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international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"US Religious Freedom Delegation Abruptly Ends Saudi Trip Over Rabbi's Kippah Incident"

A U.S. Congress-mandated group's fact-finding mission to Saudi Arabia was cut short after a Saudi official ordered a Jewish rabbi to remove his kippah in public, highlighting religious tensions in the region. Despite progress in allowing different faiths to worship privately, displaying non-Islamic religious symbols remains criminalized in the kingdom. The group's visit was also affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the U.S. State Department has raised concerns with Saudi authorities over the incident. Additionally, the U.S. government is prepared to grant refugee status to four Uyghur Muslims imprisoned in Saudi Arabia due to potential persecution they could face if returned to China.

via The Associated Press|

#international-relations #rabbi-abraham-cooper #religious-freedom

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Kyrie Irving's Ties to Chinese Firm Linked to Human Rights Abuses Raise Concerns

Kyrie Irving's new shoe deal with Chinese apparel company ANTA has come under scrutiny due to the company's alleged links to human rights abuses, including forced labor and the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. The U.S. Congress has warned the NBA about ANTA and other Chinese apparel firms that profit from supply chains connected to forced labor. ANTA, which is worth over $30 billion, has been accused of sourcing cotton from the region despite a U.S. ban. Irving, who became ANTA's chief creative officer, and other NBA players with ANTA deals are facing criticism for their association with the company. ANTA has denied the allegations and stated that their suppliers are prohibited from using forced labor.

via Yahoo Sports|

#anta #human-rights-abuses #kyrie-irving

sports2 years ago•10 min saved

Kyrie Irving's Ties to Chinese Firm Raise Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses

NBA star Kyrie Irving has become the chief creative officer of Chinese sneaker brand ANTA, which has been linked to forced labor and human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region. ANTA and other Chinese apparel firms have been accused of publicly embracing supply chains tied to forced labor that funds the genocide in Xinjiang. A congressional letter has called on the NBA to take a stand against forced labor, specifically raising concerns about Irving's deal with ANTA. The company denies involvement in forced labor and urges fairness and nuance in approaching the matter. Critics argue that Irving's partnership with ANTA makes him complicit in the human rights abuses, and they urge him to research the issue and stand on the right side of history.

via Rolling Stone|

#anta #forced-labor #human-rights-abuses

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

GOP Candidate Francis Suarez Stumbles on Human Rights Question About Uyghurs.

Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez was caught unaware of the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years, during an interview on Hugh Hewitt's radio show.

via CNN|

#china #francis-suarez #gop