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Published on Dec 31, 2020

Laws to catch human-rights abusers are growing teeth

Jan 2nd 2021 THE BALDING figure looks frail and harmless, sitting in the dock behind a Perspex screen in the German town of Koblenz, where the rivers Rhine and Moselle unite. But appearances can deceive. Anwar Raslan, 57, once a Syrian policeman, has been …

Source: The Economist - Neutral
Published on Dec 7, 2020

Turning Blind Eye to Human Rights Violations, Corruption Hurts Africans Today and Tomorrow and the Oil and Gas Industry (...

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chair, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Nigeria has been attracting the world’s attention in recent months for all the wrong reasons. Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest police brutality after social media …

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Published on Jul 19, 2019

Reed Brody on Why it Will be Harder for Equatorial Guinea to Not Hand Over Jammeh When the Time Comes

Prominent human rights lawyer and investigator Reed Brody has told The Chronicle that the current allegations of abuse against ex-president Yahya Jammeh will make it harder for Equatorial Guinea to refuse to hand him over for trial when the time comes. …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Dec 21, 2017

U.S. sanctions former Gambia president under human rights law

The U.S. on Dec. 21, 2017, announced it has used a 2016 human rights law to sanction former Gambian PresidentYahya Jammeh and 12 other individuals. (White House photo public domain) The U.S. on Thursday announced it has sanctioned former Gambian President …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 5, 2018

A cartoonist in Equatorial Guinea has been cleared of charges, but he's still in jail

Tiny Equatorial Guinea may have a sense of humor after all. On Feb. 27, the country's public prosecutor dropped all charges against cartoonist Ramon Esono Ebale and demanded his release for "lack of evidence." Ebale was jailed five months ago …

Source: WBFO - New York - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 5, 2018

Cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé finally released from jail in Equatorial Guinea

Editor's note: Cartoonist and blogger Ramón Esono Ebalé was released from prison on March 8 after serving more than five months in jail in Malabo. Ebalé, who has lived outside of Equatorial Guinea since 2011, was arrested and charged with money …

Source: PRI - The World - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 26, 2017

Equatorial Guinea confirms hosting ousted Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh

Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday confirmed for the first time that they have offered former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh political asylum after leaving his country on exile last Saturday. Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh arrives at the airport before …

Source: Nehanda Radio - Neutral
Published on Apr 20, 2020

Op-Ed: Sub-Saharan Africa must protect lives by abolishing the death penalty

Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana. In addition to one execution that was carried out in December 2019, three executions have been carried out so far in 2020 in South Africa's neighbour.(Photo: EPA-EFE / Nic Bothma) As the world battles the …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 2, 2020

Sierra Leone Lifts Ban On Pregnant Girls Attending School

Details Thursday, 02 April 2020 01:04 Written by Thomson Reuters Foundation Dakar — The 2015 ban was enforced with the belief that the girls would encourage teenage pregnancySierra Leone on Monday overturned a ban on pregnant girls attending school in a …

Source: Expo Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 31, 2020

Sierra Leone: Govt Lifts Ban On Pregnant Girls Attending School

Dakar — The 2015 ban was enforced with the belief that the girls would encourage teenage pregnancy Sierra Leone on Monday overturned a ban on pregnant girls attending school in a victory for human rights activists who had fought against it for five years. …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 5, 2020

Maverick Citizen: International Women’s Day Op-ed: Pregnant schoolgirls in Sierra Leone need the chance to fulfil their ...

