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Russian Commander Charged with Bucha Massacre Killings

Ukrainian investigators charged Lieutenant Artem Tareev, commander of a Russian reconnaissance platoon, with ordering the killings of at least 15 civilians in Bucha, including Irina Filkina, whose death was captured on drone footage, while they were attempting to evacuate on March 5, 2022.

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Family Forgiveness and Iran's Death Penalty: A Growing Trend

In Iran, families of murder victims have the right to choose between execution and pardon, leading to over 850 pardons last year amid growing public criticism of the death penalty, yet the country remains among the top executioners globally.

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Carter's Post-Presidency Activism: A Legacy of Human Rights and Humility

In a 2014 interview, former US President Jimmy Carter discussed his new book on women's rights, highlighting global abuse and his lifelong commitment to the issue; he also reflected on his post-presidency work, including his foundation's near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his personal life...

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McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.

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EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns

Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...

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Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, 60 on Death Row to be Re-sentenced

Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, freeing approximately 60 prisoners on death row who will be re-sentenced; President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law on Tuesday, December 2023, following a parliamentary vote, despite concerns over a clause allowing for reinstatement...

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UNESCO Bolsters Protection of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Amidst War

UNESCO is stepping up efforts to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage sites, including the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial and the Odessa Literary Museum, both damaged during the war, as over 340 sites have been impacted; UNESCO pledged $10 million in aid and strengthened protections under international...

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Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising

On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.

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Turkey's 2024: Record High Female Deaths Highlight Gender Violence Crisis

In Turkey, 608 women died in 2024 (375 homicides, 233 suspicious deaths), the highest number in recent years according to the Stop Women Murders Platform, which blames the lack of Istanbul Convention and Lanzarote Convention implementation for the preventable deaths and plans to continue fighting fo...

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31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico

Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...

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Myanmar Census Shows Population Drop Amid Civil War

Myanmar's military government announced a provisional census result of 51.3 million, a decrease from the 2014 count, due to security challenges and incomplete data collection in over half the country's townships; this data will inform voter lists for a planned 2024 election amid widespread civil war...

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Iran Judiciary Chief Recommends Pardon for Imprisoned Journalists

Following over 400 days of imprisonment, Iran's judiciary chief recommended pardons for journalists Nilufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who reported on Mahsa Amini's death and sparked widespread protests in 2022; their amnesty requests are pending further review.

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