The weapons, banned by most countries over human rights concerns, are ‘not a magic wand,’ but some Ukrainian troops say they are making a difference in fighting Russian forces.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
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Mass Hunger Strike in Bahrain Prison Sets Off Rare Protests
In a kingdom that crushed an Arab Spring uprising more than a decade ago, prisoners are now on hunger strike to demand better conditions, fueling protests in support of their cause.
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A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan
A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom.
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Are Armenians Being Ethnically Cleansed — Again?
Azerbaijan is blockading the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, and people are dying.
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Leaked Recording of U.A.E. Officials Reveals the Nation’s Concern Over Its Public Image
As it prepares to host a global climate summit, officials discussed ways to counter criticism of the Gulf state’s human rights policies.