Tag #Boycott

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Tilburg University Defers Decision on Israeli Collaboration Amid Human Rights Concerns

Tilburg University will not immediately suspend collaborations with Israeli institutions despite a committee's recommendation to do so due to concerns about human rights violations and ties to the Israeli defense sector; the university will engage in dialogue with these institutions first.

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Machado Calls for Election Boycott in Venezuela, Claims Opposition Victory

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado called for a boycott of future elections, claiming victory for exiled candidate Edmundo González Urrutia in the July 28th presidential election, based on published voting machine records; President Maduro called for negotiations with the opposition.

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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott Campaign

Boom Chicago canceled Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder's Amsterdam shows on January 25th after facing an online boycott campaign accusing him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda, prompting concerns about freedom of speech and the influence of social media.

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Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Blocks GOP Power Grab

Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the Tuesday session to block Republicans from using a temporary majority created by a court ruling that declared a newly elected Democrat ineligible, prompting a power struggle that will likely involve lawsuits.

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Unilever's Indonesia Market Share Plunges Amid Boycotts and Competition

Unilever's Indonesian market share plummeted to 34.9% in Q3 2023 from 38.5% a year earlier due to boycotts related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and competition from cheaper local brands, resulting in an 18.2% decline in quarterly underlying sales to $533 million.

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German Artists Boycott TV Show Over Sexist, Racist Host

More than 100 prominent German writers and artists are boycotting the public broadcaster ARD's flagship culture show ttt after it hired Thilo Mischke as co-host following accusations of sexism and racism in his writing; Mischke's past work includes a book detailing his attempts to seduce 80 women us...

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Djokovic Boycotts Channel 9 After Presenter's Insulting Remarks

Australian Open presenter Tony Jones apologized for his insulting comments about Novak Djokovic and Serbian fans, prompting Djokovic to boycott Channel 9 interviews; Djokovic cited the lack of a public apology from Jones or Channel 9 as his reason for boycotting.

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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott

Two performances by Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder at Amsterdam's Boom Chicago were canceled on January 20th after online campaigns accused him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda in his jokes, prompting the club to cite concerns about public safety and Amsterdam's social cl...

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Meta Faces User Exodus Following Policy Shift

Meta's recent policy changes, including ending its US fact-checking program and relaxing content moderation, have led to a user exodus from its platforms, with some high-profile users and organizations announcing they are leaving, due to concerns over the spread of misinformation and hateful content...

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Turkey to Boycott 2025 Davos Summit Over Gaza Conflict

Turkey will boycott the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, extending last year's boycott and preventing key economic officials, including Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan, from attending.

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England Cricket Faces Boycott Calls Amid Afghanistan Women's Rights Concerns

Facing pressure to boycott an upcoming cricket match against Afghanistan due to the Taliban regime's restrictions on women's rights, the England and Wales Cricket Board seeks a coordinated international response rather than unilateral action, acknowledging diverse views on the effectiveness of boyco...

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Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott

In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...

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