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    Jurist UN: Bangladesh crackdown on anti-government protests may constitute crimes against humanity

    The United Nations (UN) released a report on Wednesday detailing severe human rights violations committed by the former government of Bangladesh, led by Sheikh Hasina, during a crackdown on anti-government protests last year. The report estimates that up to 1,400 people may have been killed...
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    Jurist Human rights organizations urge businesses to cease trading with Honduras company over human rights violations

    A coalition of human rights organizations issued a letter on Wednesday urging international companies to suspend their trade transactions with Corporación Dinant, a company in Honduras that manufactures consumer products and sells snacks, cooking oils as well as processed foods throughout...
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    Jurist Children in Haiti face consequences of worsening gang crisis, rights group reports

    Gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, and the surrounding locality has produced a series of human rights abuses against children, Amnesty International reported on Wednesday. Violence by gangs has worsened since President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on July 7, 2021. Amnesty...
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    Jurist Transparency International reports high rates of corruption worldwide

    The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday indicates high rates of corruption worldwide, with the global average at 43 points out of 100. The organization has stated that efforts to reduce corruption are floundering, as the global average has...
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    Jurist UN experts condemn death of arbitrarily detained journalist in Iran

    UN human rights experts decried on Wednesday the confirmation of the death of Jamshid Sharmahd, a victim of arbitrary detention in Iran. UN experts said, “The death of the 69-year-old after years of arbitrary detention is appalling, especially considering he was subjected to kidnapping, and...
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    Jurist India must uphold human rights and end violence in Manipur, rights advocates say

    Amnesty International called on Indian authorities to take immediate steps to end ongoing ethnic violence and ensure human rights protections in the conflict-torn state on Tuesday. The statement follows the resignation of N. Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur. In a statement issued on...
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    Jurist Europe rights court finds Russia violated free speech for censoring Ukraine conflict news

    The European Court of Human Rights }']ruled Tuesday against the Russian Federation for violating the right to freedom of expression through fines, prosecution of individuals and blockage of news outlets. The actions target the publications of “undesirable news” concerning the war in Ukraine...
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    Jurist United States foreign aid pause impacts major global humanitarian organization’s essential aid programs

    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which provides essential aid to over 20 countries, on Tuesday, announced suspension its US-funded humanitarian work due to President Trump‘s executive order to “re-evaluate” foreign aid. The NRC says that this suspension is the first in its history, and...
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    Jurist Council of Europe urges Greece to protect human rights of migrants and Roma

    The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights raised concerns regarding Greece’s treatment of migrants and the human rights of Roma communities on Tuesday. The statement comes after the commissioner concluded his visit to Greece earlier this month. Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty met with...
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    Jurist Albania anti-corruption institution arrests mayor of Tirana on corruption charges

    The Special Prosecution Against Corruption SPAK in Albania ordered the arrest of the capital’s mayor Erion Veliaj on Monday by the forces of the Investigation Bureau for passive corruption and money laundering. Veliaj, who first took office as mayor in 2015 and was re-elected to his third term...
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