16-year-old Khadi, who was nine months pregnant at the time of the photograph, places her hands on her stomach. “When I found out that I was pregnant I felt bad because I am the eldest daughter and I was the hope of my mother because I was very good at …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Jan 29, 2020

Gambia protesters charged with treason after calling for president’s resignation

Protesters in The Gambia have been charged with treason after they were arrested calling for president Adama Barrow to step down after an agreed three-year term. Mr Barrow – a former Argos security guard – was elected in 2016 in a shock ousting of long- …

Source: The Irish Times - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2020

Sierra Leone's ban of pregnant school girls outlawed in landmark ruling - African Arguments

The ECOWAS court ruling could have important implications for Sierra Leone, external partners and other countries with similar bans. A school girl in Sierra Leone sits on a motorcycle. Credit: GPE/Stephan Bachenheimer Last month, in a milestone ruling, …

Source: The Africa News.net - Neutral
Published on Jan 18, 2020

Human Rights Watch Indicts China, Says It’s Threatening Human Rights Globally

The Executive Director of a global rights group, Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, has dealt China, a global economic tiger, a seeming fatal blow, claiming that the Asian country is posing an existential threat to the rights of people worldwide. The …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
Published on Jan 12, 2020

Yahya Jammeh warned not to return to The Gambia

Image copyright AFP Image caption Yahya Jammeh ruled The Gambia for 22 years The Gambia has warned its ousted leader Yahya Jammeh not to try to return home from his exile in Equatorial Guinea. Mr Jammeh's safety couldn't be guaranteed if he did …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 10, 2020

Prepared Testimony to Commission on 'Unalienable' Rights

Good afternoon. My name is Kenneth Roth. I am the executive director of Human Rights Watch, a position I have held for the past 26 years. I thank the members of the commission for inviting me to testify today. Human Rights Watch was founded in 1978 as “ …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Dec 20, 2019

Syrian Arab Republic: Special Envoy Urges Syria’s Government, Opposition to Agree on Constitutional Committee Agenda ...

SC/14065 SECURITY COUNCIL 8696TH MEETING (AM) Syrian Activist, ‘on behalf of Silent Majority’, Encourages Joint Efforts to End Hostilities, Ensure Respect for Human Rights The Special Envoy for Syria told the Security Council today that he is forging …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 19, 2019

Syrian Arab Republic: Describing Vast Scale of Need, Humanitarian Official Urges Security Council to Renew Authorization ...

SC/14061 SECURITY COUNCIL 8694TH MEETING (AM)　　 Demanding Sovereignty be Respected, Country Representative Says States Ignore Fact that Humanitarian Assistance Ends Up in Terrorist Hands The scale of humanitarian needs in Syria will remain vast in 2020 …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 17, 2019

Afghanistan: Peace Efforts of ‘Paramount Importance’ to New Administration in Afghanistan, Special Representative Tells ...

SC/14053 SECURITY COUNCIL 8687TH MEETING (PM) The results of the 28 September presidential election in Afghanistan must be accepted by all stakeholders, especially the candidates, if it is to move forward along a path to sustainable peace, the top …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral

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Published on December 10, 2020 - 20:56 GMT

NYS Division of Human Rights Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law September 23, 2020 New ...

The New York State Division of Human Rights announced that it will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law, and International Human Rights Day, by presenting an exciting virtual conference series bringing together civil rights …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Tamils Unitedly Urge UN Human Rights Council to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court (ICC)

" we urge Member States to take decisive and timely action to grant redress to the people who have been denied justice thus far" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a joint letter to 47 Member States …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:39 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:26 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on August 5, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

Amazon Watch Takes On “Judicial Corruption in the U.S.” with Webinar in Support of Human Rights Lawyer Steven Donziger

August 6 event supporting DonzigerDefense.com features Roger Waters, Civil Liberties Defense Center’s Lauren Regan & Global Witness’s Simon Taylor NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amazon Watch announced today a special …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

Revoking Real Estate Licenses for Violations of Human Rights Law

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S6874-A/ A8903-A) explicitly granting the Department of State the authority to discipline real estate professionals found to have violated provisions of the state Human Rights Law by revoking or …

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Published on January 4, 2021 - 13:58 GMT

Tamil Rights Group Offers Legal Opinion to the Government of Canada on Sumangala Dias

Tamil Rights Group Offers Legal Opinion to the Government of Canada Against the Appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias as Sri Lanka’s Envoy to Canada MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A week ago, the Tamil …

