Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

In recent days, demonstrations unfolding through tented encampments on school grounds – sparked by students at New York’s prestigious Columbia University who are demanding authorities divest from Israel due to its occupation and military assault on Gaza – have spread nationwide. University authorities from the west to east coast have taken different approaches, ranging from…

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Iran: Harassment, reprisals continue for Mahsa Amini’s family

Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests

Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran – a group of Council-appointed independent experts – said that Ms. Amini’s death in September 2022 was “unlawful and caused by physical violence” for which the State is responsible. Chairperson Sara Hossain told the forum’s 47 Member States that after Ms. Amini’s death, young…

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Controversial judicial reform bill passed in Israel despite fierce protests

Controversial judicial reform bill passed in Israel despite fierce protests

Tel Aviv: Despite intense protests and opposition, a controversial judicial reform bill was passed in Israel. According to details, the Israeli parliament passed the judicial reform bill despite strong protests and opposition, 64 members of the ruling coalition voted in favor of the bill, while the opposition boycotted the amendment. The passage of the bill…

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Protests against the police throughout the night, clashes between the youth and the police

Protests against the police throughout the night, clashes between the youth and the police

The buses that were set on fire in the riots were burnt to ashes. Protests against the police continued overnight across France, with clashes between youths and police continuing in towns and cities. Youths attacked several police stations and hurled petrol bombs, including setting fire to hundreds of vehicles and properties. Due to the riots…

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