Myanmar's military government's action against martial law opponents;  14 killed

Myanmar’s military government’s action against martial law opponents; 14 killed

In Myanmar, the military overthrew the democratic government in 2021 and seized power, Photo: File Yangon: Myanmar’s military government launched a raid on Sagaing, a stronghold of its opponents, killing more than a dozen insurgents and injuring many others. According to the international news organization, opposition to the military government established since February 2021 is…

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Controversial Law Amendment: Demonstrations Against Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel

Controversial Law Amendment: Demonstrations Against Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel

Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israeli protesters have been protesting in the capital Tel Aviv and other cities against proposed changes to the judicial system, which they say will make the Israeli government authoritarian. According to international media reports, protesters have continued to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration, who became prime minister again last…

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Draft NY state law a ‘golden opportunity’ to ensure fair debt relief

Draft NY state law a ‘golden opportunity’ to ensure fair debt relief

Olivier de Schutter, Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, and Attiya Waris, Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, have welcomed the proposed New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Prevention Act, which is currently under discussion.  They urged lawmakers to adopt the draft bill, which compels private creditors to participate in…

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Uganda: UN rights chief calls on President not to sign anti-homosexuality bill

Uganda: Guterres voices deep concern as Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law

The draconian law foresees the application of the death penalty and long prison sentences for consensual sex between adults. Non-discrimination principle Mr. Guterres called on Uganda to fully respect its international human rights obligations, “in particular the principle of non-discrimination and the respect for personal privacy”, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity. He also…

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