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Published on December 30, 2020 - 18:21 GMT

District’s Language Access Program Highlights Efforts and Innovative Resources in Fiscal Year 2019 Report

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement – 202.679.5785; [email protected] (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District’s Language Access Program (LAP), housed at the Office of Human Rights (OHR), announced the release …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss Continues to Draw Attention to Nazi Persecution

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At 91, Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, is one of the world’s oldest Holocaust survivors. A prisoner at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp at age 15, she …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 19:57 GMT

Top 10 insights in climate science in 2020 selected by 57 leading global researchers

Scientists have released a compilation of the 10 most important insights on the climate from the last year to help inform collective action. BOULDER, CO, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With impacts from climate change threatening to …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Advocates for Overseas Americans come together to form Residence-Based Taxation Coalition.

A group of organizations have joined together to form the Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) Coalition. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of organizations have joined together to form the Residence-Based …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 16:32 GMT

Law Firm Protects Brands' Sales on Amazon with Monitoring Software

Ensuring the timing of Cease & Desist letters and other measures is critical for fighting counterfeit sellers. LONG BEACH, NY, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brands that sell on Amazon should ensure the protection of …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 04:04 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS BSX, SPLK INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Boston …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 03:58 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS PEN, QS, SWI INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 14:25 GMT

Perrin Conferences Announces Line Up of 2021 Virtual and National Live Conferences

Perrin Conferences plans familiar and new virtual and live litigation conferences and seeks speakers and sponsors in all areas of litigation interests. WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perrin Conferences …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 02:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Penumbra, Lizhi, Bit ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), Lizhi, Inc. …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

mxHero Announces GA of New Email Security Feature Integrated with Box's Cloud Content Management Platform

MxHero customers will be able to automatically send secure, auto-expiring, password-protected email messages and attachments fully integrated with the Box SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, mxHero announced …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against CD Projekt, SolarWinds, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of CD Projekt S.A. (Other OTC: OTGLY, OTGLF …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Qiwi, ACM Research, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Qiwi plc (NASDAQ: QIWI), ACM Research, …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

BIT DIGITAL, INC. INVESTOR ALERT - Class Action Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of BTBT Investors - Bit Digital Investors Who ...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of investors of Bit Digital, Inc. (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTBT) to determine whether the Company engaged in …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:02 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Kentucky Bancshares, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating Kentucky Bancshares, Inc. (“Kentucky Bancshares”) (OTC: KTYB) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Minerva Neurosciences, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 10:56 GMT

Agrarius and Yaliyomo use blockchain technology to create transparency in the arable supply chain

COLOGNE, GERMANY, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new project between innovative content management company Yaliyomo and agriculture giant Agrarius aims to solidify traceability of cereals and oilseeds – in a clear sign that Germany' …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 22:51 GMT

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds QuantumScape Corporation Investors of Important Deadline in Securities Fraud ...

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS; QS.WS) (“QuantumScape”), f/k/a …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 10:00 GMT

Law Student Menos Hiras to Launch Upgraded Version of Popular Law School Advice Site in February

Menos Hiras, an aspiring lawyer, will introduce a new and improved version of his popular law school advice site in February. Read on to learn more HOLMDEL, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new website by law …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Zachor Legal Institute is Delighted to Announce a Partnership with Zionists on Campus

Zachor Legal has agreed to be legal advisor to a new campus project that will work with Zionist students who seek to combat anti-Israel campus discrimination RED LEVEL, AL, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antisemitism on university …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 06:00 GMT

CCHR Warns: Information Withheld Concerning Safety of Antidepressants

Reports show that vital information regarding the safety of antidepressants has been suppressed by pharmaceutical companies. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 17:54 GMT

Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) Seeks Appeal in New York’s Highest Court in Landmark Elephant Rights Case

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) filed a Motion for Permission to Appeal with the New York Court of Appeals today in the landmark Happy the elephant case. The move comes after New York’s First Department …

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