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Published on Jun 13, 2019

UN Criticizes Kazakhstan's Crackdown On Protesters

The United Nations Human Rights Office has called on Kazakh authorities "to respect freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression and right to political participation" following the detention of hundreds of protesters during rallies since Kazakhstan…

Source: Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Jun 12, 2019

Kazakhstan: UN Human Rights Office calls on Kazakhstan to respect freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression and right to ...

BISHKEK (12 June 2019) – "Kazakhstan’s actions against peaceful protestors, activists and journalists during and after the presidential elections on 9 June are extremely regrettable", Mr Ryszard Komenda, Head of the UN Human Rights Office for …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2019

Tajikistan Under Review: A Familiar Litany of Human Rights Concerns

Comparing Tajikistan’s last two reviews by the Human Rights Committee, it’s clear Dushnabe isn’t interested in improvement. To put it mildly, the Human Rights Committee has a lot of concerns about Tajikistan. In its concluding observations, a 12-page …

Source: The Diplomat Magazine - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 27, 2017

Tories set to quietly drop pledge to axe European human rights law

1/65 24 April 2017 101-year-old Man Kaur from India celebrates after competing in the 100m sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games at Trusts Arena in Auckland Getty Images 2/65 24 April 2017 101-year-old Man Kaur of India …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 28, 2020

Six Months Into Pandemic, Migrant Workers in Russia Live in Makeshift Camps as They Wait to Go Home

KULLAR, DAGESTAN — Along the Caucasus Highway in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan, about 30 kilometers from the border with Azerbaijan, hundreds of Azerbaijani migrants are sleeping in tents for weeks at a time as they try to return home. Although …

Source: The Moscow Times - Neutral
Published on Jan 6, 2017

Tajik Human Rights Lawyer's Prison Term Extended

A court in Tajikistan has extended the prison term handed down to a prominent human rights lawyer. In October, the Dushanbe City Court found Buzurgmehr Yorov guilty on charges of issuing public calls for the overthrow of the government and inciting social …

Source: Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Jun 11, 2019

Submission to UN Human Rights Committee's Review of Tajikistan

This memorandum provides an overview of Human Rights Watch’s main concerns with respect to the human rights situation in Tajikistan, submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee (“the Committee”) in advance of its pre-sessional review of …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Jun 6, 2019

UN Group Calls On Tajik Government To Release Imprisoned Rights Lawyer

A UN agency is calling on authorities in Tajikistan to free lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov from prison, saying Yorov's rights have been consistently violated since the moment of his detention. Yorov was one of the very few lawyers in Tajikistan willing to …

Source: Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Sep 18, 2020

International criticism over the arrest of scores of Turkish lawyers

The authorities accuse the lawyers of supporting the Gülen network, which has been blamed for the 2016 failed coup. In fact, the lawyers’ offence was doing their job representing their clients. For HRW, it is dangerous to equate “lawyers with the profile …

Source: Asia News - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 16, 2020

Armenians and Turkey’s 1980 Coup d’Etat

Raffi Bedrosyan BY RAFFI BEDROSYAN Forty years ago on September 12, 1980, Turkish generals toppled the elected government in Turkey which had been unable to stop the wave of killings between leftist and rightist factions. To establish law and order, the …

Source: Asbarez - California - Left-wing
Published on Nov 10, 2017

South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Human ...

This is the announcement of funding opportunity number DRLA-DRLAQM-18-023 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 9, 2018 For new application submission instructions, see Section D below. A. Project Description …

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Published on Sep 3, 2020

UK independent tribunal to scrutinise claims of Chinese genocide of Uighurs

A British barrister will investigate “possible genocide” against Uighur Muslims in China as part of an independent tribunal in London next year. This comes amid recent reports of forced sterilisation programmes targeting Uighurs in Xinjiang province, …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 3, 2020

UK public tribunal to probe Uighur genocide allegations

Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Updated 8:19 am PDT, Thursday, September 3, 2020 Photo: Frank Augstein, AP Human rights lawyer Geoffrey Nice stands in front of a picture collage that a friend has done of him at his home in Adisham, England, Wednesday, Sept. 2 …

Source: SF Gate - California - Neutral
Published on Sep 3, 2020

UK public tribunal to probe China's Uighur community's 'genocide' claims

By Associated Press LONDON: A prominent British human rights lawyer is convening an independent tribunal in London to investigate whether the Chinese government’s alleged rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in the far western Xinjiang region constitute …

Source: The New Indian Express - Neutral
Published on Sep 3, 2020

UK public tribunal to probe Uighur ‘genocide’ claims

LONDON — A prominent British human rights lawyer is convening an independent tribunal in London to investigate whether the Chinese government’s alleged rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in the far western Xinjiang region constitute genocide or crimes …

Source: The Tribune - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 14, 2019

Detained Kazakh Activist, Lawyer Complain Of Pressure By Kazakh Authorities

A detained activist in Kazakhstan who has campaigned against the internment of ethnic Kazakhs in neighboring China has said in an audio message that he was forced to make several video statements denouncing his activities. In the audio message relayed by …

Source: Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Aug 29, 2020

Belarus: Internet Disruptions, Online Censorship

(Moscow) – Belarusian authorities are disrupting internet access and restricting content online in response to peaceful, countrywide protests, Human Rights Watch said today. For over 18 days, protesters have demanded fair presidential elections and …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2020

Coronavirus update: China about to reopen all schools, facemasks become compulsory in Paris

China will reopen schools for the remaining quarter of its students still learning from home as the COVID-19 infection rate slows, with only nine cases reported on Friday. The French Government has ordered the mandatory wearing of face masks across Paris …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 19, 2020

'An Aggressive, Multifaceted Effort': Five Highlights From the U.S. Senate Report on Russian Interference

The fifth and final volume of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election landed with a reverberating thud, adding yet more to the din and rancor that has made this year…

Source: Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty - 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 - 13:00 GMT

Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Oregon-Who Also Had Navy Asbestos ...

PORTLAND , OREGON, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with lung cancer anywhere in Oregon to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800 …

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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 …

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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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