INSANE: 12 - The Real Truth

Scottish Enterprise faces questions over diligence on war-crime links

HUNDREDS of human rights checks have been made on companies seeking grants from Scottish Enterprise since 2019.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023

Why is Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital at the heart of Israel’s war?

It’s Gaza’s largest hospital, sheltering and treating thousands of Palestinians even as Israel attacks it.

Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023

Amnesty International, C&SN and HRW accuse Indian government of harassing human rights activists and NGOs

Accusing the Indian government of prosecuting, intimidating, and harassing human rights defenders, activists, and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing, Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sought the intervention of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Japan's supreme court strikes down 'unconstitutional' trans sterilisation law

Ruling hailed as an 'important victory for transgender rights in Japan'

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023

Checking in on Human Rights Watch and Gaza/Israel

Long-time readers will recall that I am a vociferous critic of Human Rights Watch. HRW purports to be a neutral human rights organization, but consistently hires staffers with a history of anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian activism to write and report on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. So how did HRW do after the Oct.…

Reason · Oct 23, 2023

Migrant workers toil in perilous heat to prepare for Cop28 climate talks in UAE

Report highlights evidence of workers from Africa and Asia labouring in 42C heat in Dubai to build conference facilities

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

Could a warning by the ICC deter war crimes in Israel-Gaza conflict?

A signal that ICC is monitoring would let victims know they are not abandoned amidst Israel-Gaza conflict, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023

What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?

This wax-like, toxic substance burns at temperatures high enough to melt metal.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023

Israel using white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon, endangering civilians: HRW

Human Rights Watch says the use of chemical in populated areas violates legal obligation to avoid civilian casualties.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023

Rights group accuses Rwanda of threatening, killing critics abroad

Rwanda's government has murdered, attacked and disappeared critics beyond its borders in a campaign of "extraterritorial repression" that must be challenged by the international community, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2023