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Published on Dec 13, 2024

Syrian White Helmets co-founder: ‘No perpetrator or criminal will live forever’

The search for secret prisoners in the dungeons of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is now the top priority of the Syrian civil defense group known as the White Helmets, which has been working throughout the civil war to rescue victims of bombing …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Shaping our own narrative

As 2024 draws to a close, the Western world’s moral facade crumbles, revealing a stark hypocrisy in global power dynamics. The once-celebrated guardians and founders of international law now stand exposed, their principles selectively applied like a …

Source: Kuensel - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Assad assured troops that Russian help was coming — then he fled to Moscow: ‘Didn’t even make a last stand’

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad assured his forces that the Russian army was coming to their aid against the rebels just hours before fleeing in secret to Moscow and abandoning his troops and even his brother, ex-officials said. As the rebels’ …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Dec 13, 2024

30 years since start of First Chechen War, Kadyrov's Chechnya remains one of the most brutal places on Earth

In December 1994, Russian troops launched a brutal and eventually unsuccessful military campaign against Chechen rebels, effectively beginning the First Chechen War. Thirty years later and two wars since, Chechnya, under strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, has …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2024

What lies ahead for Assad and his family?

Deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma are currently in Russia (file photo) When Bashar al-Assad was toppled on Sunday, it turned the page on not only his 24-year presidency but on more than 50 years of his family ruling Syria. Before …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Social Media and Global Conflicts: Influence, Bias, and Impact on Public Discourse

Social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram enable users to share content and engage in online communities. Over the past two decades, these platforms have amplified marginalized voices, fostered global …

Source: Modern Diplomacy - Neutral
Published on Dec 14, 2024

EU prepares first sanctions against Russia for disinformation – Bloomberg

A red "sanctions" arrow pointing downwards at the Russian flag. Photo: Getty Images Bloomberg has reported that the European Union is proposing sanctions against over a dozen individuals and three entities as part of its first package of measures …

Source: Ukrainska Pravda - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Belarus Weekly: Putin, Lukashenko sign security treaty, promise Oreshnik deployment in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko sign a security pact, announcing the potential deployment of Russian Oreshnik missiles in Belarus. Lukashenko frees 29 more political prisoners amid an ongoing pre- …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Pakistan, EU show concern on HR situation in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, at the 14th Pakistan-European Union (EU) Joint Commission meeting in Islamabad, underlined its deep concern on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and also called for an …

Source: The News International - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Russian Lawmakers Expand Criteria for ‘Terrorists and Extremists’ Registry

Russian lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that expands the grounds for adding individuals to the "terrorists and extremists" registry maintained by state financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring. Current law allows the authorities to include …

Source: The Moscow Times - Center-left
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Jonestown Massacre site to reopen as tourist destination in Guyana

A South American tour group is turning Jonestown, Guyana, into a travel destination over four decades after it was the scene of the most notorious mass suicide and murder in modern history. The first group of tourists is already scheduled to visit the site …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Dec 14, 2024

What Is Driving State-Sponsored Attacks on Citizens Abroad?

By John P. Ruehl Author Bio: John P. Ruehl is an Australian-American journalist living in Washington, D.C., and a world affairs correspondent for the Independent Media Institute. He is a contributor to several foreign affairs publications, and his book, …

Source: I News Cayman - Label Pending
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Trump Won’t Say If He’d Allow Israel To Annex The West Bank As Gaza Suffers

As Israel’s current military campaign against Palestinians surpasses 14 months, President-elect Donald Trump has avoided saying whether he would allow the U.S.-supported country to annex the occupied West Bank under his incoming administration. The …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Inside the far-left media that, backed by Moscow, Damascus, and Tehran, attacks Israel

‘Revealed: The Israel Lobbyists Writing America’s News,” read the headline of the supposed scoop published on November 12. Just a month earlier, a similar story claimed that it was in fact “Israeli spies” who were writing America’s news. In both cases, the …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Israel's deliberate effort to turn Arabs against it until doomsday

