Human Rights

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Art
Ai Weiwei: 'The mood in Germany is like the 1930s'
The Guardian - Kate Connolly
The wallpaper image on Ai Weiwei’s mobile phone is a black and white photograph showing the entrance to an underground home in Xinjiang. It was here where the Chinese activist artist and his family were
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News (China)
Chinese Woman Dies Suddenly While in Custody, ‘Organs Extracted,’ Says Report
theepochtimes.com - Jack Phillips
A 64-year-old Chinese woman died suddenly while in custody, and her internal organs were extracted by Chinese communist authorities, according to a …
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Rights & Freedoms
It's Human Rights Day, However, It's Not Universally Accept
NPR - Tom Gjelten
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Though adopted without opposition by U.N. states, is still short of universal acceptance.
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Canada
China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
miamiherald.com - By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN
China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing to protest Canada's detention of a senior executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei at Washington's …
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Social Media
Twitter CEO criticized for no mention of Rohingya plight in Myanmar tweets
Reuters - by Antoni Slodkowski
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has come under fire for tweets about his meditation retreat in Myanmar and encouraging people to visit the country without mentioning what the United Nations
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Protest
France's Macron expected to promise change amid riots and 'economic catastrophe' — but is it too late?
CNBC - Holly Ellyatt
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the country Monday evening amid ongoing violent protests that hit Paris and other French cities …
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Rights & Freedoms
Imran Khan Needles India on Kashmir Again, Says Pakistan Will Continue to 'Support People of J&K'
news18.com - PTI
Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks came in a message on the Human Rights Day which is observed every year on December 10. Islamabad: Pakistan would …
Finland
Calls for banning swastika flags arise after neo-Nazi protest
helsinkitimes.fi - [email protected] (Aleksi Teivainen)
Neo-Nazis with swastika flags prepared for a protest march titled Kohti vapautta (Eng. Towards Freedom) in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, on Thursday, 6 …
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European News
"We're not far from civil war" - The Story of the Latest Gilet Jaunes Protest
Euronews - euronews
On Saturday, thousands took to the streets with their vision for the future of France in mind. “ACT IV” of the yellow vests protest was set to be big – For one group who gave Euronews’ Anelise Borges access
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Rights & Freedoms
CIA Spy Imprisoned In Russia Seeks Help From Trump: ‘My Family Is In Danger’
The Inquisitr - Damir Mujezinovic
CIA spy imprisoned in Russia, Yevgeny Chistov, is publicly urging United States President Donald Trump to conduct an exchange. Chistov penned a …
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Israeli Army
Israeli army sentences conscientious objector to 10 days behind bars
972mag.com
Adam Rafaelov will have served a total of 87 days in prison for refusing to join the IDF over its ‘continual, violent, and oppressive rule in the …
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Asia
Refugees held captive in offshore detention centres accuse Australia of torture and rights abuses in class action lawsuits
scmp.com - Agence France-Presse
More than 1,000 asylum seekers being held by Australia in offshore detention centres are suing Canberra, alleging that they have suffered torture and …
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Opinion
Why We Should Care About Human Rights: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
Forbes - Michael Posner
On December 10, the United Nations will mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In an era of spreading nationalism and gross violations in places like Yemen, Myanmar, South
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Rights & Freedoms
When Extremism Is The New Normal: Kashmiri Politicians More Dangerous Than Separatists, Says Minister Jitendra Singh
swarajyamag.com - Swarajya Staff
Union Minister Jitendra Singh took a jibe on the mainstream Kashmiri Politicians and cited them as being more dangerous than the separatists, The New …
Rights & Freedoms
Human rights defenders memorial planned for Iveagh House grounds
irishtimes.com - Ronan McGreevy
The Department of Foreign Affairs is to erect a memorial at its headquarters in Dublin to those who have died defending human rights .The Human …
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Rights & Freedoms
Holy See affirms enduring importance of UN human rights declaration
catholicnewsagency.com
New York City, N.Y., Dec 10, 2018 / 03:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Seven decades after its proclamation, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is …
Rights & Freedoms
United States: Deregulating Mountaintop Removal Threatens Drinking Water and Public Health
hrw.org - www.hrw.org
Video The Coal Mine Next Door: The Deregulation of Mountaintop Removal The case of mountaintop removal highlights the dangers of letting industry …
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Rights & Freedoms
This giant 14ft poem is sharing a message of peace across Coventry
coventrytelegraph.net - Izzy Sanders
This 14ft illuminated peace poem will be touring around Coventry to celebrate the city’s everyday heroes. In its first major campaign since the …
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Canadian News
Deficits, Saudi Arabia, Trump and oil
cbc.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his Liberal government is doubling down on deficit spending, a move contrary to his campaign promise of balanced …
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Another Jehovah’s Witness center has been destroyed in 9-month rash of arson attacks
The Washington Post - By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
At the center of the investigation into crimes against Jehovah’s Witnesses — including two fires that destroyed worship centers — is a question that has vexed Washington state investigators, the governor
Saudi Arabia
Kushner Advised Saudi Crown Prince on Khashoggi Killing, Report
haaretz.com - Haaretz
U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, reportedly advised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as to how best …
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Red Sea
Trump admin looks to counter China, Russia's growing power in Africa with new strategy
NBC News - By Dan De Luce, Courtney Kube
Beijing has made deep inroads across the continent and now Russia is also trying to plant its flag. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to unveil a new strategy for Africa this week focusing on
Outlook Magazineadded this to Outlook India
Rights & Freedoms
Hundreds celebrate International Day of Human Rights, mark culmination of Samvidhan Samman Yatra
outlookindia.com
(Eds: Adding more details and quotes) New Delhi, Dec 10 Hundreds of people, including prominent activists like Medha Patkar, gathered at Parliament …
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Rights & Freedoms
Invitation for the Launch of the Hague Principles and the Earth Trusteeship Initiative
Business Insider - PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, December 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, 10 December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On this day, "The Hague Principles for a Universal
Rights & Freedoms
Africa: The Worst Cruelty Is Our Indifference
allafrica.com - By Nils Melzer | United Nations
Refugees in Uganda's Imvepi Camp. opinion Today (December 10, 2018), we observe Human Rights Day. On this day, we remember that human dignity is …
Conservative View
Top Doctors Issue Petition Supporting Trump’s Traditional Gender Definitions
westernjournal.com - Jack Davis
Almost 6,400 people have signed onto an on-line petition showing support for the Trump administration's definition of gender. The petition is …
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ocasio-Cortez tells Hannukah celebration she is descended from Sephardic Jews
timesofisrael.com - By TOI staff and Agencies
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told the audience at a Hannukah celebration on Sunday evening that she is descended from Sephardic Jews who fled Spain …
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Hospitals
Roma mothers held in Slovak hospitals against their will
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
An Associated Press investigation has found that women and their newborns in Slovakia are often illegally detained in hospitals across the …
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Julian Assange
Julian Assange Rejects A Deal Allowing him to Leave the Ecuadorian Embassy
VICE - Tim Hume
"Ecuador should continue to provide him asylum.” This article originally appeared on VICE US WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange rejected a deal between Ecuador and Britain Thursday that Ecuador’s president
South Africa
Mngxitama raises ire after call to kill whites along with their dogs and cats
citizen.co.za - Charles Cilliers
A video clip showing Black First Land First (BLF) president Andile Mngxitama threatening that he and his followers will kill white people and their …