Media Blackout: Italian Bars & Restaurants Disobey Rules & Open Together In Civil Disobedience
Thousands of restaurants appear to have opened in Italy in defiance of the country’s strict coronavirus lockdown regulations.
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Central African Republic: First Seleka Suspect in ICC Custody
The surrender by Central African Republic authorities of the first Seleka-rebel suspect to face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an important step toward justice for serious crimes committed by the two main warring factions in the country’s civil conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Mahamat Said
The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Off-Guardian commenter, Maribel Tuff, expands their comment Above The Line.
Bringing together the US emergency bank lending crisis and the now massive Covid response, I’ve concluded that one of the main reasons it is happening, apart from the corporate looting, is because of a historic event, the USA’s
The Alternative Social Networks
The recent pandemic has shown hidden faces of so many companies and governments. Media and social companies have too many interests, making it difficult to allow free speech.
Biden Can’t Make Washington a Beacon for Human Rights by Returning to Business as Usual
After four years of outgoing U.S.President Donald Trump’s indifference and even hostility to human rights, the election of Joe Biden provides an opportunity for fundamental change.
India: Growing Crackdown on Activists, Critics
(New York) – The Indian government increasingly harassed, detained, and prosecuted activists, journalists, and others critical of the government or its policies, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2021.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government brought politically motivated cases, including under broadly worded sedition and counterterrorism laws,
Libya: Militia Terrorized Town, Leaving Mass Graves
(Beirut) – Hundreds of residents of the Libyan town Tarhouna were abducted or reported missing between 2014 and 2020, Human Rights Watch said today.
Pfizer Engaging Illegal Marketing Practices Assessed Billions In Criminal Convictions
A paper published in 2010 by Robert G.Evans, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Vancouver School of Economics, UBC titled "Tough on Crime? Pfizer and the CIHR" outlines the immoral, unethical and criminal activities of Pfizer up until 2010
COVID Is Being Used By Certain Forces To Advance Their Evil Agenda
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, former head of the Vatican Supreme Court has shared his opinion that "evil" forces are using COVID to manipulate human consciousness and bring about a "Great Reset" that is not in the best interests of humanity. Why do we have such a hard time having appropriate
“Lockdowns Do Not Control Coronavirus” Evidenced by The US Institute For Economic Research
The American Institute for Economic Research recently shared some information that calls into question the effectiveness of lockdown measures for combating COVID.
Joint Statement: Cambodia: Urgently Protect Prisoners From COVID-19
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to take urgent action to safeguard the right to health of people in detention, prison officials, and the wider community by conducting rigorous testing of
Human Rights Watch Briefing Note for the Nineteenth Session of the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties
The states parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will meet from December 14 to 16, 2020 in The Hague for the annual session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) and, tentatively, from December 17 to 23, 2020 in New York in a resume session. Although the session was
Are We Being Told The Truth About COVID-19? Professor Sucharit Bhakdi
Below is an interview with renowned scientist Dr.Sucharit Bhakdi discussing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ensuring High-Quality International Criminal Court Judges
In early November, during the lead-up to a critical election at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court’s member countries hosted roundtable discussions with candidates to sit on the ICC’s bench.
The members are due to elect six new judges, a third of the court’s 18-member bench,
Liberia: Milestone Swiss Trial for Wartime Atrocities
(Geneva) – The trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes during Liberia’s first civil war is an important step forward for victims, Human Rights Watch said today.
On December 3, 2020, a criminal court in the city of Bellinzona, Switzerland, will convene the