Human Rights Watch
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Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to 2 years in prison in AlgeriaHuman Rights Watch has said Raouf Farrah's arrest came amid a larger crackdown against Algeria's pro-democracy movementCanadaAug 29, 2023
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Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria to stand trial in AugustRaouf Farrah has been detained in Algeria since February on charges he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order.CrimeJul 25, 2023
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Extreme heat ‘disproportionately’ impacts people with disabilities: reportHeatwaves led to some 16,000 excess deaths last year in Europe but some countries, including Spain, do not break down data to show how people with disabilities are affected.WorldJun 26, 2023
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‘State of emergency’ in U.S. threatening LGBTQ2+ people: Human Rights CampaignThe group released a guidebook pointing to laws it deems discriminatory in each state along with resources to help people relocate to states with stronger LGBTQ2+ protections.U.S. NewsJun 6, 2023
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Missing Canadian women and girls called family from Syrian camp: Edmonton lawyerThe two women and three teens who were to be repatriated from Syria said they're alive but have been mistreated, need medical attention and have lost all their possessions.CanadaApr 18, 2023
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‘Litany of human rights crises’ in 2022 — but some good signs: HRW reportThe year presented new opportunities to strengthen protections against violations, Human Rights Watch said in its annual world report.WorldJan 12, 2023
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Violence against Indigenous Peoples persists across Canada: Human Rights WatchThe report states that the lack of access to clean, safe drinking water in Indigenous communities has continued to "pose a major public health concern."CanadaJan 11, 2023
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Canada can jail asylum seekers indefinitely — but now there’s a movement to change thatAsylum seekers in Canada say they've experienced severe mental health issues while in immigration detention, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughtsInvestigationsOct 14, 2022
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A Ukrainian village falls victim to another type of Russian war crime: cluster bombsRussian’s strategy of leveling cities before trying to advance has left Barvinkove battered and deserted.WorldMay 24, 2022
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B.C.’s inadequate heat-wave supports heightened risks to vulnerable people: reportThe province's inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer "compounded risks" for some vulnerable citizens, says an international human rights group.HealthOct 5, 2021
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