Egypt's New Asylum Law Raises Human Rights Concerns Amid Sudanese Refugee Crackdown
Egypt's new asylum law, passed on November 19, 2024, transfers refugee status determination from the UNHCR to the Egyptian government, raising concerns about human rights abuses against refugees and asylum seekers amid mass arrests and deportations, particularly of Sudanese refugees, despite the EU'...
Egypt's New Asylum Law Raises Human Rights Concerns Amid Sudanese Refugee Crackdown
Egypt's new asylum law, passed on November 19, 2024, transfers refugee status determination from the UNHCR to the Egyptian government, raising concerns about human rights abuses against refugees and asylum seekers amid mass arrests and deportations, particularly of Sudanese refugees, despite the EU'...
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56% Bias Score
Belgium to Compensate Congolese Women for Colonial-Era Abduction
A Belgian court ruled that the government must compensate five Congolese women for being forcibly separated from their mothers during colonial rule, declaring the actions crimes against humanity.
Belgium to Compensate Congolese Women for Colonial-Era Abduction
A Belgian court ruled that the government must compensate five Congolese women for being forcibly separated from their mothers during colonial rule, declaring the actions crimes against humanity.
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28% Bias Score
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
Uganda Launches Training to Integrate Human Rights into Malaria Control
Uganda's Kamwenge District launched a two-day training to integrate human rights and gender considerations into malaria control, addressing the country's high malaria burden (third globally in cases, seventh in deaths) and incorporating the government's plan to start receiving malaria vaccines in Ap...
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16% Bias Score
Kolubah Threatens Protest Over Koffa Removal
On November 26, 2024, Rep. Yekeh Kolubah threatened a march on the Executive Mansion if the Supreme Court removes Speaker Koffa and President Boakai supports the majority bloc, accusing them of unconstitutional actions and bribery, escalating tensions within Liberia's 55th National Legislature.
Kolubah Threatens Protest Over Koffa Removal
On November 26, 2024, Rep. Yekeh Kolubah threatened a march on the Executive Mansion if the Supreme Court removes Speaker Koffa and President Boakai supports the majority bloc, accusing them of unconstitutional actions and bribery, escalating tensions within Liberia's 55th National Legislature.
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56% Bias Score
Ebonyi Governor Threatens to Sack Striking Workers Over Minimum Wage Dispute
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru threatened to fire striking workers who don't return to work within 72 hours due to the non-implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, prompting condemnation from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his refusal to negotiate and display of impunity.
Ebonyi Governor Threatens to Sack Striking Workers Over Minimum Wage Dispute
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru threatened to fire striking workers who don't return to work within 72 hours due to the non-implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, prompting condemnation from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his refusal to negotiate and display of impunity.
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36% Bias Score
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
Human Rights Violations Impede Progress in Ending AIDS Pandemic
On World AIDS Day 2023, sixteen celebrities supported UNAIDS' call for world leaders to prioritize human rights to end AIDS, highlighting that 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV in 2023—three times higher than the global target—due to widespread human rights violations, especially again...
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44% Bias Score
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Escalates Tensions with Federal Government
In Somalia's Lower Jubba region, escalating tensions between the federal government and Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe, who imposed a communication blackout and no-fly zone, threaten to undermine counter-insurgency efforts and destabilize the region.
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Escalates Tensions with Federal Government
In Somalia's Lower Jubba region, escalating tensions between the federal government and Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe, who imposed a communication blackout and no-fly zone, threaten to undermine counter-insurgency efforts and destabilize the region.
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36% Bias Score
Ugandan Disability Rights Advocate Receives Human Rights Watch Fellowship
Benon Kabale, a Ugandan disability rights advocate, received the 2024 Human Rights Watch Marca Bristo Fellowship for his work challenging the seclusion of people with psychosocial disabilities in mental health facilities; the fellowship will provide him with training and networking opportunities.
Ugandan Disability Rights Advocate Receives Human Rights Watch Fellowship
Benon Kabale, a Ugandan disability rights advocate, received the 2024 Human Rights Watch Marca Bristo Fellowship for his work challenging the seclusion of people with psychosocial disabilities in mental health facilities; the fellowship will provide him with training and networking opportunities.
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16% Bias Score
South Africa and Nigeria to Boost Trade and Investment
South African and Nigerian ministers met to strengthen economic ties, focusing on increasing trade and investment, particularly in infrastructure, utilizing the AfCFTA, and celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations.
South Africa and Nigeria to Boost Trade and Investment
South African and Nigerian ministers met to strengthen economic ties, focusing on increasing trade and investment, particularly in infrastructure, utilizing the AfCFTA, and celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations.
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Nigeria's PMI Remains Below 50.0 Amidst Rising Inflation
Nigeria's November PMI registered 49.6, signaling a fifth consecutive month of decline in private sector business conditions, despite a slight increase from October's 46.9, primarily due to rising inflation and unemployment suppressing business activity.
Nigeria's PMI Remains Below 50.0 Amidst Rising Inflation
Nigeria's November PMI registered 49.6, signaling a fifth consecutive month of decline in private sector business conditions, despite a slight increase from October's 46.9, primarily due to rising inflation and unemployment suppressing business activity.
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40% Bias Score
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
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40% Bias Score
Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa
Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.
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40% Bias Score