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Published on Feb 27, 2021

Shaping a new Syria, one verdict at a time

It has been a decade since democratic aspirations swept up young people across the Middle East. The Arab Spring did not last long. Most regimes pushed back hard. Military rule returned to Egypt. Libya descended into chaos. In Syria, at the heart of the …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral
Published on Feb 9, 2021

Syria: UN Experts Urge 57 States To Repatriate Women And Children From Squalid Camps

GENEVA (8 February 2021) – UN human rights experts expressed serious concerns at the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation at the Al Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria - home to over 64,000 people, mostly women and children - and urged 57 …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 1, 2021

Review: A (sadly timely) quest to hold a long-dead Nazi accountable

On the Shelf The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive By Philippe Sands Knopf: 448 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. …

Source: Los Angeles Times - California - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt's Arab Spring: The bleak reality 10 years after the uprising

Freedom, justice and human dignity — Egyptians took these three central concerns to the streets at their first protest rally on January 25, 2011. The following weeks were marked by further protests against the political and social conditions people had …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt: Amnesty slams 'inhumane' prison conditions

The human rights organization Amnesty International published a scathing report on Monday decrying the inhumane conditions in Egyptian prisons a decade after the Arab Spring uprising. According to the report, prisoners were kept in squalid conditions and …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 30, 2020

Turkey has failed to enforce 689 ECtHR rulings, ranks first in violations of free expression

Click to read the article in Turkish For years, Turkey's legislation and practice concerning freedom of expression and the press were subject to numerous decisions of rights violations by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Turkey has many more …

Source: Bianet - Left-wing
Published on Dec 22, 2020

Afghan man 'who plotted to kill daughter' after she converted to Judaism is extradited

Two Afghan men who allegedly plotted to kill one of their daughters after she converted to Judaism and became a porn star are to be extradited from the UK. Mohammed Patman, 55, and his cousin Darya Khan Safi, 50, are accused of plotting to assassinate …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Dec 12, 2020

‘My goal is justice for all Syrians’: one man’s journey from jail to witness for the prosecution

Anwar al-Bunni had only been in Germany a couple of months when he walked into a shop and found himself face to face with the man he believes had interrogated and jailed him nearly a decade earlier. Both men were buying groceries in a Turkish shop near the …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Dec 5, 2020

What are prisons in Norway like, really?

Prisons in Norway are known for being heavily focused on rehabilitation. Some say they’re too comfortable and forgiving for perpetrators of serious crimes, including violence. Some say they’re exemplarily humane and part of the reason Norway’s crime rates …

Source: Norway Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 21, 2020

Coronavirus: FG adds Austria, Sweden to high-risk coronavirus countries

Femi Atoyebi and Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The Federal Government has said Swedish and Austrian nationals as well as other passengers from the European countries will be made to undergo coronavirus tests before being allowed into Nigeria. The addition …

Source: Punch - Neutral
Published on Feb 19, 2020

Migrant, lawyer, fighter: The many faces of Austria's justice minister

Alma Zadic is nervous about standing too close to the row of large windows in her office. Since becoming Austria’s justice minister, the threats have been relentless. “A bullet is reserved for you,” read a recent one. Hours after being sworn in last month, …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 7, 2020

A Onetime ‘Refugee Child’ Takes On Austria’s Far Right

VIENNA — Alma Zadic is nervous about standing too close to the row of large windows in her office. Since becoming Austria’s justice minister, the threats have been relentless. “A bullet is reserved for you,” read a recent one. Hours after being sworn in …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Nov 17, 2020

Syrians seek justice for war crimes in Europe’s courts

Syrian refugees in Europe are using creative legal approaches to find justice through European courts. The cases have ranged from going after companies that shipped chemicals to Syria that could be used to make nerve gas, to prosecuting actual members of …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 9, 2020

Austria minister Alma Zadic targeted by web hate speech

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Alma Zadic left the Bosnian war far behind by achieving academic success in Austria Austria's chancellor has condemned hate messages on social media targeting the Bosnian-born woman appointed justice minister in …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 14, 2020

CNN Faces Backlash Barrage for Denigrating Holocaust: ‘Amanpour Must Be Fired’

After CNN’s Christiane Amanpour commemorated Kristallnacht — the infamous anti-Jewish pogrom carried out throughout Nazi Germany — by likening it to the Trump presidency, her comments were met with an immediate backlash, with many expressing shock at the …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing
Published on Nov 11, 2020

World: Spotlighting Rising Attacks, Sixth Committee Speakers Urge Adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic ...

