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    Jurist UN expresses concerns over M23 rebels attacks on hospitals in DRC

    UN Human Rights Office expressed grave concerns on Monday concerning attacks on hospitals and abductions of patients by the Rwandan-backed group M23 during the ongoing armed conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ravina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, stated...
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    Jurist Ghana lawmakers reintroduce anti-LGBTQ+ bill imposing harsh restrictions

    Lawmakers in Ghana reintroduced the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a controversial and incredibly restrictive piece of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, to Parliament on Tuesday. Presently, in Ghana, gay sex is punishable by up to three years in prison. The bill is seeking to impose harsher...
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    Jurist Thailand PM defends deportations of 40 Uyghurs amid international outcry

    Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed on Monday that the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China was in accordance with human rights standards. Citing photos published by the Chinese authorities, Shinawatra stated her confidence that “China will take good care of this group of...
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    Jurist Rights group urges release of hostages despite outcome of Gaza ceasefire talks

    Amnesty International called Friday for the immediate release of Israeli and foreign civilians held hostage by Hamas and Palestinians arbitrarily detained by Israel. The organization said that the release of hostages and prisoners should be not conditional upon the result of the next phase of...
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    Jurist UN human rights chief warns of ‘turbulence and unpredictability’ amid escalating conflicts

    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that escalating conflicts and deepening societal divisions are fueling “turbulence and unpredictability” across the globe. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk called for renewed commitments to international law...
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    Jurist US foreign aid freeze impedes UN operation to protect Ukraine women and girls

    The United Nations reported on Monday that approximately 640,000 women and girls in Ukraine will face disruptions to essential services following the United States’ decision to cease nearly all financial contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). These cuts will directly impact...
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    Jurist UN and Arab States condemn Israel for blocking aid to Gaza

    UN and several Arab States condemned Israel on Monday for blocking the entry of humanitarian aid and assistance into the Gaza Strip, calling its actions a violation of human rights and international law. UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher called Israel’s decision “alarming,” given that it reverses...
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    Jurist Haiti police launch raid on Port-au-Prince gang stronghold

    Haitian police conducted a large-scale operation on Saturday in the Lower Delmas area of Port-au-Prince targeting the stronghold of powerful gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, widely known as “Barbecue.” Chérizier leads Viv Ansanm (Live Together), a powerful coalition of gangs that controls...
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    Jurist Sweden commission recommends to expand abortion access by allowing home abortions

    Swedish government-commissioned investigation recommended a legislative reform to the country’s abortion law on Monday. One notable reform is to allow home abortions, without requiring patients to visit a clinic for their first prescription. The recommendation package marks the first legal...
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    Jurist Rights organization urges South Africa to protect civilians from explosive weapons

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged South Africa and other countries on Monday to endorse the political declaration on strengthening the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences arising from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. Crisis, conflict and arms director at HRW...
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