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human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Outrage over Greek investigation into deadly migrant shipwreck

Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have criticized Greek authorities for their lack of progress in investigating a migrant shipwreck off the Peloponnese that resulted in over 500 deaths. The groups claim there are credible allegations that the Hellenic Coast Guard's actions and omissions contributed to the disaster. Six months after the incident, concerns have been raised about the prospects for accountability, as the inquiry has been conducted in a questionable manner. Survivors and families of the victims are demanding justice and a full accounting of what happened. The Greek government denies enforcing pushbacks but admits to implementing "tough but fair" migration management policies.

via The Guardian|

#accountability #greek-authorities #human-rights

conflictinvestigation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Tank Fire Claims Life of Reuters Journalist in Lebanon"

A Reuters investigation, along with reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, has concluded that an Israeli tank round killed Reuters video journalist Issam Abdallah near the Lebanese border in October. The investigation found that Israeli forces either knew or should have known they were targeting journalists. This marks the first public investigative findings of a journalist's killing in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has been one of the deadliest for media in recent history. The Israeli military has not yet issued any findings and has repeatedly denied targeting journalists.

via NPR|

#conflictinvestigation #human-rights-groups #israeli-palestinian-conflict

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Crackdown on Human Rights: Sakharov Center Forced to Shut Down

A Russian court has dissolved the Sakharov Center, a prominent human rights group that ran a museum and cultural space in Moscow. The court ruled in favor of the Ministry of Justice, which had demanded the center's liquidation, alleging "violations." The decision is part of an ongoing crackdown on human rights groups and critics in Russia, with the authorities designating individuals as "foreign agents" for opposing the Ukraine war. The dissolution of the Sakharov Center has been denounced by the French foreign ministry and is seen as a reflection of the repression being waged by the Russian authorities.

via The Washington Post|

#crackdown #dissolution #human-rights

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Opposition to U.S. Imports of Russian Refined Oil

Ukrainian officials and human rights groups are urging the United States to close a loophole that allows Russian crude oil, refined in other countries like India, to be shipped to the US. While the US and the European Union have banned direct purchases of Russian crude oil, they continue to buy Russian oil that has been refined into other products. Countries like India, Turkey, China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates are purchasing Russian oil at reduced prices, refining it, and then sending it to other markets. This practice, known as "laundered" oil, is legal but facing growing opposition. Global Witness, an environmental and human rights organization, proposes banning imports from refineries that buy Russian crude oil to block these flows. The impact on US gas prices and the US-India relationship remains uncertain.

via The New York Times|

#human-rights-groups #international-relations #petroleum-trade

conflict2 years ago•18 min saved

Founder of Russia's Wagner Group suggests its possible dissolution.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's private Wagner militia, said the group could soon cease to exist due to a lack of ammunition from Russia's regular armed forces. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched large-scale airstrikes across Ukraine, killing at least 12 people. Russian authorities also cracked down on human rights groups, ordering one to shut and raiding the homes of advocates from another. The UN Secretary-General has sought an extension to a deal that keeps grain shipments moving through the Black Sea, while global military spending reached an all-time high of $2.24tn in 2022, largely due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Nikkei Asia|

#airstrikes #conflict #human-rights-groups