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"Israel is heading towards street battles between the far right and families of hostages"

Informer β€’ 235 implied HN points β€’ 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conflicts Governance Diplomacy Military Human Rights
  1. Israel's political class is preparing for early elections as unity in politics fades.
  2. The tension in Israel is escalating as families of hostages demand their return over the war objective of 'destroying Hamas'.
  3. Recent incidents and realizations are exposing the truth behind the war in Israel, leading to potential street battles and difficult political decisions.

What's Martin Luther King, Jr. Got to do with Gaza?

Humanities in Revolt β€’ 339 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights International Law Conflict Activism Foreign Aid
  1. Hundreds of thousands expected to participate in a mass mobilization against Israel's war in Gaza for ceasefire, end of blockade, and international law mediation.
  2. Growing international awareness and alarm over dire conditions in Gaza leads to increased turnout in historic peace marches.
  3. The principles and practices exemplified by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., such as active justice, love ethic, and opposition to economic injustice, militarism, and racism, resonate with urgent demonstrations for Gaza.

Three Uncomfortable Truths About Bukele's Crackdown On Gangs

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo β€’ 1218 implied HN points β€’ 29 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics International Human Rights Security Public Opinion Law enforcement
  1. The crackdown on gangs in El Salvador led by President Bukele has been effective in reducing crime rates significantly.
  2. Despite criticism, Bukele's offensive is popular among the people of El Salvador due to the tangible benefits seen from the eradication of gang influence.
  3. The methods used in the crackdown, while successful, have been brutal, leading to concerns about human rights violations and the high number of individuals incarcerated.

In Venezuela, activists cry foul after reported priest suicide

The Pillar β€’ 294 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Human Rights Crime Government Corruption
  1. Fr. Josiah K'Okal was a Kenyan missionary living in Venezuela who advocated for the human rights of indigenous communities, particularly the Warao people.
  2. His death was ruled a suicide, but activists, media, and Catholics believe foul play was involved due to inconsistencies in the case.
  3. K'Okal's work to expose human trafficking and defend indigenous rights in a region plagued by criminal groups raised suspicions about the circumstances of his death.
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Donald Trump's mask-off assault on immigration

The Watch β€’ 395 implied HN points β€’ 22 Dec 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Immigration Authoritarianism Policy Human Rights Economy
  1. America's identity as a refuge for the marginalized is under threat by Trump's anti-immigration stance.
  2. Trump's immigration strategy includes rounding up asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
  3. Deportation plans by Trump would have severe economic and humanitarian consequences, impacting millions of lives.

USA vs the world: Blockade on Cuba opposed by 97% of countries at UN

Geopolitical Economy Report β€’ 637 implied HN points β€’ 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics United Nations Sovereignty Human Rights
  1. The United States' embargo against Cuba is opposed by 97% of countries at the United Nations, with only Israel in support and Ukraine abstaining.
  2. The US has maintained a blockade against Cuba for over 60 years, with the goal of causing 'hunger, desperation, and overthrow of government'. This embargo costs Cuba an estimated $159 billion, roughly 150% of its GDP.
  3. Cuba suffers immense economic losses due to the US blockade, with $4.87 billion lost in just a year. The embargo directly harms the Cuban people and is considered a violation of human rights and an act of genocide by Cuba.

No Country Has a "Right to Exist"

Stark Realities with Brian McGlinchey β€’ 595 implied HN points β€’ 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Governance Human Rights Political Systems Propaganda
  1. No country inherently has a 'right to exist', they require permission from the governed to exist.
  2. The concept of states having a 'right to exist' is false, as history shows political arrangements change over time.
  3. States, from Israel to Ukraine, can only justly exist if they have the consent of those they govern.

How U.S. Customs shattered Chinese female PhD students' American Dream

Pekingnology β€’ 267 implied HN points β€’ 05 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Discrimination International relations Human Rights Education
  1. Chinese female PhD students experienced mistreatment from U.S. Customs officials during airport inspections.
  2. The students were misled into signing documents without being informed of the content or consequences.
  3. The incidents raised concerns of potential racial and gender discrimination by U.S. Customs.

