Monday, May 20

Human rights

The relations between economics and human rights are undeniably present in today’s world. Each day, nations make decisions that negatively or positively affect the lives of their citizens. Combatting human rights violations is a common goal in the international community. Global diplomacy reacts to such infractions with heavy economic and political repercussions such as sanctions and boycotts. The continued monitoring and reporting of these responses is a large component of the longevity of this beat. For more on this topic, see the Human Rights Resources page.

Council Of Inquiry Launched On Russia’s War Against Ukraine
7Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, Human rights, Types of News: Brief, UN Security Council

Council Of Inquiry Launched On Russia’s War Against Ukraine

The UNHRC established a Commission of Inquiry on Russia's war on March 4, 2022. UN Human Rights Council Votes 32-2 On Resolution (Full Text) March 7, 2022—While wars may seemingly be created overnight, as in the case of Russia's aggression against its neighbor, no-fly zones and official state support for the territory violated are not. It is too soon to predict where this is heading. Even as Western leaders rule out the involvement of the NATO alliance, they and the rest of most of the world are carefully trodding towards confronting Vladimir Putin and the Russian government. Moral And Legal Support Mounts Moral support for Ukraine continues to grow, and an accumulation of legal and diplomatic is mounting. On March 4, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution condemn...
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Protests And Political Imprisonment In Russia
4Mar By Jacob DavenportNo Comments
Domestic Politics, Human rights, Political Systems, Domestic Politics, Types of News: Brief

Protests And Political Imprisonment In Russia

Photo by @Martin_camera Russian Opposition Leader Alexey Navalny Calls For Anti-War Protests Editor's Note: As Russian President Vladimir Putin accelerates its war against Ukrainians, world leaders and foreign policy watchers are increasingly counting on Russian citizens to take responsibility for ending the war. Mohr Media's intern Jacob Davenport reports on the unfolding developments and some background. March 4, 2022--In response to the military invasion of Ukraine, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny encouraged his fellow citizens to continue protesting against the war. From Prison, Navalny Says 'Go Protest' Navalny said Russian citizens should be prepared to “fill prisons and paddy wagons” as a means of demonstration and protest in response to “Moscow’s unprovoke...
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In An Emergency Session, 141 Nations Condemn Russia’s Military Actions in Ukraine
2Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, Human rights, International Law, Legal Battles, Types of News: Brief, UN Security Council

In An Emergency Session, 141 Nations Condemn Russia’s Military Actions in Ukraine

UN General Assembly vote on March 2, 2022 Resolution Calls On Russia To Immediately Cease Its Use Of Force Against Ukraine March 2, 2022--In an extraordinary session of the United Nation's General Assembly, representatives from 141 countries voted to condemn Russia's military assault on Ukraine, uphold the UN charter and call for an immediate end to the bloodshed. It was only the 11th time in the organization's history that the General Assembly held an emergency session. The four-page resolution recalls several previous resolutions supporting territorial integrity and national sovereignty. Furthermore, it minces no words about condemning Russia. unga-resolution-Russia-UkraineDownload Belarus Condemned Too The resolution also calls out Russia's ally Belarus. Specifically,...
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Russia Loses Soft Power Too As Sports Says ‘No’
2Mar By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Diplomacy, Globalization, Global Disintegration, Human rights, Types of News: Analysis

Russia Loses Soft Power Too As Sports Says ‘No’

Olympic Committee, FIFA, UEFA, Others Shutting Athletes Out Editor's Note: Soft power is the ability of a country to convince and attract rather than coerce. It can include its appeal of culture, reputation, business, and sports. Soft power is a significant component of global relations, and Russia is losing its fast. Belarus is right behind them. Ukrainian footballer Alex Zinchenko is not the only one rebuking Russian President Vladimir Putin for his war. Athletic organizations are banning Russian and Belarusian teams from competitions. By Ernesto Rodriguez in Madrid March 2, 2022—While we are all still shell-shocked after the “surprise” invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it is also important to start seriously analyzing the many ways the West is fighting this war. While it is to...
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Unsealed Document Reveals New Twist In The Alex Saab Story
18Feb By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Communism, Dictatorship, Corruption, Bribes, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering, Human rights, Types of News: Analysis

Unsealed Document Reveals New Twist In The Alex Saab Story

International Corruption Case Spanning Two Continents And Two Decades Grows Even More Intriguing By Ernesto Rodgriguez @Ernestoalexan February 18, 2022—Since 2018, the mere mention of the name Alex Saab to Venezuelans at home and abroad evokes bad memories of rotten food and rice with metal.  For the rest of the world, here’s a bit of background that puts this week’s revelations in perspective. Saab is the Columbian businessman who cheated Venezuela’s starving population during the worst point of an economic and political crisis that continues to this day.  A Corrupt Food Program In terms of international intrigue, the Saab story is one for the ages. It was in 2018 when an investigations team at ArmandoInfo published a piece about corruption inside the food Ve...
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Hundreds Of NGOs Pressure Olympics Sponsors For Action
8Feb By Ramsha ZubairiNo Comments
Diplomacy, Domestic Politics, Human rights, Organizations, IMF, WTO, G7, Types of News: Brief

