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Published on 02:42 GMT

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

Last week, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf Kingdom was the sole bidder after the Asian Football Confederation made it clear it would not support an Australian bid. Supporters of the decision, including respected sports …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 14:55 GMT

Estonia And Lithuania Are States, Whose Governments Act On Instructions From The Administration Of A Foreign Country - ...

The Government of Georgia responds to the sanctions imposed by Lithuania and Estonia against Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several government officials on December 15, noting that Estonia and Lithuania are states whose sovereignty is …

Source: Business Media Gerogia - Neutral
Published on 13:56 GMT

Amnesty International exposes Serbian police’s use of spyware on journalists, activists

Serbian police and intelligence authorities have combined phone-cracking technology with spyware to eavesdrop on activists and journalists there, Amnesty International revealed in a report Monday, in what the human rights group says could be a disturbing …

Source: CyberScoop - Neutral
Published on 13:00 GMT

OSCE PA’s human rights committee Chair Potůčková and Rapporteur Ödebrink urge de-escalation of tensions in Georgia

COPENHAGEN, 16 December 2024 – In light of ongoing protests and continuing reports of violence in Georgia, the Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions, Lucie Potůčková (Czech Republic) …

Source: Aravot - Uncategorized
Published on 15:05 GMT

EU expands sanctions list against Belarus

The European Union announced on Monday it has expanded sanctions on Belarus, adding 26 individuals and two entities to its sanctions list, APA reports. The move comes as part of the EU's ongoing response to Belarus' support for Russia in the …

Source: APA - Label Pending
Published on 12:41 GMT

Minna-Liina Lind: Estonia can never do too much on the foreign policy arena

There is a tendency to question whether Estonia really needs to do so much on the international stage. Some suggest that perhaps we could manage more frugally, focusing solely on the European Union and NATO as the cornerstones of our security, along with a …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 11:22 GMT

‘They said we were American spies’: Priests describe Russia’s crackdown on Evangelicals in occupied Ukraine

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of violence. Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Pastor Dmytro Bodyu said the Russians kept telling him they knew he was an American spy, specifically, a CIA agent paid by the US government to spread …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on 09:03 GMT

Lithuania and Estonia expand the list of sanctioned Georgian government officials

Lithuania has imposed sanctions on an additional 17 Georgian politicians, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, announced Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Kęstutis Budrys, on X. “In coordination with Estonia, we have expanded the list of sanctioned …

Source: Georgia Today - Neutral
Published on 14:54 GMT

Visa-Free Travel At Risk If Georgian Gov't Continues To Act Against People's Interests - Estonian FM

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has warned that the EU may consider a ban on visa-free travel for Georgia if its government continues to act against the interests of its people. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Tsahkna …

Source: Business Media Gerogia - Neutral
Published on 12:51 GMT

Hungarian FM reiterates “disapproval” of proposed sanctions against Georgian officials ahead EU Foreign Affairs Council ...

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Monday reiterated his “disapproval” of sanctions proposed by some European Union officials against Georgian Government members on the backdrop of ongoing public protests following the Government’s decision to …

Source: Agenda.ge - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Israel Shuts Down Embassy in Ireland Over Dublin’s Stand for Human Rights in Gaza

Israel’s announcement to shut down its embassy in Dublin underscores its growing frustration with Ireland’s unyielding stance against its brutal actions in Gaza. This decision comes as no surprise given Ireland’s vocal condemnation of Israel’s atrocities, …

Source: Global Village Space - Neutral
Published on 02:54 GMT

Estonia, Lithuania sanction Georgian prime minister over violence against protesters

Estonia slapped entry bans on Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and 13 other high-ranking officials on Sunday for authorizing violence against protesters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The move was coordinated with Lithuania. Minister of …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Estonia sanctions Georgian PM over crackdown

WARSAW: Estonia has sanctioned more than a dozen top Georgian officials including its prime minister over Tbilisi's "criminal" crackdown on pro-European protesters, Tallinn's foreign minister said on Sunday. Georgia's authorities have …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Lithuania imposed sanctions against 17 more politicians and officials of Georgia