Germany opens citizenship to 1.5 million Turkish immigrants, then gets the vapours when Recep Erdoğan's "right-populist" and "authoritarian" AK Party reveals plans to establish a German offshoot

eugyppius: a plague chronicle β€’ 179 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Migration Nationalism Democracy Human Rights
  1. Germany opened citizenship to 1.5 million Turkish immigrants, leading to concerns about the establishment of a German offshoot of Recep Erdoğan's AK Party
  2. The AK Party offshoot plans to fight for open borders and better social entitlements for people with foreign roots in Europe
  3. There is worry among German officials about the anti-democratic threats posed by the AK Party offshoot and the influence it may have on German politics

AI rights and human harms

imperfect offerings β€’ 219 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 24
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Ethics Rights Law Human Rights
  1. AI industry co-opts the term 'learning' to justify its innovations and obscure responsibilities
  2. There is a call for an AI rights movement, drawing parallels with animal rights that may oversimplify complex ethical issues
  3. Human rights are at risk when powerful corporations prioritize their interests over accountability and regulation in the development and deployment of AI technology

Statements on a Time in Limbo

theconnector β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Israel-Palestine conflict Democracy Human Rights
  1. The Middle East and the US are at a critical point between peace and war, democracy and dictatorship.
  2. Key figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Antony Blinken present contrasting views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
  3. An analysis of recent statements from various groups sheds light on the complexities of the current political landscape.

I will moderate this event on Monday at 7:00 pm with Stella Assange, attorney Jennifer Robinson and Kristinn Hrafnsson, Editor-in-Chief of WikiLeaks, at The Frontline Club in London.

The Chris Hedges Report β€’ 113 implied HN points β€’ 16 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Activism Extradition Press freedom Human Rights Government
  1. Event to be moderated by Chris Hedges in London with guests discussing Julian Assange's extradition appeal
  2. Julian Assange faces a potential 175-year sentence in the US for exposing war crimes
  3. Support for Assange's freedom campaign from various organizations and individuals globally

China’s Jan 2024 Speech Censorship Policy

Austrian China β€’ 176 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Censorship Authoritarianism Freedom of Speech Human Rights Government Control
  1. China's speech censorship policy is strict, but not as totalitarian as some may think.
  2. Violating speech restrictions can lead to consequences like post deletion and account suspension.
  3. Despite censorship, information still circulates, and the policy has limitations in preventing public voice and information flow.

Biden's Cluster Munitions Blunder

Eunomia β€’ 884 implied HN points β€’ 07 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy Human Rights Military International Law Allies
  1. Cluster munitions are inherently indiscriminate and pose a threat to civilians long after a war ends.
  2. Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine may lead to more harm than good, as they can maim and kill civilians and soldiers.
  3. Exporting cluster munitions contradicts previous condemnations of their use, creating political problems and potential hypocrisy.

Campaign to Stop Killer Robots fired its government relations manager to protect relationship with Austria, says former employee

All-Source Intelligence Fusion β€’ 361 implied HN points β€’ 08 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Activism Human Rights Diplomacy Conflict resolution
  1. The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots fired a government relations manager over comments about Israel's actions in Gaza.
  2. The firing occurred just before a significant vote by the United Nations General Assembly on autonomous weapons.
  3. There were conflicts of interest and controversy surrounding the termination, including involvement of Austria and Palestine.

Adjudicating War is Hard

Pieter’s Newsletter β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Human Rights War Crimes Diplomacy
  1. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings can have complex outcomes with both parties claiming victories.
  2. The ICJ provides a platform for countries to address atrocities and grievances, even if compliance and effectiveness can be limited.
  3. Legal actions against countries for war crimes can have political motivations and use the ICJ as a tool, even if actual compliance is questionable.

Hashtag Genocide

The False Consensus Effect β€’ 118 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Genocide Government Propaganda Journalism Human Rights
  1. The author expresses concerns about genocide happening and feels the need to speak out about it even if others are silent.
  2. The post discusses how various entities like Joe Biden, Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are seen as complicit in genocide.
  3. It highlights the impact of fear and 20-30 years of corporate media propaganda on society's ability to recognize and address genocide.

West vs the rest: World opposes sanctions, only US & Europe support them

Geopolitical Economy Report β€’ 677 implied HN points β€’ 09 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Sanctions International Law Human Rights
  1. The UN Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly to condemn sanctions, with only the US, UK, EU member states, Georgia, and Ukraine expressing support for unilateral coercive measures.
  2. Sanctions, violating international law, have a negative impact on human rights, especially affecting vulnerable populations like women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
  3. Global opposition against sanctions, with the majority of UN member states standing against unilateral coercive measures, demonstrates a clear West versus the rest divide in international relations.

Criminals welcome as US recruits foreign proxies to wage 'irregular war' on adversaries

Geopolitical Economy Report β€’ 637 implied HN points β€’ 18 May 23
🌍 World Politics Military operations International relations Foreign Policy Human Rights
  1. The US military recruits foreign fighters as proxies for irregular warfare but does not vet them for past atrocities.
  2. Special Operations Command plays a significant role in secretive shadow wars across the globe.
  3. US special operations forces have been active in the majority of countries worldwide, focusing heavily on irregular warfare.