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Explainer-When are attacks on civilian infrastructure war crimes?

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, have been described as possible war crimes by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Amnesty International.

Reuters

New app offers Qatar’s migrant workers first definitive World Cup 2022 legacy

Users of the new digital platform can access information on rights and legal assistance in ‘only initiative made by and for migrant workers’

The Guardian - UK

East Wall protesters plan Amiens Street blockade for 'maximum disruption' today

The protesters have now decided to move their traffic blockades from the Port Tunnel to the iconic Five Lamps in Amiens Street - one of the busiest commuter routes in the city centre

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East Wall protesters plan 'maximum traffic disruption' with plan to block Amiens Street today

The blockade is to take place at 5pm with “maximum disruption planned until the Government houses the asylum seekers in better accommodation"

Irish Mirror

Amnesty urges Senegal to take strong action over abuse in Koranic schools

An Amnesty International report published on Monday found that many children in Senegal's Koranic schools continue to face multiple abuses as well as financial exploitation through forced begging. The human rights organisation is calling on the government to enforce existing conventions to better protect children.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty Int’l slams Spain, Morocco over migrant deaths

Amnesty International says a failure by Morocco and Spain to properly investigate the deaths of more than 20 migrants at the border of Spanish enclave city of Melilla in North Africa in June “smacks of a cover-up.”

The Independent UK

Amnesty condemns Spain, Morocco over Melilla border tragedy

Moroccan and Spanish authorities used "unlawful and lethal force" during a mass border crossing by migrants in June in which at least 23 people died, and their response "smacks of a cover-up," Amnesty International said on Tuesday in a report based on eyewitness testimony, video footage and satellite imagery.

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Fifa accused of failing to adhere to its own human rights commitments

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch criticise Fifa after it failed to create a remedy fund for migrant workers injured or killed in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Human rights organisations say Fifa complicit in ‘serious abuses’ over unpaid workers in Qatar

Amnesty International and other bodies have called on football’s governing organisation to rectify the issue and set up a fund for labourers to access ‘the compensation they deserve’ from Qatar

The Independent UK

Thailand’s Cycle of Police Brutality Concerns Activists

Riot police in Thailand regularly meet peaceful demonstrations with heavy force, leading to serious injuries or even death. Activists are calling for reforms and more accountability.

The News Lens

As Fiji prepares to vote, democracy could already be the loser

When Fijians elect a new parliament on December 14, it’s likely their votes will be counted fairly – yet the country will remain a conditional and fragile democracy.

The Conversation

Amnesty International Canada says it was hacked by Beijing

The Canadian branch of Amnesty International says it was the target of a cyberattack sponsored by China

The Independent UK

Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer from Jerusalem to France

Deportation of Salah Hammouri, Palestinian-French human rights lawyer comes after Israel revoked his Jerusalem residency

Al Jazeera

Colombia faces very large challenge to stop "endemic violence" -Amnesty

Colombia's government faces big challenges in stemming endemic violence, advocacy group Amnesty International's secretary general Agnes Callamard said, while calling for an end to impunity for sexual violence meted out by security forces during protests in 2021.

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Iranian police ‘aim to kill’ using shotguns to repress protests

Iranian security forces have widely used shotguns to repress the protests exploding around the country. At least 20 protesters have died after being hit by shotgun blasts, according to Amnesty International. A member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s militia, the Basij, told us how security forces are trained to control…

Liverpool Echo

Premier League 'rules' on Saudi Arabia interest in buying Liverpool or Manchester United

Recent reports suggest there is 'interest' in buying Liverpool and Man United from private sector Saudi sources

The Guardian - AU

Australian among 40 foreign nationals held in Iran’s jails amid escalating protests

Regime refuses to provide consular access as it does not recognise dual nationality, Dfat says

Daily Mirror

Dad sends letter to school demanding son misses lessons to watch the World Cup

As World Cup fever spreads, one man has said he and his football mad son are so excited to watch their team, Argentina, play - he won't be attending school when they take to the pitch

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Top Turkey court overturns local Amnesty head's terrorism convictions -rights group

Turkey's top court overturned terrorism-related convictions of the former local head of Amnesty International, Taner Kilic, and three other activists, the rights group said on Tuesday.

AAP

Some relief for temporary visa holders

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain.

Daily Mirror

Mum fumes as school decide to show first World Cup game to kids - despite concerns

A mum has been left furious after her kid's school announced it will be showing England's first World Cup match to pupils - despite concerns over host country Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Qatar facing renewed calls to compensate migrant workers over uninvestigated deaths

Bereaved families of workers and rights groups want World Cup organisers to make £372m payout

The Guardian - UK

Alaa Abd el-Fattah exhausted and weak, family say after visit

The activist’s mother was allowed to visit her son for the first time in nearly a month on Thursday

Manchester Evening News

Are you boycotting the Qatar World Cup?

The tournament begins on Sunday

Al Jazeera

Amnesty urges Sri Lanka to drop charges, free two protest leaders

Rights group also renews call for Sri Lanka to repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act under which the two are being held.

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