GA/L/3628 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIXTH COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION, 15TH & 16TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Delegates Take up Expulsion of Aliens, International Trade Commission Report Despite long-held principles found in the Vienna Conventions on …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2020

Pakistan underlines that freedom of expression carries special duties and responsibilities

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:00 UTC Under international human rights law, the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with it special duties and responsibilities World leaders have sent messages of support to Austria and Afghanistan as …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on Oct 27, 2020

US Christian right-wing groups financed anti-rights campaigns in Europe

US Christian rights groups linked to US President Donald Trump’s administration have spent millions pushing ultra-conservative anti-rights agendas in Europe, a new investigation by openDemocracy, an independent UK-based global media platform, revealed on …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on Oct 27, 2020

Independent Experts Denounce Rights Violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Iran, Eritrea as Third Committee ...

THIRD COMMITTEE GA/SHC/4302 A lack of ventilators and hospital beds to address COVID-19 has pushed Gaza’s overstretched medical system to the brink, the expert tasked with monitoring human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories told the …

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 February 18, 2021 - 05:28 GMT

In Celebration of Black Americans with Disabilities

Article by Angela Nevin We know that month-long celebrations can fizzle and wane as the month goes by. So, we want to take the opportunity to add a fresh voice to celebrating the individuals who make a difference in the lives of Black Americans with …

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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 February 8, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

Senate Majority To Advance Legislative Package To Combat Housing Discrimination

(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will advance major legislation to continue addressing housing discrimination across New York State. This legislative package was created following two public hearings on housing discrimination that …

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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 March 4, 2021 - 10:45 GMT

Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Encourages a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Delaware to Call Attorney ...

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE , USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are encouraging a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma or their family members to call attorney Erik …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:48 GMT

Executives Use Yoga to Improve Leadership

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do yoga and leadership have in common? “Everything,” according to Shar McBee at Joy of Leadership, a leadership training company in Los Angeles. “In Sanskrit ‘yoga’ …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Denver Criminal Defense Law Firm McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP Promotes Josh Amos to Partner

Josh Amos is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over ten years of trial experience, including the defense of Colorado marijuana criminal charges. DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEWS RELEASE FOR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Acclaimed Author & Educator, Joshua M. Greene, Examines the Rise of Racism and Antisemitic Hate Crimes

"If we have learned anything from history, it is that doing nothing is not an option. Standing by is to stand with the oppressors and against the victims." LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2019, a …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Education ...
Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

Acclaimed Criminal Attorney Vince Imhoff Notes: “Criminal Justice Reformers Clock Big Wins in California”

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since a decade ago, when California began to embrace improvements to the criminal sentencing system, police and prosecutors have resisted, claiming that the measures went too far …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

Acclaimed Bankruptcy Attorney, Charles Daff, on 11 Things To Do (And NOT Do) Before Filing Bankruptcy

By Charles Daff LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you plan to file bankruptcy, there are several things you should or must do prior to filing—or even before retaining an attorney. Here is a brief, non- …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 20:28 GMT

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Welcomes Attorney Jason P. Jones to its Estate and Trust Practice in Florida

BOCA RATON , FLORIDA , USA, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Jason P. Jones has joined the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team as Senior Counsel in …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 08:00 GMT

Supreme Court Questioned: 'Black Lives Truly Don't Matter' - Chief Justice Balks Due Process Rights of Black Political ...

CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS QUESTIONED ON RACIAL INJUSTICE IN AN URGENT COURT NOTICE ON ALTERED AND OBSTRUCTED COURT FILINGS FILED BY BLACK POLITICAL PRISONER CARY LEE PETERSON WHO CHALLENGED A CONVICTION FOR A 'LEGALLY IMPOSSIBLE' WHITE-COLLAR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:56 GMT

Brian O'Connell Lawyer Helping Clients Select the Right Trusts and Will Provisions

Protecting Clients’ Estates with Trusts and Wills WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brian O'Connell is a Palm Beach estate litigation and trust lawyer helping clients preserve their assets with trusts …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach Discusses Fighting Breaches of Fiduciary Duty Claims

O'Connell & Crispin Ackal PLLC Advises Pre-Trial Remedies When Possible & Other Approaches PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach has defended …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS CLOV, EBIX INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS IRTC, PEN, QS, SWI INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: SolarWinds Corporation (SWI) Class Period: 10/18/2018 - …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS APA, EH, FUBO, MPLN INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: EHang Holdings Limited (EH) Class Period: 12/12/2019 - 2…

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

Mickey Moore announces his campaign to represent the 9th Ward on the Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis minority business leader Mickey Moore announces his campaign for the 9th Ward city council seat. MPLS., MN, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mickey is best known as the man who battled the state of Minnesota to …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against AgEagle, Infinity Q, ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 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 AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NYSE: …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:40 GMT

CLSK BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages CleanSpark, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) between December 31, 2020 and January 14, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:20 GMT

AZN BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages AstraZeneca PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) between May 21, 2020 and November 20, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. III (NASDAQ: CLOV, CLOVW) ( …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 23:40 GMT

ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages bluebird bio, Inc. Investors with Large Losses to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) between May 11, 2020 and November 4, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 23:20 GMT

ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Jianpu Technology Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Jianpu Technology Inc. (NYSE: JT) between May 29, 2018 and February 16, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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