Monthly Archives: July 2024

2024-07-23: News Headlines

presstv.ir (2024-07-23). Palestinian man killed cruel Israeli jailer in 'heroic operation': Sources. presstv.ir The 23-year-old Palestinian man has been hailed by resistance factions for staging such a heroic and sophisticated operation.

newarab (2024-07-23). 'Tortured' Palestinian prisoner arrested for 'killing jailer'. newarab.com Ibrahim Mansour, from the village of Bidu near Tulkarm, was arrested on July 10, two days after the body of prison service employee Yochai Avni was found, police said in joint statement with the Shin Bet security services. | Information reg…

newarab (2024-07-23). UAE sentences Bangladeshis to prison over Dhaka govt protests. newarab.com A The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on Sunday handed 10-year prison sentence…

geo.tv (2024-07-23). WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange enjoys life as free man after release. geo.tv WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange poses with wife, Stella, and their two children Gabriel and Max on a beach in Australia. — Instagram/@stellaassangeWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange seems to be enjoying his "free" life after being released from a British prison nearly a month ago and…

Staff (2024-07-23). UAE court sentences 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10-year prison terms for protesting against their home government. muslimmirror.com A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10 years in prison each for organizing and participating in protests against their home government. The verdict, announced on Monday, has drawn international attention and concern over the treatment of expatriates involved in political activities. The convicted individuals were found guilty of …

Staff (2024-07-23). UAE court sentences 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10-year prison terms for protesting against their home government. muslimmirror.com A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced 53 Bangladeshi nationals to 10 years in prison each for organizing and participating in protests against their home government. The verdict, announced on Monday, has drawn international attention and concern over the treatment of expatriates involved in political activities. The convicted individuals were found guilty of …

presstv.ir (2024-07-23). UAE imprisons 57 Bangladeshis for protests against their home government. presstv.ir The UAE sentences 57 Bangladeshi expatriates to lengthy prison terms for staging protest in the Persian Gulf Arab country against their government.

WSWS (2024-07-23). UK judge hands down four and five-year jail terms to Just Stop Oil campaigners for peaceful protest. wsws.org Though the bulk of these proceedings leading to the jailings took place under Rishi Sunak's Conservative government, they have been signed off by Sir Keir Starmer's new Labour government.

publicbooks (2024-07-23). What Works: Lessons on Fighting Oppression and Building Power From Across the Globe. publicbooks.org When, how, and why does collective organizing achieve positive effects for those engaging in this difficult, and oftentimes risky, endeavor?

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-23). Azerbaijan: Free Academic Facing Bogus Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A photograph of Gubad Ibadoghlu taken in 2021. | © 2021 Private | (Berlin, July 23, 2024) — Azerbaijan should free Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, an academic arrested a year ago who is facing up to 17 years in prison on trumped-up charges, and end its crackdown on activists and journalists who criticize the government, a group of nongovernmental organizations including Human Rights Watch said in a statement released today.The following is their statement: July 23 — We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the ongoing crackdown against civil society in Azerbaijan that h…

aljazeera (2024-07-23). Russia charges Russian-German lawyer with treason. aljazeera.com German Moyzhes was arrested in St Petersburg in late May and is being held in pretrial detention in a Moscow prison.

(2024-07-23). Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

DPA (2024-07-23). US-Russian journalist jailed for over 6 years in Russia for reporting false information. scmp.com Alsu Kurmasheva, who works for the US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty outlet, had been in prison since October.

The Independent (2024-07-23). Accountant remanded on charges of aggravated homosexuality. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Godfrey Kavuma, an accountant for a Kanyanya-based Non-Governmental Organization, has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of aggravated homosexuality involving a 16-year-old boy. Kavuma allegedly lured the boy into the act with promises of a job. Kavuma appeared before the Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court on Monday to be updated …

Associated Press (2024-07-23). Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images in streaming series. scmp.com Lawsuit involves nude images shown in The Trial of Hunter Biden, which features 'mock trial' of president's son on charges he has not faced.

