Tag #Human Rights

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Martial Law Declaration in South Korea Sparks Outrage and Impeachment Bid

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law for six hours on Tuesday sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation, with opposition parties moving to impeach him, amid concerns over a return to the country's authoritarian past.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Argues Against Climate Change Liability at ICJ Hearing

The U.S. presented its oral statement to the ICJ on December 4th, arguing against financial liability for past greenhouse gas emissions and rejecting the existence of an international human right to a healthy environment, while acknowledging the need to address climate change through existing framew...

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UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor

A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.

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Human-Rights Lawyer Robin Sully Dies at 76

Robin Sully, a Canadian human-rights lawyer, died on November 22 at age 76; for almost 20 years she led Canadian efforts to spread judicial reform and the rule of law in 28 countries, receiving numerous awards for her work.

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Zimbabwe High Court Rules Against Abortion Ban for Rape Victims and Underage Girls

Zimbabwe's High Court declared unconstitutional a law prohibiting abortion for women raped by their husbands and girls under 18, citing the criminalization of marital rape and sex with minors; the ruling, if approved by the Constitutional Court, could significantly reduce unsafe abortions and relate...

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Texas Woman Nearly Dies After Being Denied Miscarriage Care Due to Restrictive Abortion Laws

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a Texas woman nearly died from complications of a miscarriage after being denied necessary medical care for four days due to restrictive state abortion laws, highlighting the dangers of vague and restrictive legislation and a 56% rise in maternal mortality i...

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Iranian Woman Flogged 74 Times for Hijab Defiance

An Iranian woman was flogged 74 times for refusing to wear a hijab, sustaining severe injuries; video evidence reveals the brutality of Iran's enforcement of Islamic dress code laws, highlighting systemic gender apartheid and inspiring ongoing resistance.

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Maduro Accuses Machado of Assassination Plots Amidst Widespread Repression in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro accused María Corina Machado of multiple assassination plots, providing no evidence, while six of her aides are besieged in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, facing dire conditions; this coincides with 1,903 political prisoners in Venezuela, including 42 minors, following a disputed...

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Argentina Accuses Venezuela of Embassy Siege Before ICC

Argentina formally accused Venezuela before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday of besieging its Caracas embassy, where six opposition figures are seeking refuge, amid accusations of human rights abuses and a post-election crisis.

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Georgia Protests: Police Brutality Amidst Postponed EU Talks

Following the Georgian government's postponement of EU accession talks, thousands protested nightly in Tbilisi for six evenings, resulting in police brutality, over 290 arrests, and 143 injuries; President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the excessive force, and Pro Asyl called for Germany to revoke ...

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Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests

Georgian police violently suppressed protests against the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, resulting in 293 arrests and 143 injuries, prompting criticism from the president and human rights groups.

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Tbilisi Protests: EU Delay Sparks Clashes, Dozens Injured

Protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, for six nights due to the ruling party's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, leading to clashes with police resulting in dozens of injuries, including a viral video of a police officer kicking a protester in the head.

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