Tag: #humanrights

HRW: April 16 Strike Destroyed Qasmieh Bridge, Severing Last Major Civilian Crossing Over Lebanon’s Litani

Human Rights Watch says an April 16 Israeli strike destroyed the Qasmieh bridge, the last main Litani River crossing for civilians, raising possible war-crime concerns.

#lebanon, #israel, #humanrights, #litani

Russia’s Supreme Court Declares Nobel-Winning Rights Group Memorial ‘Extremist’ and Bans Its Activities

Russia’s Supreme Court labeled Memorial 'extremist,' banning the Nobel-winning rights group's activities and exposing supporters to possible prosecution.

#humanrights, #russia, #memorial, #archives

U.N. Sanctions Four RSF Commanders Over El Fasher Siege and Atrocities

Security Council adds four Rapid Support Forces leaders to Darfur sanctions list, citing siege of El Fasher and alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity.

#sudan, #darfur, #unitednations, #sanctions, #humanrights

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Interior Minister, Security Chiefs and Two U.K.-Registered Crypto Exchanges Over Protest Crackdown

Washington targets Iranian officials and U.K.-registered crypto exchanges it says financed a deadly crackdown, as the EU moves to list the IRGC as terrorist.

#iran, #sanctions, #irgc, #cryptocurrency, #humanrights