Recent events globally have unfolded at a breathtaking speed. After nearly 14 years of conflict in Syria, it is remarkable that within a single week, the opposition managed to dismantle a long-lasting dictatorship and restore peace and stability in the …

Source: Daily Sabah - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Sarasota Man's Mission: Having Conversations Across the Aisle

By Johannes Werner Having conversations across the aisle about hot-button political issues was never easy. But today it’s a major challenge. So it was not too surprising that some of the loudest local proponents of mass deportations and wall-building were …

Source: The Bradenton Times - Florida - Label Pending
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Guardian and Observer charity appeal raises more than £250,000

More than £250,000 for charities supporting families hit by war and violence in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere has been raised by Guardian and Observer readers less than a week after the appeal launched. The milestone was achieved before the annual …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Middle East latest: Syrians celebrate Assad’s fall as US seeks a peaceful political transition

Thousands of Syrians gathered in Damascus’ main square and a historic mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since former President Bashar Assad was overthrown, a major symbolic moment for the country’s dramatic change of power. The rebels are now …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2024

First Chechen War: The moment when ‘Russia’s democratic post-Soviet dream ended’

WASHINGTON — Brutal tactics employed by Russia in its war on Ukraine have shocked much of the world but come as no surprise to older residents of Chechnya, who this week marked the 30th anniversary of an equally brutal war — one that many believe bore the …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster

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Published on December 15, 2024 - 18:35 GMT

Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

The course brought together participants from 17 Arab states, marking an important milestone in IHL education across the region. It brought together government officials from different ministries (including Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:16 GMT

Winner of the Human Rights Tulip for 2024: Community Peacemaker Teams

NETHERLANDS, December 12 - News item | 12-12-2024 | 19:14 This year’s Human Rights Tulip has been awarded to Community Peacemaker Teams in the autonomous Kurdistan Region in Iraq. Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp presented the award on 12 …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 15:11 GMT

Human rights situation in Ukraine deteriorates as attacks intensify amid ongoing persecution in Russian-occupied ...

WARSAW, 13 December 2024 – The human rights situation in Ukraine has continued to worsen amid increased aerial attacks that include systematic strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, as well as intensified hostilities on the front line, leading to …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

(Video) U.S. Senators and Generals Advocate for Regime Change in Iran at Senate Gathering

Shaheen said," The importance of supporting the Iranian people’s right to self-determination, urging, “We must invest in democracy, human rights, and justice." PARIS, FRANCE, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 13:52 GMT

War in Ukraine: €8 million for UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission

NETHERLANDS, December 11 - News item | 11-12-2024 | 10:49 Three years of Russian aggression have taken a heavy toll on the people of Ukraine. Ukrainian civilians have been killed, wounded, tortured, raped and abducted. Entire neighbourhoods, hospitals and …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 21:50 GMT

Press Release: Workers rights groups deliver petition to PMO on Human Rights Day demanding action

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination and the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, organizer of the National Black Canadians Summit, marked International Human Rights Day by delivering a powerful message to …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Human Rights Day: women's and girls' rights remain a priority for Slovenia

SLOVENIA, December 10 - "Respect for human rights is the litmus test of democracy and the rule of law. Protecting the rights of women and girls holds a mirror to our society and is a harbinger of a better future for all. That is why women's and …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Syria: How the ICRC can help families find answers in their search for the missing

Since the start of the armed conflict in Syria, the ICRC, together with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on December 15, 2024 - 18:35 GMT

Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

The course brought together participants from 17 Arab states, marking an important milestone in IHL education across the region. It brought together government officials from different ministries (including Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

(Video) U.S. Senators and Generals Advocate for Regime Change in Iran at Senate Gathering

Shaheen said," The importance of supporting the Iranian people’s right to self-determination, urging, “We must invest in democracy, human rights, and justice." PARIS, FRANCE, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on December 14, 2024 - 14:16 GMT

Winter Wonderland Raises $27,000 for Local Diabetes Community

8th Annual Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Benefits Nevada Diabetes Association. Money raised to help people with diabetes in Northern Nevada. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheers to the Nevada Diabetes …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 00:04 GMT