In the week, 15 breasts, Lithuania has expanded the list after the weather with Estonia sanctioned persons of Georgia. He identified 17 more politicians and officials who were stifling protests in the country. RBC-Ukraine reports this via a post to the …

Source: The Baltimore Chronicle - Label Pending
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Lithuania and Estonia expanded their sanctions lists against Georgian politicians, including PM Kobakhidze

Lithuania, Estonia sanction Georgian authorities On December 15, Lithuania imposed sanctions on 17 additional Georgian politicians, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced on X. “In coordination …

Source: JAMnews - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Estonia sanctions Georgian premier over protest crackdown

Warsaw — Estonia has sanctioned more than a dozen top Georgian officials including its prime minister over Tbilisi's "criminal" crackdown on pro-European protesters, Tallinn's foreign minister said on Sunday. Georgia's authorities …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Lithuania Sanctions Kobakhidze, 16 Other Officials Over Crackdown

Lithuania has imposed sanctions on 17 Georgian politicians, including Irakli Kobakhidze, in response to violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced. Speaking on the matter, Budrys emphasized Lithuania’s unwavering …

Source: Civil Georgia - Neutral
Published on Dec 15, 2024

Estonia Sanctions Kobakhidze, 14 Other Officials Over Crackdown

Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Foreign Minister, announced additional sanctions against 14 Georgian officials and judges, including Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, in response to the brutal and repressive regime targeting peaceful citizens. The …

Source: Civil Georgia - Neutral
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Iran: US biggest enforcer of sanctions, major violator of human rights

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the United States is the biggest enforcer of sanctions in the world and a major “systematic” violator of human rights. The ministry made the announcement in its annual report – titled violation of human rights by USA in …

Source: Press TV - Label Pending

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: National Reconciliation Day 2024

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Day of Reconciliation, Vredendal North Sports Grounds, Western Cape, Monday, 16 December 2024 Programme Directors, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Ministers and Deputy …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 14:20 GMT

Withdraw the ‘Person of the Year’ Award Presented by Sharad Pawar to Mohammad Yunus!

Dr. Muhammad Yunus receiving the ‘Person of the Year’ award from Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) After the Sheikh Hasina government was overthrown in Bangladesh, a new government was formed under the …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 12:27 GMT

Mongolia 2024 parliamentary elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report

Mongolia’s 2024 parliamentary elections were well run, although their competitiveness was undermined by an uneven playing field caused by campaign restrictions and biased media coverage favouring the ruling party. The short campaign period, combined with …

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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 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 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 - 20:19 GMT

Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Human Rights Day

CANADA, December 10 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jessie Sunner, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following joint statement on International Human Rights Day: “Today, we celebrate International Human Rights Day …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES OPENS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE ON DECEMBER 16

About 88 Scholarships are Available for High School Seniors Enrolling in Colleges, Universities, and Trade or Vocational Programs in Summer/Fall 2025 WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 12:31 GMT

Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel

HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH: Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel – Please help us bring this lifesaving treatment to those in need! CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erase PTSD Now is …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Autism Evaluations Now Available at Beal Wellness in Atlanta

With shorter wait times and a multi-disciplinary team, Beal Wellness launches autism evaluations in Atlanta, led by Dr. Beal’s decades of experience. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beal Wellness proudly …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 07:42 GMT

FORMER PRINCIPAL CHIEF CHAD SMITH RELEASES BOOK ON CHEROKEE LEGAL HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES

Former Cherokee Nation Chief Smith releases new book, "Cherokee Nation- Proceed Undaunted.", a commentary on Cherokee Nation’s history, corruption, and hope. TAHLEQUAH, OK, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 03:26 GMT

Harrison-Ross Mortuary Announces $7.5 Million Funding Round, Led by Black Unicorn Factory

Harrison and Ross Paving the Way for Historic IPO LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harrison-Ross Mortuary, a revered Los Angeles institution for over 85 years, takes a groundbreaking step towards becoming …

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Published on December 15, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Canadian MP Shaun Chen introduced a Petition to Refer Sri Lanka to Int’l Court of Justice (ICJ) for Tamil Genocide

He introduced it with the support of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The petitioners call upon the House of Commons to take legal action before the International …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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