Tag #Human Rights

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Oklahoma City Officer Charged with Felony Assault After Throwing 71-Year-Old Man to Ground

Oklahoma City police Sgt. Joseph Gibson was charged with aggravated assault and battery after bodycam footage showed him throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during an argument over a traffic ticket, causing serious injuries that prevented Vu from continuing cancer treatment; the incident prom...

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"New Iranian Modesty Law Sparks Political Conflict"

"Iran's parliament recently approved a new law promoting modesty and hijab culture, setting the stage for a potential clash with the new government and raising concerns about political stability and effectiveness."

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Gender Equality
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Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent

The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...

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Dutch Parliament Motion on Minority Norms Sparks Protests

The Dutch parliament passed a motion to collect data on the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background, prompting protests and accusations of racism, while the government insists it's for integration research.

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Reduced Inequality
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Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Transferred from Diego Garcia to UK After Legal Battle

Over 60 Sri Lankan asylum seekers, held on Diego Garcia since October 2021, were transferred to the UK on December 2-3, 2024, following a three-year legal battle that highlighted illegal detention and inhumane conditions; eight received international protection, while others await refugee status dec...

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Transgender Activists Arrested in Capitol Hill Bathroom Protest

Around 15 transgender rights activists were arrested in Washington, D.C., on Thursday after staging a sit-in protest in a restroom across from House Speaker Mike Johnson's office to oppose a new policy barring transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.

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Gender Equality
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Bahamas Rejects Trump's Immigrant Deportation Plan

The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands rejected a Trump administration plan to deport immigrants to their countries; this plan, similar to past US and EU efforts, has raised legal and ethical concerns and faces significant challenges due to its reliance on international cooperation.

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90 Dead in Mozambique's Post-Election Violence

At least 90 people have died in Mozambique in post-election violence since October 21, sparked by the assassination of two opposition figures and disputed election results awarding victory to the ruling Frelimo party, according to the Plataforma Decide civil society group; police confirmed five addi...

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"Belarusian War Veterans Face Unemployment and Mental Health Crisis in Poland"

"Belarusian volunteers who fought in Ukraine are struggling to find work and secure residency in Poland, facing prejudice, PTSD, and insufficient support from EU organizations, leading to unemployment and mental health crises in some cases."

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Unsubstantiated Claim of 20,000 Bodies in Bogotá Airport Hangar Rocks Colombia

A UN report on Colombia alleged a hangar at Bogotá's airport holds 20,000 bodies; however, Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine and other agencies deny the claim, prompting calls for clarification and raising concerns about the report's accuracy.

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HelloFresh Under Investigation for Alleged Child Labor Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating HelloFresh and Midway Staffing for allegedly employing at least six migrant children, some from Guatemala, in a dangerous night shift at an Illinois facility this summer, adding to a pattern of child labor violations in the food industry.

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"Egypt's El-Sisi Visits Denmark Amidst Human Rights Controversy"

"Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's two-day state visit to Denmark, marked by the awarding of the Order of the Elephant, sparked controversy due to the lack of a press conference and criticism from human rights groups regarding Egypt's human rights record, while the visit reflects Denmark's n...

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