Tag: United Nations
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Three months after their arrest, Damascus confirms the detention of journalists Eva Maria Michelmann and Ahmed Polad
The two journalists were reportedly caught up during the capture of Raqqa, where they had been researching Islamist networks. While authorities cite security concerns, supporters point to their journalistic work and valid press credentials. The Syrian transitional government officially confirmed…
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Apartheid claim still considered anti-Semitic in Germany, Pride stickers as “offending behaviour” against Israel
The highest international court has found Israel to be in violation of the UN Convention on Racial Discrimination and Apartheid. The German organisation RIAS and the Berlin Register do not draw any conclusions from this. In an unprecedented opinion on…
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Much less seaborne migration to Italy, government in Rome and U.N. report
The number of arrivals via the central Mediterranean route has fallen drastically by 2024. Libya announces an even tougher approach and concludes a new deal with the EU. Compared to 2023, significantly fewer people are arriving in Italy on the…
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Gaza war: International NGO’s appeal to United Nations to stop arms deliveries by all sides
16 human rights organisations are calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. Hamas is also prepared to do so. On Friday, the International Court of Justice could order Israel to halt all military operations. An alliance of 16 international…