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States and companies must end arms transfers to Israel immediately or risk responsibility for human rights violations: UN experts | OHCHR

The transfer of weapons and ammunition to Israel may constitute serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian laws and risk State complicity in international crimes, possibly including genocide, UN experts said today, reiterating their demand to stop transfers immediately. In line with recent calls from the Human Rights Council and the independent UN expertsContinue reading “States and companies must end arms transfers to Israel immediately or risk responsibility for human rights violations: UN experts | OHCHR”

The New York War Crimes | “All the Consent That’s Fit to Manufacture”

The pretense that The New York Times is in any way separated from the centers of power is ludicrous. It simply reports mechanically whatever Admiral Kirby or [White House Press Secretary] Karine Jean-Pierre, or the other spokespersons for the state want reported. That is the story. There’s no criticism. There’s no context. There’s no pushback.Continue reading “The New York War Crimes | “All the Consent That’s Fit to Manufacture””

EU-funded Egyptian forces ‘rounding up and deporting Sudanese refugees’ | Global development | The Guardian

The Egyptian authorities have used EU-funded security forces in a campaign of mass arrests and forcible deportations against refugees from the Sudan war, according to a human rights group report. — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jun/19/eu-funded-egyptian-forces-arresting-deporting-sudanese-refugees-amnesty

Bird flu outbreak at dairy farms continue to raise concerns about virus spreading | PBS News

The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, is spreading among dairy cows. It’s been found in over 85 herds across 12 states and at least three farm workers have been sickened. While public health officials say the risk to humans remains low, concerns are growing. William Brangham discussed the threat with Rick Bright, formerContinue reading “Bird flu outbreak at dairy farms continue to raise concerns about virus spreading | PBS News”

UC JOINS STARBUCKS AND AMAZON IN SUBVERTING LABOR LAW, SECURES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST STRIKE — UAW 4811

UC JOINS STARBUCKS AND AMAZON IN SUBVERTING LABOR LAW, SECURES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST STRIKE — UAW 4811 — Read on http://www.uaw4811.org/updates/gcdo8fb8xj2v80z791r0acsfhlpc93

Who is in charge of the Haiti mission? | Global Initiative

The MSS mission has a complex mandate, as analyzed in our February 2024 report, and this situation has raised several objections. At the US foreign relations committees, Republican representatives have been blocking the funding requested by the government for several months, demanding more details on the logistics, duration and objectives of the mission. To date,Continue reading “Who is in charge of the Haiti mission? | Global Initiative”