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    Jurist UN rights chief condemns Mali law targeting political participation

    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday denounced Mali’s sweeping ban on political parties as a “draconian” violation of basic rights, warning that it could further silence dissent and institutionalize repression. Türk called on the transitional authorities to repeal the...
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    Jurist Niger urged to release journalists detained for reporting on country’s military ties with Russia

    The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called on Nigerien officials to free three Sahara FM radio journalists who have been detained twice for covering Niger’s intelligence collaboration with Russia. According to CPJ’s Francophone Africa Representative Moussa Ngom, the ongoing...
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    Jurist HRW urges China to release 11th Panchen Lama, calls on ‘concerned parties’ to assert Tibetan rights

    Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged China to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choki Nyima, and his parents, who were removed from public view in 1995 and have remained missing ever since. As the 30th anniversary of their disappearance approaches on Saturday, human rights advocates have...
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    Jurist Jordan news ban over reported Gaza aid corruption spurs press freedom concerns

    The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday called on Jordanian authorities to reverse a sweeping ban on 12 online news outlets accused of “spreading media poison and attacking Jordan” after they reported that the government profited from humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. CPJ’s...
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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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