Tag: Human rights violations
International Condemnation: Germany, France, and Poland Denounce Use of Force in Georgia
Germany, France, and Poland Denounce Use of Force in GeorgiaGermany, France, and Poland have united in international condemnation against the use of excessive force in Georgia, where mass protests have erupted over the government's...
UK to Maintain Arms Sales to Israel Despite Lebanon Ceasefire, Starmer Confirms
The UK will continue to trade arms with Israel despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, as confirmed by Keir Starmer. The prime minister emphasized Israel's right to defend itself, especially against attacks from Iran. The...
Chagos Islands Dispute: Tories Risk Losing Key Air Base – Live Coverage
A dispute has erupted between Labour and the Conservatives over a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will return the...
Chagos Islands to be Returned to Mauritius, Resolving Long-standing Dispute
The UK recently made a significant decision to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, putting an end to a long-standing dispute that has lasted for years. This move will finally allow the Chagossians, who...
Benjamin Netanyahu Criticizes UK Arms Sales Suspension as ‘Shameful’ – UK Politics Update
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong criticism of the UK government's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel, referring to it as "shameful." This move came in the aftermath of Hamas's...
UK suspends arms export licences to Israel
The UK Government has decided to suspend approximately 30 arms export licences to Israel due to concerns that they could potentially be used to violate international humanitarian law. Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasised that...
Review of Indefinite Prison Sentences Urged by UN Torture Expert
The United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to review the cases of thousands of individuals currently serving indefinite prison sentences under...
British Judge Criticized for Imprisoning Free Speech Advocate
British Judge Under Fire for Keeping Free Speech Advocate in PrisonThe son of a UK citizen imprisoned in China is urging action to save his father before it's too late. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy...
Tragic Drone Attack in Myanmar Claims Lives of 150 Rohingya Children
Families with young children were among scores of Rohingya Muslims killed in a drone strike as they tried to flee Myanmar. The attack took place near the coastal town of Maungdaw, and the aftermath...
End Child Imprisonment: Justice Review Recommends Policy Change
Children's rights and justice organizations are advocating for the end of child imprisonment in England, stating that it is beyond reform. They believe that the responsibility for children who need to be deprived of...
Safety Concerns Raised at UK Immigration Removal Centers: Chief Inspector of Prisons Warns
Safety concerns have been raised at immigration removal centers in the UK, according to the chief inspector of prisons. Charlie Taylor expressed worry over the deteriorating safety conditions at facilities like Harmondsworth and Yarl's...
American Prisoners Return Home in Historic Exchange Deal with Russia
Three Americans, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Paul Whelan, have returned to the US after being released from Russian prisons through a historic exchange deal. This exchange involved a total of 24 people and...
Lammy Applauds Russian Prisoner Swap Freeing British Nationals
Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed his approval of the recent prisoner swap between Russia and the West, which resulted in the release of British nationals Vladimir Kara-Murza and Paul Whelan. Mr. Whelan, a corporate...