Hundreds Of NGOs Pressure Olympics Sponsors For Action

Photo by Chinese-Australian Artist Badiucao for the Human Rights Watch February 8, 2022—As Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 commenced on February 4 in China, more than 240 non-governmental organizations from around the world joined hands to demand answers from the corporate sponsors of the games. "It’s not possible for the Olympic Games to be a ‘force for good,’ as the International Olympic Committee claims, while the host government is committing grave crimes in violation of international law," said Sophie Richardson, a director at Human Rights Watch, in a news release. According to the HRW, human rights advocates have documented scores of abuses by China since the Olympic committee selected Beijing for the 2022 Winter Games. These include: Arbitrary detention, torture, and force...
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Russian Court Closes International Nonprofit Critical of the Soviet Union
29Dec By Patti MohrNo Comments
Human rights, Types of News: Brief

Russian Court Closes International Nonprofit Critical of the Soviet Union

December 29, 2021--A Russian court closed a human rights organization called International Memorial for failing to mark a number of its social media posts as coming from a "foreign agent," the BBC reported on Tuesday. On its website, International Memorial is a Moscow-based nonprofit organization “studying political repressions in the USSR and in present-day Russia.” According to reporting by the BBC, the court prosecutor called the organization a “public threat,” saying it receives money from the West and focuses on crimes by the Soviet Union. Separately, a Moscow court closed its affiliate Memorial on Wednesday, the Financial Times reported. Representatives from many Western governments condemned the action. For example, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the grou...
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Germany’s New Coalition Government Puts Values First In Foreign Policy
8Dec By Patti MohrNo Comments
Democracy, Diplomacy, Europe, EU, Eurozone, Human rights, Types of News: Analysis

Germany’s New Coalition Government Puts Values First In Foreign Policy

A Tougher Stance On China Is Likely December 8, 2021--It's a momentous day for Germany, Europe's largest economy, as that country replaces Angela Merkel with a new chancellor after 16 years of her leadership in and out of the country. The Bundestag officially recognized Olaf Scholz as head of the government. Scholz represents the center-left Social-Democratic Party (SDP). This Fall, the party signed an agreement with the Green Party (Greens) and Liberal Democrats (FDP) to rule the country. The coalition deal promises "an innovative alliance" of parties that represent different traditions and perspectives. 50% Off your first digital audiobook. "We can make a contribution to softening political divisions and can initiate new political creativity. In this way, we can modernize so...
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Nicaragua Proves That Elections Don’t Mean Democracy
23Nov By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Communism, Dictatorship, Democracy, Human rights, Political Systems, Domestic Politics, Sanctions, Types of News: Analysis

Nicaragua Proves That Elections Don’t Mean Democracy

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife vote Nov. 7 in a "sham election" that gives him a 4th term. Political Repression Is Becoming A Trend In Nicaragua And Beyond November 23, 2021—It's a tale as old as time: A revolutionary hero defies a dictatorship, said hero becomes an international icon and beats the dictatorship. (Maybe even the rock band The Clash releases an album named after the movement.) And then, finally, that hero becomes a new dictator himself. That's the history you can see repeating itself in the Russian and Cuban revolutions. And now, in Nicaragua, and it's happening with President Daniel Ortega. Unfortunately, a trend is surfacing, and it's bad for democracy. Acts of repression by the Nicaraguan government are becoming the new normal in many parts...
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As Israeli Leader Rejects Palestinian State, Norway Steps Up Diplomacy
17Nov By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, Foreign Aid, International Development, Human rights, International Law, Legal Battles, Middle East, Political Systems, Domestic Politics, Types of News: Analysis

As Israeli Leader Rejects Palestinian State, Norway Steps Up Diplomacy

November 17, 2021--Amid a rejection of the two-state solution by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Norway's Foreign Ministry is hosting talks today with the goal of building up rule of law in the Palestinian territories. Today's meeting in Oslo, Norway represents the first in-person ministerial meeting by the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in two years. Norway's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt led the discussion. It's significant on multiple fronts. First, Norway is often instrumental in achieving breakthroughs in diplomacy. Earlier this year, the country's representatives achieved a solution for aid workers to continue to use a border crossing between Turkey and Syria. Later they helped bring Venezuelan leaders together with its opposition ...
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