Tag #Human Rights

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Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List

Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...

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49 Arrested in Kerala for Repeated Sexual Assault of Dalit Teenager

Indian police arrested 49 men for the repeated sexual assault of a Dalit teenager in Kerala, India, over several years; the victim reported being assaulted by approximately 60 men since age 13.

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Gender Equality
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EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts

The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...

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UN's Credibility Questioned in Holocaust Remembrance Amidst Antisemitism Surge

The UN's credibility regarding Holocaust remembrance is severely compromised by its biased treatment of Israel, failure to prevent genocides, and the recent surge in global antisemitism, prompting calls for it to relinquish this responsibility.

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Denmark's Colonial Legacy Fuels Greenland's Path to Independence

Between the 1950s and 1970s, the Danish government implemented policies in Greenland that caused significant harm to the Inuit population, including the forced removal of children, the mass sterilization of women, and the forced relocation of fishermen; these actions continue to impact Greenland tod...

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No Poverty
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159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies

At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.

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No Poverty
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Medellin Mural Removal Sparks Political Dispute Over Operation Orion's Legacy

Medellin's mayor ordered the removal of a mural stating "Las cuchas tienen razón," referencing mothers seeking disappeared loved ones from Operation Orion (2002), sparking a political dispute over historical memory and state responsibility.

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Author Blames Rise in US Antisemitism on Biden Administration, Advocates for Strong Trump Response

The author argues that the rise in US antisemitism under the Biden administration, despite having a Jewish second gentleman, contrasts sharply with the expectation that his presence would improve the situation, advocating for strong measures to combat antisemitism and protect Israel under a Trump ad...

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Lipstadt Expresses Concerns About Trump Administration's Commitment to Combating Antisemitism

Deborah Lipstadt, outgoing special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, expressed concern about the incoming Trump administration's commitment to the issue, despite her confidence in the Secretary of State nominee. During her tenure, she quadrupled the office's budget to $2 million and secured ...

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UK Anti-Corruption Minister Resigns Amid Family Ties Scrutiny

Britain's anti-corruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, resigned on Tuesday following an ethics investigation into her links to her aunt, ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite being cleared of wrongdoing; the investigation looked into the use of London apartments and an alleged 2013 nuc...

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ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".

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Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths

Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.

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