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PALESTINE

US rights groups urge Congress to probe Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

More than 60 human rights organizations in the US have called on Congress to pass a bill that would require the Biden administration to investigate the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces.

Palestine

FRANCE

Rights groups slam French police brutality against protesters

Criticism from human rights groups mounted on Friday over the alleged brutality of French police in handling protests opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform.

France

POLITICS

Rights advocates call for closing Guantanamo on 21st anniversary

Nearly 160 international rights groups have called on the United States to close down its detention center in Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay.

Guantanamo Bay

SAUDI ARABIA

Rights groups say Biden's visit will fuel Saudi regime's human rights abuses

A coalition of rights groups has called on US President Joe Biden not to go ahead with his trip to Saudi Arabia, warning it could encourage “further violations.”

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COLOMBIA

Civilians killed in army operation in Colombia

Colombia’s armed forces kill at least three civilians in a military operation against drug trafficking on the southern border of the Latin American country.

Colombia

SAUDI ARABIA

Nearly 140 rights groups demand end to Saudi war, siege on Yemen

Some 140 Arab human rights organizations and civil societies demand an immediate end to the Saudi war and siege on Yemen.

Yemeni child picks up toy

PALESTINE

Over 270 rights groups blast Israel for imposing apartheid on Palestinians

More than 270 human rights organizations have denounced Israel over imposing apartheid on Palestinians, demanding an ultimate end to the practice.

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