British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.
During a portion of an interview with CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood on Friday that was aired on Friday’s broadcast of CNN International’s “One World,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken reacted to demonstrations on college campuses by stating that “we
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives last Saturday voted 311 to 112 to approve a bill to spend $60.89 billion on aid for Ukraine. Among House Read More
The organisation today published its annual State of the World’s Human Rights report.
Santo Domingo – The Government of the Dominican Republic considered “aggressive” and “unfounded” the report of the U.S. State Department, in which it accuses the DR of violating human rights in the deportation of Haitians. The following is the full statement released on Monday: This afternoon, the Government of the Dominican Republic has taken cognizance of our country’s extensive Report on Human Rights issued by the U.S. Department of State. We are studying the report and will respond in due...
The US is poised to sanction a controversial battalion in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for reported human rights abuses, Axios reported.Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the Netzah Yehuda battalion for alleged human rights violations in the occupied West Bank.It would be the first time the US has imposed sanctions on an Israeli military unit. The battalion is composed of over 900 soldiers.The news of the possible sanctioning of the IDF unit came as...
On Friday the president had a one word message to Iran authorities over fears it may strike Israel: “Don’t.”
Photo: diplomacy.state.gov India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The annual State Department report on human rights practices addresses various issues in India. It covers the ethnic conflict in Manipur, tax raids on the British Broadcasting Corporation, and the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by […]
Shafaqna English- United States congress members have written an open letter to Joe Biden, calling on him to recognise Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its leader, General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, as violators of human rights. The letter, dated Friday, follows the one-year anniversary of the war in Sudan
Lawmakers reacted after Israel reportedly struck a site in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel last weekend. A handful of American politicians defended Israel's "right to defend itself," calling for the U.S. to "stand with Israel." Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that Israel had a "right and obligation to respond" and blamed the recent attacks on President Biden's handling of foreign policy in the region. "The scope of...
Iran attacked Israel on Saturday with more than 300 drones and several dozen ballistic missiles. The U.S. and Great Britain intercepted most of them, while Israel and the
The Indian government took minimal credible steps to punish officials who may have committed human rights abuses, the report said.