The Independent (2024-07-23). Prisons hold back suspects from courts over protest security concerns. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Prisons Services has today not produced any suspects in all Kampala and Wakiso District Courts for hearing of various criminal cases, Uganda Radio Network has learnt. URN reporter visited courts in Kampala City Centre that host criminal sessions and found that there was no business going on regarding …

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2024-07-20: News Headlines

Sharmila Devi (2024-07-20). World Report] Calls for closure of Israeli detention centre and hospital. thelancet.com Israeli medics working at Sde Teiman have spoken out over conditions and practices at the facility. Sharmila Devi reports.

Ali Salam (2024-07-20). Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian Near Hebron. imemc.org Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man, on Friday night, in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. According to medical sources at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, the former prisoner, Ibrahim Hamza Ibrahim Zaqaqiq, 20, died shortly after being shot in the head with live …

newarab (2024-07-20). Algeria places pro-democracy activists in pre-trial detention. newarab.com Eight Algerian activists from The activists were arrested between July 8 and 15 in Bejaia, some 220 kilometres (136 miles) east of the capital Algiers. | Mira Mokhnache, a university professor and human rights defender, along with seven other activists were placed in pre-trial detention on Thursday by an investigating j…

newarab (2024-07-20). Children as young as 7 'arrested' by German police at Gaza demos. newarab.com Berlin police is arresting children at The most recent confirmed arrest of children involved the early June detention of a 7-year-old boy for allegedly hitting an officer's helmet with his flag. In a witness statement shown to The New Arab (TNA), the boy's father said he had been carrying his son on his shoulders at a march when they suddenly found themselves surrounded by officers who lashed out…

newarab (2024-07-20). Tunisia presidential hopeful gets jail sentence, life ban. newarab.com A potential Tunisian presidential candidate on Friday received an eight-month prison sentence and lifetime ban from running for office, reports said, with NGOs warning of increasing obstacles for Lotfi Mraihi, head of left-wing opposition Republican People's Union, was arrested on July 3 on suspicion of corruption. | In addition to the prison sentence, Mraihi, who announced his candidacy in early April, was given a lifetime ban from standing in any election, Tunisian media said.

Staff (2024-07-20). From Kanaky to Palestine, resistance to colonial incarceration. samidoun.net The following statement/article, by Samidoun Paris Banlieue, was published first in French. The English translation is below: samidoun.net/fr/2024/07/la-question-carcerale-dans-la-colonisation-de-la-kanaky-a-la-palestine/. Kanaky, called New Caledonia by the French, is a French colony ("overseas collectivity") where, this year, after widespread protests and demonstrations, French military forces targeted demonstrators, imposed a countrywide ban on TikTok, and have now seized multiple …

The Independent (2024-07-20). Geraldine Ssali, MPS committed to high court over corruption. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa has been sent on remand to Luzira prison on charges of conspiring with five others to defraud the government of billions of shillings. The others are Igara East MP, Michael Mawanda, Elgon County MP, Mudimi Wamakuyu, …

(2024-07-20). Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

aljazeera (2024-07-20). Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October. aljazeera.com As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can't be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed.

Plus News (2024-07-20). Geraldine Ssali, MPS Committed To High Court Over Corruption. plusnews.ug The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa has been sent on remand to Luzira prison on charges of conspiring with five others to defraud the government of billions of shillings. The others are Igara East MP, Michael Mawanda, Elgon County MP, Mudimi Wamakuyu, and their Busiki County counterpart, …

Dania Akkad (2024-07-19). Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign. middleeasteye.net Saudi fitness teacher, jailed for supporting women's rights, target of sexual harassment campaign | Sentenced to 11 years in prison over social media posts, Manahel al-Otaibi is now being followed around prison by harassers, her sister says | | Manahel al-Otaibi is a Saudi fitness instructor a…

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