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Published on Jan 24, 2021

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy 'asked Julian Assange's alleged victims to drop rape charges'

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy 'asked Julian Assange's alleged victims to drop rape charges' Made suggestion in email sent at height of Assange's battle against extradition Assange visited Stockholm in 2010 and stayed at the homes of …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Analysis: ‘The heartbroken march on’: The uprisings are not over

Ten years ago, the fabric of a world order began to split apart. The ripping sounds first heard in Sidi Bouzid and Tahrir Square were the beginnings of a tear which would reverberate across the world, from New York to Hong Kong, precipitating a …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Criminalising Fulani herdsmen is fishing for trouble —Buhari’s aide, Onochie

Kayode Oyero Lauretta Onochie, Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said every tribe in the country has bad eggs. She also claimed that many critics of the Buhari regime were driven by hate …

Source: Punch - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2021

Peers vote to ban spies from committing murder, rape and torture under new law

The House of Lords inflicted a series of defeats on the government over the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill. It would allow public authorities, ranging from police and MI5 to HMRC and the Food Standards Agency, to authorise agents …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 11, 2021

Lahore, Christian sisters Sajida and Abida kidnapped, raped and murdered

They both worked in a pharmaceutical factory. The owner, Mohammad Naeem, and the supervisor Mohammad Imtiaz pressured them for marriage, promising wealth and demanding their conversion to Islam. But the women, married to two Christians, had refused. Lahore …

Source: Asia News - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 23, 2021

Honduras: Attack on Reproductive Rights, Marriage Equality

(Washington, DC) – Honduran lawmakers should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would entrench current harsh restrictions on reproductive rights and the prohibition on same-sex marriage, Human Rights Watch said today. On January 21, Congress …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Jan 23, 2021

Humanitarian aid in Ethiopia's Tigray insufficient: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region generates need faster than humanitarians can deliver aid, Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Friday. "We have been …

Source: Africa Leader - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 23, 2021

OCHA Libya l Humanitarian Bulletin (December 2020) [EN/AR]

Highlights: • While more than 40,000 have returned home since June, over 392,000 people remain displaced. • In 2020, more than 101,000 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Libya. • This year 11,900 migrants and refugees were intercepted at sea and returned …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 22, 2021

UN urges "zero tolerance" for sexual violence in Ethiopia's Tigray region

January 21, 2021 (JUBA) - The United Nations has urged “zero tolerance” policy and called on all parties to prohibit the use of sexual violence and cease hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the U.N. secretary- …

Source: Sudan Tribune - Neutral
Published on Jan 22, 2021

United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, urges ...

(New York, 21 January 2021) I am greatly concerned by serious allegations of sexual violence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, including a high number of alleged rapes in the capital, Mekelle. There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 22, 2021

US has ‘no moral right to levy sanctions’ on Zimbabwe, says President Mnangagwa

He reasoned that the US has no right to punish other nations in the name of democracy after the insurrection at the US Capitol. However, Zimbabwe’s own human rights record looms over the two year anniversary of a brutal protest crackdown. Supporters of …

Source: The Zimbabwean - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 21, 2021

UN Calls Attention to Sexual Violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict

The United Nations is urging a “zero tolerance” policy for crimes of sexual violence in Ethiopia’s troubled Tigray region. According to a statement from Pramila Patten, the U.N. secretary-general’s special representative on sexual violence in conflict, …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 21, 2021

Alfred Ogbodo: Intrigues, mudslinging mark civil defence, as appointment of helmsman delays

A certain apparently British based news blog which calls itself Picknews published an article with the aforementioned title and dated January 15th, 2021. The publication resulted from a press conference that yours faithfully as the National Coordinator of …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Jan 21, 2021

Living in the shadow of rebellion: India’s Gond tribe

Reena* was a teenager when she became inspired by the speeches of a Maoist leader who lived in her small hamlet in Abujmad, located in the Narayanpur district of the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It was the late 1990s and the leader spoke of …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 21, 2021

Falana tackles Army over man’s seven-month detention for Facebook videos

Deji Lambo Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has described as illegal and unconstitutional the continuous detention of a civilian, Emmanuel Odaudu, for over seven months in the Nigerian Military Special Investigation Bureau’s underground cell in …

Source: Punch - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2020

Alleging sex abuse, 4 sue Vatican over handling of Theodore McCarrick

New York: Four accusers of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have filed a lawsuit against the Vatican, arguing it should be held liable for allowing the now-disgraced cleric to serve in multiple positions in New York and New Jersey when it knew of …

Source: Economic Times - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 19, 2020

Alleging sex abuse, 4 sue Vatican over handling of McCarrick

David Porter, Associated Press Updated 6:24 pm EST, Thursday, November 19, 2020 Photo: Andrew Medichini, AP Statues top the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. A Vatican investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore …

Source: Huron Daily Tribune - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Dec 18, 2020

'Rape Should Not Be Used as Weapon in Elections' - Liberian Daily Observer

— Liberian women decry intimidation against women in Gbarpolu senatorial race By William Q. Harmon Liberian women have expressed outrage over reports of assaults, detention and threats against the life of Madam Botoe Kanneh, the leading candidate in the …

Source: Liberian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 1, 2020

Human rights lawyers sue Trump administration for 'silencing' them

Prominent US human rights lawyers are suing the Trump administration over an executive order they say has gagged them and halted their work pursuing justice on behalf of war crimes victims around the world. As a result of the order in June threatening “ …

Source: The Guardian - 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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