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Why ICC has charged Duterte with crimes against humanity!
Photo credit: BBC Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). SBS News reports that Duterte(80) is accused of being criminally responsible for dozens of murders that allegedly took place as part of his so-called war on drugs. Thousands of small-time drug dealers, users and…
Africans deported by the US denied rights!
Photo credit: the Guardian The United States’ recent expulsions of third-country nationals to Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda and South Africa have exposed a lot of people to a risk of arbitrary detention, ill-treatment, and refoulement. Human Rights’ Watch reports that the deals that facilitate these transfers, some of which include US financial assistance, are part of …
Italians protest against Gaza war!
Photo credit: Al jazeera Schools and stations were closed and ports blocked as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in dozens of cities across Italy. The Guardian reports that they were protesting against Israel’s offensive in Gaza. The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has previously said recognizing the state of Palestine before it…
Nigerian man wins case against deportation after 38 years…
Photo credit: the Guardian A disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK for 38 years has won an appeal to stay in the country. The Guardian reports that Anthony Olubunmi Geoge went to the UK at the age of 24 in 1986. He has not left the country since and has no criminal…
Canada, UK and Australia recognize Palestinian State!
Photo credit: BBC Canada, UK and Australia have joined 148 other states in recognizing the State of Palestine. The United Nations Organization has 193 member nations. The BBC reports that in a statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, says the move keeps “alive the possibility of peace” and that the UK will “keep fighting to…