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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Addresses Human Rights with China's Xi Jinping at G20 Summit
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Addresses Human Rights with China’s Xi Jinping at G20 Summit

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

During the G20 summit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in a significant dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on pressing human rights issues and geopolitical concerns. This meeting marks the first in-person discussion between a UK Prime Minister and the Chinese leader since 2018, highlighting a pivotal moment in UK-China relations.

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Prime Minister Starmer expressed his satisfaction with recent diplomatic engagements, stating, "I’m very pleased that my Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Wang met recently to discuss respective concerns including on human rights and parliamentary sanctions, Taiwan, the South China Sea. . .

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Jury Awards $42 Million to Three Iraqis Abused at Abu Ghraib Prison, Holding Defense Contractor Liable
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Jury Awards $42 Million to Three Iraqis Abused at Abu Ghraib Prison, Holding Defense Contractor Liable

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury has awarded $42 million to three Iraqi men who suffered severe abuse, including electric shocks and beatings, at Abu Ghraib prison during the early years of the Iraq War. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, holds defense contractor CACI Premier Technology accountable for its role in the infamous abuses at the U.S.-run prison, which became a global symbol of misconduct and human rights violations following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This ruling is one of the most significant financial judgments to date involving the notorious prison abuses and reflects ongoing accountability. . .

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American Man Sentenced to Prison in Russia for Alleged Mercenary Activities in Ukraine
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American Man Sentenced to Prison in Russia for Alleged Mercenary Activities in Ukraine

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

An American citizen, 72-year-old Stephen Hubbard, has been sentenced to six years and ten months in a Russian prison after being accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Hubbard, originally from Big Rapids, Michigan, was arrested by Russian forces in April 2022 during the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russian authorities claim that Hubbard was engaged in combat against their forces for financial compensation, a charge his family vehemently denies.

https://youtu.be/oIebg073rZA

Hubbard's family and friends maintain that the accusations are baseless. They assert that Hubbard moved. . .

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Julian Assange Claims He "Pled Guilty to Journalism" in Bid for Freedom
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Julian Assange Claims He “Pled Guilty to Journalism” in Bid for Freedom

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange declared Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he "pled guilty to journalism." Speaking remotely before the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's legal affairs and human rights committee in Strasbourg, Assange reflected on the toll his years of detention and prosecution have had on his life, his work, and human rights.

https://youtu.be/ypL_aZdb9_A

Assange, who has been fighting extradition to the United States where he faces espionage charges, used the platform to argue that his legal battles represent a broader assault on. . .

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UNC Student Found Dead in South Africa During Hike at Table Mountain
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UNC Student Found Dead in South Africa During Hike at Table Mountain

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

A tragic investigation is underway in South Africa after a University of North Carolina student was found dead at Table Mountain National Park. Twenty-year-old Brook Cheuvront, who had been missing since she vanished during a hike over the weekend, was discovered by search crews on Saturday.

https://youtu.be/i-ELuvC-ggY?list=RDNSi-ELuvC-ggY

Cheuvront had been in South Africa for an internship with Justice Desk Africa, an organization focused on promoting human rights and community development in vulnerable communities across the continent. According to her family, she had been. . .

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Senators Call for Federal Investigation into Former UW Student's Death in West Bank
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Senators Call for Federal Investigation into Former UW Student’s Death in West Bank

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

Washington state Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are urging the U.S. government to launch a federal investigation into the death of Aysenur Eygi, an American citizen who was killed in the West Bank last week during a demonstration. Eygi, a recent University of Washington graduate, was fatally shot by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) while participating in a protest. Her death has sparked outrage and calls for justice from both U.S. and Turkish officials.

https://youtu.be/1Esv5f4x0T0

Eygi, who held dual American and Turkish citizenship, was active in various human. . .

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Blinken Condemns West Bank Shooting That Killed American Activist as "Unprovoked and Unjustified"
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Blinken Condemns West Bank Shooting That Killed American Activist as “Unprovoked and Unjustified”

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned the shooting that killed American activist Aysenur Eygi in the occupied West Bank last week, calling the incident “unprovoked and unjustified.” Speaking from London, Blinken expressed deep concern over the actions of Israeli security forces, stating that the killing of the 26-year-old activist demands a reevaluation of conduct by Israeli forces in the region.

https://youtu.be/o-oLcYynZvk

Eygi, a recent graduate of the University of Washington, was participating in a protest against the expansion of Israeli settlements near a Palestinian village. . .

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US Recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as President-Elect of Venezuela Amidst Political Turmoil
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US Recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as President-Elect of Venezuela Amidst Political Turmoil

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

Political leaders in Florida are voicing their reactions as the United States officially recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as the president-elect of Venezuela, opposing the incumbent Nicolas Maduro. This recognition follows a highly disputed presidential election, which has sparked widespread unrest and controversy in the South American nation.

https://youtu.be/9qhy4vmzLt0

Political leaders in Florida are speaking out as the United States recognizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of the disputed presidential election.

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, representing Florida, has spoken out about the situation, highlighting. . .

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Russian-American Journalist Masha Gessen Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
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Russian-American Journalist Masha Gessen Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

Kremlin's Crackdown on Critics Intensifies

In a move that underscores the Kremlin's escalating crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has sentenced Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen to eight years in prison for criticizing the Russian military. Gessen, a prominent opinion columnist for the New York Times and the author of several books on Russia, has been an outspoken critic of Moscow's war in Ukraine.

The sentencing is seen as part of a broader effort by the Russian government to silence opposition and stifle free speech. Gessen's harsh sentence reflects the. . .

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Kenyan President Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill Following Deadly Protests
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Kenyan President Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill Following Deadly Protests

by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill that had sparked widespread protests across the country. The demonstrations, which erupted in response to proposed tax hikes contained in the bill, turned deadly as security forces used teargas and live ammunition against protesters, resulting in over 20 fatalities.

https://youtu.be/GVEw3JQAwY8

President Ruto’s decision to retract the bill comes after intense public outcry and violent clashes that saw parliament ransacked by angry demonstrators. The protests have highlighted deep-seated frustrations among Kenyans over the government’s handling of. . .

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