Tag #Human Rights Violations

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Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead

A 17-year-old female student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, killing a teacher and another student before dying by suicide; the incident prompted lockdowns at nearby schools and renewed calls for stricter gun control.

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UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos for Alleged Embezzlement

The UK sanctioned Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former president, for allegedly embezzling £350 million from state-run companies; she denies the accusations, citing a lack of due process and political motivations, and her assets remain frozen.

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Yurok Tribe to Regain Ancestral Land in Historic Partnership

The Yurok Tribe will regain control of 125 acres of ancestral land, "'O Rew," in 2026, marking a collaborative effort with the Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks, and the National Park Service to restore the land and preserve the tribe's cultural heritage.

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Life on Land
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Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"

The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Vulnerabilities

Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte on December 14th, causing widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 homeless, and resulting in at least 21 deaths, sparking controversy over the French government's response to the crisis in the context of pre-existing social and economic challenges.

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No Poverty
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Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist

Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.

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Life Below Water
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Memphis Man Sues City After 22 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Artis Whitehead, a 61-year-old Black man, was wrongfully convicted of the 2002 robbery of B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, serving 22 years before his exoneration in December 2023 due to fabricated evidence by Memphis Police officers; he is now suing the city and 10 officers.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home

Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Dog Walker on Kent Beach

On August 25, 2023, Harrison Lawrence Van-Pooss, 21, murdered Claire Knights, 54, during a dog walk on a Kent beach; he pleaded guilty to murder and voyeurism, and the sentencing is pending.

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French-Israeli Soldier Faces War Crimes Charges in Paris

French and Palestinian human rights groups filed a complaint in Paris on December 17, 2023, against French-Israeli soldier Yoel O., for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, and complicity in these crimes against Palestinians, based on video evidence showing the abuse of Pa...

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Investor Groups Push for 25% Adoption of Indigenous Reconciliation Plans on TSX

Investor and business groups are urging 25% of Toronto Stock Exchange-listed companies to voluntarily adopt Indigenous reconciliation plans by an unstated deadline, starting annual progress tracking in 2025, based on the belief that this will create a 'tipping point' for widespread change and unlock...

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Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Report Exposes Illegal Surveillance

Amnesty International's report "Digital Prison" details how Serbian authorities utilize spyware, including Cellebrite (donated by Norway) and NoviSpy, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.

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