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    Jurist New Syria government urged to implement human rights reforms

    Amnesty International urged the new government of Syria to address the country’s history of human rights abuses through “justice, truth, and reparation” in a statement released on Friday. The rights group also called for the implementation of reforms to prevent future human rights violations and...
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    Jurist Israel plans for Gaza spark concerns of extermination

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Thursday that Israel’s policy on Gaza is “inch[ing] closer to extermination,” urging the international community to condemn Israel’s plans and prevent further atrocities. HRW Interim Executive Director Federico Borello stated: “Hearing Israeli officials flaunt...
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    Jurist UN rights expert calls on Somalia to accelerate reforms amid conflict and uncertainty

    A UN expert on human rights in Somalia urged the Somali government on Thursday to accelerate important reforms and strengthen protections for its people amid persistent conflict and political uncertainty. The expert’s statement came at the conclusion of her fourth official visit to the country...
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    Jurist Russia urged to release detained publishing workers amid LGBTQ+ crackdown

    Amnesty International on Thursday demanded the release of book publishing professionals who have been detained in Russia during the country’s “anti-LGBTI campaign,” calling on officials to drop all criminal charges against the individuals. Amnesty International’s Russia Director Natalia...
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    Jurist Press advocacy group urges EU to denounce Hungary restriction on foreign-funded organizations

    The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called on European Union (EU) leaders to condemn Hungary’s proposed bill imposing far-reaching restrictions on organizations, such as nonprofits and independent media, that receive foreign monetary support. CPJ’s Deputy Advocacy Director...
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    Jurist Rights groups urge Council of Europe to publish draft statute for Ukraine tribunal

    A coalition of several human rights organizations urged the Council of Europe on Wednesday to publish a draft statute for the new Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, endorsed by the Council’s Committee of Ministers this week. The coalition of rights organizations...
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    Jurist Trump decision to lift US sanctions on Syria welcomed by Refugees International

    Refugees International (RI) stated Wednesday that it welcomes US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift US sanctions on Syria, which were originally imposed to pressure the Assad regime, calling it a crucial step toward recovery after years of devastating conflict. Sanctions originally...
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    Jurist Life sentence for Cameroon peace activist spurs international condemnation

    Amnesty International on Thursday condemned the life sentence handed down by a military court in Cameroon against activist Abdu Karim Ali, calling it an “affront to justice” and demanding his immediate and unconditional release. According to Amnesty International, Ali was arrested without a...
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    Jurist IACHR expresses concern over Brazil rulings exempting liability in sexual violence cases involving minors

    The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) condemned judicial decisions in Brazil that could exclude criminal responsibility in cases of sexual violence against girls and adolescents. The statement follows an alarming two-year trend in which protections for children under the age of...
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    Jurist Women’s organizations among hardest hit by foreign aid cuts: report

    Women’s rights organizations around the world are reaching “a breaking point” due to foreign aid cuts, according to a report published Tuesday by UN Women. The report says that a survey conducted in March found that 47 percent of the surveyed organizations are expecting to shut down over the...
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