Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Armed Conflict

Army Claims Full Control of Khartoum

The declaration followed clashes between the army and RSF earlier that day in the town of al-Jamuiya, southwest of Omdurman, and in the al-Salha neighbourhood.…

21 May, 2025

Formal pause in negotiations on a new UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement

Later the same day, Mr. Starmer faced questions in Parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions. The session followed a joint statement issued earlier this week by…

21 May, 2025

MEPs Debate EU Response to Gaza Crisis and Israel Trade Ties

The discussion also focused on the EU’s role in facilitating humanitarian aid and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.

21 May, 2025

Trickle of Aid Enters Gaza Amid Mounting Warnings

On Tuesday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada issued a joint statement condemning the expansion of Israeli military operations in Gaza and…

21 May, 2025

Escalation in Gaza

Separately, Israeli quadcopters reportedly targeted ambulances belonging to Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza.

21 May, 2025

Netherlands Calls for Review of EU-Israel Trade Pact Over Gaza

Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra, a former ambassador to Israel, informed EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell that he believes Israel is violating human rights…

20 May, 2025

Aid Dries Up as Gaza Crisis Deepens

On Monday, Western donor nations issued a joint statement signed by the foreign ministers of 25 countries, calling on Israel to immediately allow the full…

20 May, 2025

Fresh Strikes in Gaza Leave Dozens Dead

The targets included a house east of Deir al-Balah, a school in central Gaza, and a petrol station in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

20 May, 2025

New Round of Indirect Talks Between Israel and Hamas

Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri denied reports that the group had agreed to release nine Israeli prisoners in exchange for the truce. Abu Zuhri stated…

19 May, 2025

Israel Expands Ground Offensive as Death Toll Rises in Gaza

Israeli bombardment killed at least 151 people, according to local reports. Israel also announced the launch of its military campaign, dubbed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots”, marking…

19 May, 2025

Northern Gaza’s Hospitals Shut Down Amid Escalating Attacks

According to the director-general of Gaza’s health ministry, Israeli forces fired directly at the intensive care unit, hitting a patient without warning. Fifty-five people, including…

19 May, 2025

Global Commemorations and Protests Mark 77 Years Since the Nakba

Rallies and demonstrations are anticipated across North and South America on Sunday, as part of ongoing global protests calling for recognition and justice for the…

18 May, 2025