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Biden stresses human rights in foreign policy

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UNITED STATES

While the administration's response to these three situations has been muted, for both pragmatic and political reasons, Biden has taken steps to define his approach to a…

Rights moves will further tarnish Peru government

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PERU

The organisations argue that the killings constitute crimes against humanity. The case again highlights Peru’s poor human rights record, as does congressional approval last week…

Biden's foreign policy has human rights emphasis

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UNITED STATES

Separately, his administration on February 11 announced a sanctions regime to pressure the Myanmar military to reverse the recent coup. It has also instigated a return to…

Firms working in Israel face pressure on Palestinians

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

The July 19 law’s limiting of the right of national self-determination in Israel to the Jewish people has angered the Arab minority and provoked international criticism, including…

Ethiopia’s commitment to transitional justice may fade

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia has campaigned for an end to the ICHREE’s mandate by touting a draft transitional justice policy as an alternative to international oversight.

Same-sex ruling will face challenges in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

LGBTI rights in Latin America.

Easing of tensions will prove temporary in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

Speculation around some form of military intervention to remove President Nicolas Maduro has subsided, with a stepping up of international efforts to find a negotiated solution to…

Egypt is taking a risk hosting COP27

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EGYPT

Cairo wishes to use the summit to boost its prestige and promote tourism and investment. However, its opponents view COP27 as a unique opportunity to focus global attention on…

Latin America Operation Condor trials offer lessons

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LATIN AMERICA

Because of their backgrounds, US President Donald Trump’s choice of two highly divisive figures, Mike Pompeo and Gina Haspel, to become secretary of state and CIA director…

UK leader will keep trying to balance Israel policy

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UNITED KINGDOM

He said this was based on concerns that the relevant weapons could be used to violate human rights in Gaza. The decision to impose a partial ban has been criticised by Muslim…