CPJ`s latest prison survey reveals a record-breaking 361 journalists incarcerated globally as of December 1, 2024. The numbers have skyrocketed in countries like China, Israel, Tunisia, and Azerbaijan, driven by authoritarian crackdowns, war, and instability.
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The Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015, aims to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Developed countries are asked to provide financial assistance to less developed ones to meet climate goals. Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement in his first term and is doing it again. The belief of most Republicans that there is no such thing as climate change, against the overwhelming evidence, is nothing short of a travesty. Sadly, with the new Trump administration entering a second term, not only does the UN face an exceptionally hostile White House, but even many of the US’ friends and allies are bewildered and greatly concerned about what he might do next. They fear that nothing good will come out of this Trump administration and are bracing for the worst.
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#ParisAgreement #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Trump
President Trump`s second term poses not only a threat to human rights within the United States but also risks encouraging authoritarian regimes worldwide. Straight from the authoritarian leader’s playbook, his approach could inspire similar oppressive tactics globally.
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For Netanyahu and his fascist government, Trump’s idea of ethnic cleansing in Gaza of all Palestinians is a dream come true. This, along with the creeping, if not outright, annexation of the West Bank, would finally realize his dream of “greater Israel” as a God-given right; Trump, the Messiah, has come to deliver what God had promised the Jews. Genesis 17:8 (NIV) states, “The whole land of Canaan [Israel], where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.”
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Despite promises of reform, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman continues to suppress women's voices and punish dissent. While Salma al-Shehab, a Saudi women imprisoned simply for tweeting in support of women’s rights, has finally been released after enduring a four-year-long nightmare which included nearly 300 days in solitary confinement and denial of legal representation, other women, such as Manahel al-Otaibi and Noura al-Qahtani, remain imprisoned for posting about women’s rights. As Dana Ahmed from Amnesty International stated, “While today is a day to celebrate Salma’s release, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the many others serving similarly lengthy sentences in Saudi Arabia for their activities online.” Saudi authorities must stop persecuting individuals for peaceful activism. Salma’s release is just one step; justice demands freedom for all.
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Tens of thousands remain trapped in life-threatening conditions in al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria among renewed conflict following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. The suspension of US aid to organizations operating in these camps has worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis, risking further destabilization. Governments must urgently repatriate their citizens arbitrarily detained in these camps while ensuring due process for those accused of crimes. Syria’s caretaker government and all parties to the conflict should immediately secure these camps and address the appalling living conditions. “People detained unlawfully in al-Hol and Roj camps should not be left to languish forever,” said Hiba Zayadin, senior Middle East researcher at Human Rights Watch. A political solution for Syria must include an end to arbitrary detentions and comprehensive efforts to improve the security and dignity of all affected.
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🇽🇰 Happy Independence Day, Kosovo! 🇽🇰
On this special day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Kosovo as you celebrate the 17th year of independence. Your journey toward sovereignty and democracy, for which you have sacrificed so much, is a testament to your resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment and determination as a nation that has fought for its rightful place in the world.
As the heads of the political parties following the elections are negotiating to form a new coalition government, I am sure that they will all remember that at this auspicious time, they must put the welfare and wellbeing of the nation before the party's interest and form a government that stands by the people and for the people.
While many challenges remain ahead, Kosovo’s future is bright and promising. With the youngest population in Europe, full of energy, innovation, and the desire to excel, the country has immense potential to shape a prosperous and dynamic future; through a continued commitment to justice, democracy, and regional stability, Kosovo can achieve even greater success on the global stage.
Wishing you peace, progress, and a future filled with opportunity and success on all fronts.
Gëzuar Pavarësinë!
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Trump’s continued attacks on the very existence of transgender people are disgraceful and pointedly cruel. In the United States, 1.6 million adults and youth aged 13 and older identify as transgender (including transgender men, transgender women, and gender non-conforming individuals), less than one percent of the total population; the percent and number of people who identify as transgender has remained constant over time according to the Williams Institute at UCLA, disproving claims to the contrary. Indeed, transgender people have existed throughout history across numerous cultures. Transgender people have every right to express their gender identity however they see fit, and no government can legislate how these individuals should live their lives. Click here for more: alonben-meir.com/writing/trump-is-not-making-america-great-again-he-is-dismantling-americas-great...
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