The trial of five men accused of kidnapping and torturing four French journalists has begun in Paris, marking a crucial step in the fight against impunity for crimes committed against journalists during Syria’s decade-long conflict. The accused members of ISIS stand trial for their role in the abduction of Didier François, Édoud Elias, Nicolas Hénin, […]
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, issued a stark warning on Monday about the escalating global conflicts and increasing societal polarization. Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk emphasized the growing “turbulence and unpredictability” driven by intensifying conflicts in regions such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, […]
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Amnesty International has urged for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians detained by Israel, regardless of the progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The human rights group emphasized that the fate of hostages and detainees should not be tied to the results of the next phase of talks between Hamas and […]
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The People’s Pension (TPP), one of the UK’s largest independent pension funds, has made a strategic decision to move £28 billion ($35.3 billion) of its assets to Amundi and Invesco, signaling its stronger commitment to responsible investment, sustainability, and climate-focused strategies. This move comes after a thorough review of the fund’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and […]
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As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate the nation, former Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s spokesperson Iuliia Mendel has voiced growing concerns that the majority of Ukrainians are seeking an end to the conflict. In a recent interview with France 24 at the end of February 2025, Mendel highlighted the deep desire among the Ukrainian […]
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On 6 March 2025, the First Court for the Conclusion of Traditional Criminal Cases in Oaxaca will hold the sentencing hearing for Pablo López Alavez, an indigenous Zapoteco human rights defender who has been imprisoned for over 14 years without just cause. López Alavez, a prominent environmental and indigenous rights activist from San Isidro Aloápam, […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has announced the commencement of the Angel Investor Relief Scheme, designed to help innovative start-ups attract much-needed investment. This scheme provides Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief to individual investors who back early-stage, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The relief offers a reduced CGT rate of 16% on gains […]
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The Commission has allocated today €76 million in EU humanitarian to address the needs of people affected by the main crises in South and Southeast Asia. Out of this amount, €32.3 million will support Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. A further €33 million will support the population affected by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. The […]
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The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. In the recent Competitiveness Compass, the Commission set out its vision to make the EU’s economy more prosperous and competitive, building on the recommendations of the Draghi report. To regain competitiveness and unleash growth, […]
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Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, Guinea’s former prime minister under deposed President Alpha Condé, has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption and embezzling public funds. The special court in Conakry found Fofana guilty of stealing up to $1.7 million, primarily from social welfare programs, including those set up during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition […]
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