author of Human Rights, Robot Wrongs on why AI isn’t an all-or-nothing equation, separating hype from genuine dangers, and discovering that ChatGPT says she doesn’t exist

The Guardian - US

US finds Israel’s use of weapons in Gaza ‘inconsistent’ with human rights law, but will not cut flow of arms

State department also says not enough concrete evidence to link specific US-supplied weapons to violations

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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Obstruction Of Aid To Gaza

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stresses the critical need for uninterrupted humanitarian aid flow to Gaza amid escalating tensions.

The Hindu

Police to strictly enforce lane traffic discipline at major junctions in Kozhikode

Traffic police crack down on lane discipline violators at major junctions following complaints and human rights commission order.

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