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world-news2 years ago

"Israeli Anti-War Protests Gain Momentum in Tel Aviv and Haifa"

In a rare anti-war rally in Tel Aviv, Israeli protesters, including people of all ages and various groups, called for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the ongoing Israeli bombardment and siege of the territory. Despite widespread support for the war in Israel, the protesters emphasized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of children suffering from malnutrition, lack of clean water, and the loss of limbs due to Israeli airstrikes. The rally, organized by groups advocating for peace, faced pushback from authorities, reflecting the deep divisions within Israeli society over the ongoing conflict.

via NPR|
#anti-war-protest#cease-fire#gaza
civil-rights2 years ago

"Police Reversal: Anti-War Protest Allowed in Haifa Following High Court Pressure"

Israel's attorney general criticized the police's decision to bar an anti-war protest in Haifa, emphasizing the importance of the right to protest in a democratic state, especially during a state of emergency. In response to an appeal, the police reversed their decision, allowing the left-wing Arab-Jewish party Hadash and other organizations to hold the demonstration calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza conflict.

via Haaretz|
#anti-war-protest#attorney-general#civil-rights
human-rights2 years ago

Activist Imprisoned for Antiwar Campaign as Settler Violence Surges

Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko has been sentenced to seven years in prison for spreading "disinformation" about the Russian army. Skochilenko, who has chronic health conditions, was arrested in April 2023 after replacing price tags in a supermarket with anti-war messages. Her trial revealed multiple flaws in the prosecution's case, including unreliable testimonies and unscientific analysis. Skochilenko's lawyers argued for her innocence and highlighted her need for proper medical care. Despite the defense's efforts, she was sentenced to prison, sparking outrage among supporters.

via Meduza|
#anti-war-protest#health-conditions#human-rights
human-rights2 years ago

"Russian Artist and Jehovah's Witness Face Lengthy Jail Terms for Protests and 'Extremism'"

Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko, known as Sasha, is facing a possible eight-year jail sentence for replacing supermarket price tags with anti-war slogans protesting Russia's military operation in Ukraine. The state prosecutor has accused her of knowingly spreading false information about the Russian army. Skochilenko, who denies the charge, is being tried under Russia's tightened laws on dissent. Amnesty International has declared her a prisoner of conscience. The next hearing in her case will take place on November 13.

via Reuters|
#anti-war-protest#false-information#human-rights
international-relations2 years ago

Congress Divided as Anti-War Protest Erupts During Biden Administration's Push for Aid to Israel and Ukraine

President Biden's top advisers, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, seeking billions of dollars in aid for Israel, Ukraine, and U.S. border security. The hearing was interrupted by anti-war protesters denouncing American officials for supporting what they called "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza. Biden requested $61.4 billion for Ukraine, $14.3 billion for Israel, $9 billion for humanitarian relief, $13.6 billion for U.S. border security, and $4 billion for military assistance to counter China's regional efforts. The funding plan faces uncertainty as Republicans in the House of Representatives object to combining Ukraine aid with support for Israel, while some Republicans in the Senate also oppose it.

via Reuters|
#anti-war-protest#biden-administration#congressional-hearing
human-rights2 years ago

Russian Journalist Loses Custody of Daughter After Live TV Protest Against War

Marina Ovsyannikova, the Russian journalist who gained international attention for protesting against the war on live TV, has revealed that a Moscow court has stripped her of custody rights for her daughter, citing "political reasons." Ovsyannikova's ex-husband initiated the legal action, resulting in the removal of her custody rights for both her 11-year-old daughter in Paris and her 17-year-old son in Russia. Ovsyannikova, who fled Russia with her daughter last year, expressed hope that France, where she has been granted political asylum, will not allow her daughter to be handed over to Russian authorities. She criticized the Russian judicial system, stating that all courts in Russia are controlled by the Kremlin.

via Yahoo Finance|
#anti-war-protest#custody-rights#human-rights
international-affairs2 years ago

Russian Anti-War Journalist Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Prison

Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who gained international attention for protesting against the war in Ukraine during a live TV broadcast, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in jail in absentia. She was found guilty of spreading disinformation about Russia's military for holding a poster that criticized President Vladimir Putin and the Russian soldiers' actions in Ukraine. Ovsyannikova and her daughter have fled the country. In other news, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence in continued US support for Ukraine despite political uncertainty in the US Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is working to acquire additional air defense systems before winter, NATO called for increased arms production to address depleted stockpiles, and Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Russian S-400 air defense system.

via DW (English)|
#anti-war-protest#international-affairs#military-conflict