As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
U.S. Seeks Removal of Iran From U.N. Women’s Rights Agency
At an informal meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, the American ambassador called on the global community to give its “moral support” to protesters in Iran.
In Russia, Memorial Forced to Downsize Tribute to Stalin Victims
Memorial typically conducts a marathon reading of the names, ages, professions and dates of death of those killed under Stalin, but it had to find other ways to honor the victims after the authorities banned it.
UK Tells Schools They Can’t Ban Afro Hairstyles
School rules about what styles are allowed that mostly affect Black and mixed-race children are likely to be illegal, a government rights commission said.
Evidence ‘Invalidated’ in Explosive Report on Mexico’s 43 Missing Students
This summer, the government said it had uncovered what happened during the 2014 mass abduction. Arrest warrants quickly followed. But since then, the criminal case and the new account have unraveled.
Airstrike Kills at Least 80 During Outdoor Concert in Myanmar
The bombing was the deadliest aerial attack mounted by the military regime since it seized power in a coup last year.
Some Palestinians Move Into Caves to Resist Israeli Expulsion
Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered the removal of about 1,200 Palestinians from their villages in the occupied West Bank. The United Nations says that could amount to a war crime.
Airline Quits U.K. Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
Amid protests, Privilege Style said it would stop running the deportation flights as part of Britain’s highly criticized effort. The move has left the deal in further disarray.
Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters in Chad, Killing at Least 50
Demonstrators had taken to the streets, demanding that the ruling military junta stick to its promises to hold elections.
5 Australian Women Sue Qatar Over Invasive Searches at Airport
The women say that they have suffered lasting trauma from the episode and are pushing for policy changes.