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Published on Jan 6, 2021

United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Imran Riza, and Regional Humanitarian ...

The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Mr. Imran Riza, and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, Mr. Muhannad Hadi, strongly condemn two separate events in northern Syria, which through the …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2020

The legacy of Jordan Manners

On an unusually warm spring day in May 2007, inside the halls of C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute in northwest Toronto, a 15-year-old boy was shot. When police arrived, they found the teen lying in a stairwell with a gunshot wound to the chest. The Grade …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on Dec 11, 2020

Saudi, Egyptian crackdowns signal collision with Biden agenda

With their biggest ally, President Donald Trump, leaving the White House, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are doubling down on internal crackdowns, intensifying arrests of rights activists and political dissidents. It’s a signal to the Biden administration that it …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral
Published on Dec 3, 2020

oPt: Gaza: Israeli Restrictions Harm People with Disabilities

Neglect by Hamas Authorities, Armed Conflict Cause Further Hardship (Gaza) – Israel’s 13-year closure of the Gaza Strip along with neglect by Hamas authorities, significantly encumber the day-to-day life of tens of thousands of Palestinians with …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Israel High Court authorises takeover of Palestinian land near Jerusalem

Israel’s High Court authorised on Tuesday the seizure of Palestinian land lying between occupied East Jerusalem and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, declaring it “state land” and the property of Israel. Palestinians had petitioned the High Court over …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 26, 2020

Turkish president denies country has a ‘Kurdish issue’

AMMAN: An Israeli court has forced state authorities to reveal the criteria that need to be met for Palestinian Jerusalem youth to become citizens of Israel. The judicial order will mean that approximately 20,000 Palestinians aged between 18 and 21 living …

Source: Arab News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Nov 26, 2020

Court Ruling Means Young Jerusalem Arabs Face Easier Route to Israeli Citizenship

Population Authority compelled to publish rules for applicants aged 18-21 A previously unpublished regulatory clause, outlining relaxed requirements for young adult legal permanent residents applying to become Israeli citizens, has become public by order …

Source: Media Line - Neutral
Published on Nov 25, 2020

Lockerbie: court 'should have been told witness wanted payment'

The court that convicted a Libyan intelligence officer for the Lockerbie bombing should have been told a key witness wanted payment for his testimony, appeal judges have been told. Gordon Jackson QC, part of the legal team acting for the family of …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Nov 24, 2020

United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Imran Riza, and Regional Humanitarian ...

Damascus and Amman, 24 November 2020 The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Mr. Imran Riza, and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, Mr. Muhannad Hadi, strongly condemn the two separate …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2019

Women Journalists Discuss Gender-Based Violence in Jordan

Click to read the article in Turkish The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) organized a meeting on gender-based journalism and gender-based violence in Amman, the capital city of Jordan. The meeting …

Source: Bianet - Left-wing
Published on Nov 9, 2020

UN condemns Israel over ‘grave breach’ of international law after biggest demolition of Palestinian homes in decade

Around 80 people, including 41 children, were made homeless. The destroyed Bedouin settlement of Khirbet Humsa is located in the Jordan Valley. In a statement, the Israeli military said the structures had been “built illegally in a firing zone”, or …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 8, 2020

Jordan calls for end to Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes

AMMAN: Jordan has called on the international community to put pressure on the Israeli regime to cease demolishing Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank, and rescind a threat to destroy Palestinian educational centres. Spokesman for the Jordanian …

Source: The News International - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 6, 2020

Ex UN official: Censoring facts on Palestine a tool to ensure the dominance of the Zionist narrative, PBA counters this

The following is the Keynote Address delivered by Dr Rima Khalaf at the Palestine Book Awards 2020. Dr Khalaf served as the minister for several Jordanian ministries between 1993-2000; was Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 9, 2020

Al-Huwaitat tribe seeks UN help to stop Saudi forced displacement

Saudi Arabia’s al-Huwaitat tribe has sent an urgent communication to the United Nations calling for an investigation into allegations of forced displacement and abuse by Saudi authorities. The request, submitted in late September, comes after months of …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Nov 28, 2019

Dozens of Jordanians jailed in Saudi Arabia without charge or justice

Sophia clutches a picture of her son while she waits in the sun outside the walls of the Jordanian parliament. Nabil Saifi has been detained in prison by Saudi authorities for 284 days without being charged. Sophia says that Saifi, 40, used to work as a …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 24, 2018

Supreme Court Shields Foreign Corporations From Human Rights Lawsuits

Arab Bank, a Jordanian financial institution that allegedly provided a range of services to Hamas during the Second Intifada, cannot be sued by foreign citizens in an American court, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The ruling means that foreign …

Source: Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Oct 6, 2020

United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Imran Riza, and Regional Humanitarian ...

Damascus and Amman, 6 October 2020 The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Mr. Imran Riza, and United Nations Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, Mr. Kevin Kennedy, strongly condemn the horrific …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Sep 18, 2020

Charter against Bahrain-UAE-Israel normalisation deal signed by one million

Over one million people have signed an online charter against normalisation with Israel, according to an Emirati civil society group. The launch of the Palestine Charter comes the same week as both the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain officially signed …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 17, 2020

Arab People See Normalizing Ties With Israel as a 'Betrayal'

The Arab world's silent majorities see the UAE-Bahrain move to normalise relations with the Israel as a betrayal to the Palestinian cause. First, it was Egypt. Then, Jordan. Now, the UAE and Bahrain are waving white flags up to Israel as their …

Source: Al Bawaba - 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 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
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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