Tag #Human Rights Violations

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Nigerian Airstrike Kills 10 Civilians

A Nigerian airstrike targeting the Lakurawa insurgent group on Christmas Day mistakenly killed at least 10 civilians in Sokoto state, according to the military; this is the latest in a series of similar incidents that have killed an estimated 400 civilians since 2017.

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163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil

Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Abortion Numbers Rise Despite State Bans

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion numbers have slightly increased despite bans in many states; this is due to increased use of telehealth for abortion pills and travel to states where abortion is legal, though access disparities persist.

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Gender Equality
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Greece Strengthens Domestic Violence Laws with Increased Penalties and Faster Trials

Greece's new domestic violence bill, in public consultation until January 7, 2025, increases penalties, streamlines trials, and establishes a reporting database, mirroring the approach used for sports violence legislation, and incorporates EU Directive 2024/1385.

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Gender Equality
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15-Year-Old Kills Guardian in Zheleznogorsk After Years of Family Abuse

In Zheleznogorsk, Russia, a 15-year-old boy, Victor, murdered his 54-year-old guardian, Lilya Terekhina, on October 2nd, 2024, due to her alleged abuse of his 86-year-old grandmother. The boy had lived with Lilya since age four and had special needs.

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Reduced Inequality
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Thea Sternheim's Paris Diaries: 1932-1949

Thea Sternheim's diaries, edited by Thomas Ehrsam, offer a unique perspective on the experiences of a German Jewish emigrant in Paris from 1932 to 1949, detailing her daily life, artistic engagements, and political commentary amid rising antisemitism, World War II, and the challenges of exile.

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Texas Father Dies Trying to Save Daughter During Christmas Eve Flood

On Christmas Eve, a family car crashed into a drainage ditch in Sherman, Texas, resulting in the death of the father, Will Robinson, and the disappearance of his 8-year-old daughter, Clara. Four other family members survived.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Malian Migrant Boat Sinks, 25 Confirmed Dead

On December 19, a boat carrying 80 migrants from Mali to Spain sank, resulting in 69 deaths, including at least 25 Malians from the Kayes region, according to the Malian government. Eleven survivors were rescued, and the incident highlights the extremely dangerous nature of the Atlantic migration ro...

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No Poverty
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Italian Journalist Imprisoned in Iran: Government Seeks Release

Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was arrested in Tehran on December 19th and is being held in Evin prison; the Italian government is actively pursuing her release through diplomatic channels, facing challenges due to the complex geopolitical context.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NY Attorney General Releases Video of Inmate's Death After Assault by Prison Staff

New video footage released by New York Attorney General Letitia James reveals the death of inmate Robert Brooks at a New York prison due to an assault by 14 prison staff members who were subsequently fired; a preliminary autopsy suggests asphyxiation as the cause of death.

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AfD Lawmakers Meet with Neo-Nazis in Switzerland, Discussing Deportations

German lawmakers from the far-right AfD party met secretly with neo-Nazis in Switzerland in mid-December, discussing plans for mass deportations based on DNA tests, according to Correctiv research. The meeting involved Bundestag member Roger Beckamp and Brandenburg state parliamentarian Lena Kotre, ...

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Sakhalin Island Bear Attack Leaves Three Dead, Two Critically Injured

On Sakhalin Island, Russia, in June 2014, three construction workers died and two were critically injured in a bear attack caught on video, which followed a playful interaction between a dog and a bear cub; the incident was part of a broader surge of bear attacks in eastern Russia.

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