Plastic Surgery Company Company Raises $10,000 to SupportThe Conrad Breast Center

Hall & Wrye Plastic Surgeons Fundraiser Raises $10,000 to Support Breast Cancer Education and The Conrad Breast Center RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Pink Party Fundraiser, hosted by Hall and …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 21:02 GMT

Arizona Prison Population Faces Challenges in Transition to New Facility

Peaceful Prisoners use publicist instead of violence TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arizona Prison Population Faces Challenges in Transition to New Facility A group of incarcerated individuals in Arizona, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 20:33 GMT

Irish Echo Newspaper Publishes Excerpt of The Remembering Of Leather & Stone by Charles Paul Collins for its Readers

"Through the eyes of three pioneers, the hard road to the American dream reimagined." NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Irish Echo - The Oldest Irish American Newspaper in USA, established in 1928 …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on December 13, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, Analyzes the Legal Implications of California's Proposition 36

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, Examines the Far-Reaching Impact of California's Proposition 36 on Criminal Justice DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent passage of California's Proposition 36 marks …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:33 GMT

Book for 2025: Sovereignty: Overcoming Authoritarianism - A Family Perspective; Considering our Parents' Life Lessons

Book launch of a family memoir dedicated to the transitional characters who have empowered our generation to live in liberty, freeing us from a toxic legacy VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vienna, Austria – [12 Dec 2024] …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:31 GMT

3rd Decade Honored with AFCPE's 2024 Outstanding Educational Program of the Year Award

TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 3rd Decade is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE) 2024 Outstanding Educational …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

CASA Of The Eastern Panhandle Welcomes New Class Of Volunteers To Its Community Of Dedicated Advocates

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) welcomed new volunteer advocates to its dedicated team of volunteers. MARTINSBURG, WV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, December 12, 2024, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

Sibling Custody: Resources on LegalMatch.com

Individuals Fighting for Sibling Custody Have Online Resources RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In challenging situations where a child's parents cannot care for them, siblings may step forward to provide a …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Entrepreneur Dexter Morrison to be Featured on Close Up Radio

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexter Morrison, a visionary entrepreneur, is leveraging his personal journey and professional alliances to uplift underprivileged communities through an innovative model of …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

Revolutionising Corporate Well-Being - How Elder Care is Shaping India’s Workforce Resilience and Productivity

For businesses, supporting employees with access to reliable elder care solutions is more than an act of goodwill — it’s a strategic investment. GURUGRAM, HARYANA, INDIA, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction Corporate India is …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

WOMEN’S MARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE PEOPLE’S MARCH ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025, IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

Together, we march. Together, we fight. Together, we lead. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s March Foundation is proud to announce The People’s March, set to take place on Saturday, January 18, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 08:30 GMT

Global Customized Holidays Market Outlook 2024-2033: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

Do you have a missing family member in Syria?

If you are in Syria, call the ICRC at 093 603 36 28 If you are in Türkiye, call the Turkish Red Crescent at 168 or at 312 584 18 68 If you are in Lebanon, call the ICRC at 01 727 727 If you are in Jordan, call the ICRC at 01 659 019 99 or the Jordan …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers

“In the past 13 years, the ICRC has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC - we know that in reality the numbers are far greater. Behind every such case, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Syria: How the ICRC can help families find answers in their search for the missing

Since the start of the armed conflict in Syria, the ICRC, together with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 13, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

Oxfam condemns Russia’s third large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent weeks

Ukrainians woke up to missile warnings and the sound of explosions today as Russia launched multiple attacks across the country early in the morning, once again targeting the country's energy facilities leaving half of the country's population …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 00:57 GMT

The Hayden Foundation Tours St. Teresa School, Celebrates Donation Impact

The Hayden Foundation Tours St. Teresa School, Celebrates Donation Impact PAWTUCKET, RI, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island recently paid a visit to St. Teresa School to meet with …

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