How the Indian state neglects the health of political prisoners
84 year old human rights activist, priest and political prisoner Stan Swamy died in hospital on July 5 in India. Many have called his death an ‘institutional murder’ and a ‘custodial killing.’
Iran claims Israel attacked its nuclear site last month in attempt to derail Vienna talks
Pressure from Israel was pivotal in US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. Successive Israeli governments have opposed calls for its revival
Amid protests, Tories pass the draconian police bill in the UK House of Commons
Provisions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill proposed in the UK parliament will give the police more discretionary powers to control protests and public gatherings. The bill will now be considered by the House of Lords
Law that discriminates against Palestinian families in Israel set to expire after 18 years
The Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law was not renewed after a vote in the Knesset resulted in a tie. The law effectively separates Palestinians in the occupied territories from their spouses who are citizens of Israel
18 Hirak activists freed on Algerian independence day
There are still close to 300 political detainees being held in prisons in Algeria. The president has indicated that more releases will take place in the days to come
Over 30 people killed in military raid in Myanmar
Among those killed were members of the Depayin People’s Defense Force. Such groups have emerged across Myanmar to resist the junta in the aftermath of February’s coup
US forces leave largest military base in Afghanistan
Bagram base, about 60km north of Kabul, has been the centre for US operations since the invasion in 2001.
Human rights lawyers and activists arrested in Palestine
The arrests were conducted reportedly in relation to their participation in protests that have been taking place against the custodial death of well known anti-PA activist, Nizar Banat, last month