Joshua Frank(2024-09-10). Cal State Professors Targeted for Exposing School's Ties to Israel's Genocide in Gaza.counterpunch.org Last month, in a tangible victory for the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement, San Francisco State University (SFSU) agreed to pull its investment from four companies tied to weapons manufacturing and Israel's genocide in Gaza. The four include Lockheed Martin, aerospace company Leonardo, military contractor Palantir, and construction equipment maker Caterpillar, whose bulldozers have
Juliette Rousselot(2024-09-07). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families.fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
hindustantimes(2024-09-06). Another Embarrassment For Zelensky? Russia Bombs Ukraine's Kamikaze Drones Even Before Take Off.hindustantimes.com Russia's Defense Ministry released a video claiming to have successfully neutralised Ukrainian kamikaze drone teams in the Kharkiv region. The footage reportedly shows Russian forces, part of the Sever Group, conducting a reconnaissance operation to detect and target UAV launching points. According to the MoD, drones provided real-time intelligence, enabling artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions. Watch for more.
MEE staff(2024-09-06). Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission.middleeasteye.net Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission | Fact-finding report reveals range of crimes by RSF and Sudanese army, including rape, killings and torture, and calls for arms embargo | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on the occasion of…