Activists
A significant landmark decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that convictions for campaigning for a boycott of Israeli products in France violated the campaigners' right to freedom of expression. This ruling is seen as a crucial precedent that should stop the misuse of anti-discrimination
Activists
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Chairs of the Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Homeland Security committees, have sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, seeking answers on the Trump Administration&
Activists
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairmen Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Adam Smith (D-WA), and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), has sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, seeking answers on the
Floyd, George
Protests demanding justice for George Floyd, a black man killed in police custody, have become increasingly violent in Minneapolis, with demonstrators breaching the city's Third Precinct police station and setting fires. The unrest follows a day of nationwide protests calling for the arrest of four police officers involved
Floyd, George
Protests against the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, continued to spread across the country on Friday. Despite the officer being arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, demonstrations turned violent in several cities, including Minneapolis, Washington D.C.
Police officers
Protesters burned down a police station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as protests over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck, spread across the US. The violence has resulted in dozens of fires, damaged or looted businesses,
Police officers
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) has issued a scathing statement condemning the ongoing wave of police violence and racism in the United States. AFA International President Sara Nelson emphasizes the need for collective action to address this entrenched issue, which has left a trail of victims, including George Floyd,
Peace movements
Protesters in France and Germany are increasingly vocal about their opposition to the transportation of nuclear waste. In Normandy, riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators attempting to block a train carrying recycled uranium to Germany. The demonstrators, numbering around 300, claimed that the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan underscored
Peace movements
Amnesty International has published a damning report exposing the Egyptian military rulers' dismal record on human rights since taking power in February. Despite promises to protect Egyptians and improve human rights, the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) has instead been responsible for a catalogue of abuses, including using
Murder
Egypt's General Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud will prosecute Mubarak and his sons Alaa and Gamal for various charges, including premeditated murder of protesters during the nationwide anti-regime demonstration that toppled Mubarak's 30-year rule. The case will be tried at a criminal court, with Mubarak currently being
Murder
The Bahraini government has been criticized for its handling of protests and human rights abuses, with two activists facing death sentences for alleged involvement in the murder of two police officers. Amnesty International has urged the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin 'Issa Al Khalifa, to commute the sentences of
Murder
Bahraini authorities were urged not to carry out the execution of four protesters who were given death sentences after a military trial behind closed doors for killing two police officers during anti-government demonstrations. The Amnesty International statement drew attention to the deepening human rights crisis in Bahrain, where more than
