Human Rights
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Thousands of Indian Labor Delegates Protest US Actions in Venezuela
DID Press: Thousands of delegates attending the 18th National Workers’ Conference in Visakhapatnam, India, staged protests against what they described as the illegal actions of the United States in Venezuela, passing a resolution condemning Washington’s intervention. Participants chanted slogans denouncing…
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US Unilateral Power Play Seen Undermining Global Order
DID Press: United States’ recent intervention in Venezuela and the detention of the country’s elected president has once again revealed a Washington that appears to see itself operating beyond international rules and norms. Analysts argue this is not an isolated…
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NYT: Operation to Seize Maduro Left at Least 40 Dead
DID Press: New York Times reported that at least 40 people — including civilians and members of the security forces — were killed during the U.S. military operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A senior Venezuelan official told the…
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Russia Demands US Release Maduro and His Wife
DID Press: Russia called on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, confirming that both are currently in U.S. custody. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Washington should reconsider its position and free what it described as “the…
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UN Chief Urges Respect for Int’l Law amid Escalating Venezuela Crisis
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern over the rapid escalation of the crisis in Venezuela, following a U.S. military operation and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, and called for full respect for international law. UN spokesperson…
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US Anti-War Groups Rally against “Oil War” on Venezuela
DID Press: US anti-war organizations issued an urgent call for nationwide protests in response to escalating tensions and what they describe as “America’s war against Venezuela.” The ANSWER coalition announced that the demonstrations aim to denounce recent U.S. actions in…
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Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn NGOs Deregistration in Palestine
DID Press: 19 Israeli human rights organizations, along with several international bodies, have condemned the Israeli government’s decision to revoke the operational licenses of 37 international relief and non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).…
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Afghan Travelers Say Islamabad Airport Charges $150 Exit Fee
DID Press: Several Afghan passengers say that, despite possessing valid tickets and Pakistani visas, officials at Islamabad International Airport prevented them from departing. According to accounts provided to the media, airport personnel allegedly told these travelers they must pay an…
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