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Germany Bans Muslim Group Calling For Caliphate, Cracks Down On Others
The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim group, accusing it of violating human rights and the country's democratic values, and conducted raids against two other Muslim groups across the country.
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Journalists Imprisoned In Belarus, Georgia Win EU's Top Human Rights Award
Two journalists, one imprisoned in Belarus and the other in Georgia, have won the European Union's top human rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced on Wednesday.
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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A Year After Uprising And Sheikh Hasina's Fall, Bangladesh Still Far From Reform
A year on, Bangladesh is still reeling from that violence, and Hasina now faces trial for crimes against humanity in absentia, as she is in exile in India.
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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
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Syrians Find Bodies In Streets While Searching For Loved Ones Amid Clashes
A ceasefire went into effect late Wednesday, easing days of brutal clashes in Sweida. Members of its Druze community are returning to search for loved ones and count their losses, finding homes looted and bloodied bodies in the streets.
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US Issues Sanctions Against UN Investigator Probing Abuses In Gaza
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the US to punish critics of Israel.
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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid 'Medium Risk' For Human Rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort".
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Manipur Tribal Group With Alleged Links To Khalistanis Holds US Event, Takes Swipes At India
Nearly two weeks after India trashed a report by the US State Department alleging human rights abuses in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a group of people from the Kuki tribes settled in the US held a "congressional briefing", and took swipes at India.
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Probe Agency Arrests Kashmir Activist's Aide In NGO Terror Funding Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a close associate of a human rights activist in connection with its ongoing investigation into an NGO terror funding case here, an official said today.
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Elon Musk is Changing What You See on Your Twitter Feed: All You Need to Know
Elon Musk has brought several changes to Twitter, weeks after he took over the microblogging platform. The company's new CEO has dissolved the Trust and Safety Council, which was made up of dozens of independent civil, human rights and other organisations. He has also given selected journalists access to some of the company's internal communication...
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Elon Musk Dissolves Twitter's Trust and Safety Advisory Group Over Email
Elon Musk on Monday dissolved Twitter's Trust and Safety Council via email. The advisory group comprised around 100 independent civil, human rights and other organisations that provided expertise and guidance on how Twitter could better combat hate, harassment and other harms but didn’t have any decision-making authority and didn’t review speci...
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Germany Bans Muslim Group Calling For Caliphate, Cracks Down On Others
The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim group, accusing it of violating human rights and the country's democratic values, and conducted raids against two other Muslim groups across the country.
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Journalists Imprisoned In Belarus, Georgia Win EU's Top Human Rights Award
Two journalists, one imprisoned in Belarus and the other in Georgia, have won the European Union's top human rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced on Wednesday.
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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A Year After Uprising And Sheikh Hasina's Fall, Bangladesh Still Far From Reform
A year on, Bangladesh is still reeling from that violence, and Hasina now faces trial for crimes against humanity in absentia, as she is in exile in India.
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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
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Syrians Find Bodies In Streets While Searching For Loved Ones Amid Clashes
A ceasefire went into effect late Wednesday, easing days of brutal clashes in Sweida. Members of its Druze community are returning to search for loved ones and count their losses, finding homes looted and bloodied bodies in the streets.
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US Issues Sanctions Against UN Investigator Probing Abuses In Gaza
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the US to punish critics of Israel.
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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid 'Medium Risk' For Human Rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort".
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Manipur Tribal Group With Alleged Links To Khalistanis Holds US Event, Takes Swipes At India
Nearly two weeks after India trashed a report by the US State Department alleging human rights abuses in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a group of people from the Kuki tribes settled in the US held a "congressional briefing", and took swipes at India.
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Probe Agency Arrests Kashmir Activist's Aide In NGO Terror Funding Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a close associate of a human rights activist in connection with its ongoing investigation into an NGO terror funding case here, an official said today.
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Elon Musk is Changing What You See on Your Twitter Feed: All You Need to Know
Elon Musk has brought several changes to Twitter, weeks after he took over the microblogging platform. The company's new CEO has dissolved the Trust and Safety Council, which was made up of dozens of independent civil, human rights and other organisations. He has also given selected journalists access to some of the company's internal communication...
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Elon Musk Dissolves Twitter's Trust and Safety Advisory Group Over Email
Elon Musk on Monday dissolved Twitter's Trust and Safety Council via email. The advisory group comprised around 100 independent civil, human rights and other organisations that provided expertise and guidance on how Twitter could better combat hate, harassment and other harms but didn’t have any decision-making authority and didn’t review speci...
