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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Urgent Calls for Biden Administration to Change Treatment of Haitian Migrants Amid Escalating Crisis"

The Biden administration is facing pressure from human rights organizations to change its treatment of Haitian migrants, but there are no plans to do so. More than 480 human rights organizations have asked for a moratorium on deportations to Haiti and the immediate release of detained Haitian migrants. The administration has not deported Haitian migrants back to their home country by plane since the violence began, but it has continued sending migrants who are interdicted at sea back to Haiti by boat. The administration is not considering granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to an additional group of undocumented Haitians, despite the current crisis.

via NBC News|

#biden-administration #haitian-migrants #human-rights-organizations

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Dutch Court Allows Dutch Export of F-35 Parts to Israel Despite War Crimes Allegations

A Dutch court has dismissed a case brought by human rights organizations against the delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, ruling that it is primarily a political decision that judges should not interfere with. The court argued that the considerations made by the government are of a political and policy nature. Human rights organizations argued that the exportation of these parts makes the Netherlands complicit in the war in Gaza, but the government claimed that there is no evidence of serious violations of humanitarian law.

via Al Jazeera English|

#f-35-fighter-jets #human-rights-organizations #international-affairs

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

The Palestinian Prisoner Dilemma: Unveiling Israel's High Incarceration Rate

Israel's military court system, separate from the civilian court system, has been a focus of outcry from human rights organizations. The system, which originated from the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories in 1967, has resulted in thousands of Palestinian prisoners being locked up in Israeli prisons. These prisoners have become a valuable bargaining chip in negotiations to recover hostages held by militant groups in Gaza.

via Vox.com|

#hostage-negotiations #human-rights-organizations #international-affairs

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"Biden administration stands firm on military aid to Israel, defying pressure and bypassing Congressional approval"

The Biden administration has stated that it has no plans to impose conditions on the military aid it provides to Israel, despite calls from Democratic lawmakers and human rights organizations to halt weapons transfers unless Israel takes greater measures to protect civilians in Gaza. President Biden has emphasized that the US will continue to protect Israel and has opted for a strategy of quiet pressure rather than threatening to withhold aid. The US has also bypassed the standard review period for the sale of tank munitions to Israel, causing dissatisfaction among some Democratic lawmakers. Critics argue that the US is neglecting its responsibility to monitor how Israel uses US-provided weapons, potentially contributing to violations of international humanitarian law.

via CNN|

#biden-administration #conditions #human-rights-organizations