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Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for ser...

After 3 year of conflict, #EU #FAC should led to commitments for #Sudan:

⛑️Robust measures to protect civilians
⚖️Support for accountability
✍️Sanction on those responsible of crimes & #UAE actors fueling conflict with arms & mercenaries.

www.hrw.org/news/2026/04... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

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In light of upcoming European Union talks with the Taliban, the EU should not risk legitimizing the Taliban through cooperation on deportations. Returning people to Afghanistan would put lives at risk.

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Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children.

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Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children.

HRW’s Africa advocacy director calls for defining rights-based standards across the continent.

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Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling on April 21, 2026, against Hungary’s 2021 anti-LGBT law is an important rejection of efforts to stigmatize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgen...

A major ruling from Europe’s top court:

🇭🇺Hungary’s anti-LGBT "propaganda" law violates EU law and core values like dignity, equality, and freedom of expression.

Discrimination dressed up as “child protection” doesn’t pass legal scrutiny. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...

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🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈⚖️🇭🇺 A legal earthquake - CJEU finds Hungary to have violated EU law on multiple counts with its anti-LGBT+ legislation (as expected) but also for the first time in history, in an EU law-reshaping precedent, finds Hungary to violate Art 2 TEU in a self-standing manner.

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Palestijnse mensenrechtenorganisaties kunnen hun werk niet doen door sancties van de VS. Deze krijgen de ngo’s opgelegd omdat ze samenwerken met het Internationaal Strafhof, dat arrestatiebevelen tegen Israëlische leiders heeft uitstaan.

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Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling on April 21, 2026, against Hungary’s 2021 anti-LGBT law is an important rejection of efforts to stigmatize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgen...

“This is a landmark ruling making clear that Hungary’s anti-LGBT law has no place in the European Union and should be repealed."

- Lydia Gall, senior Europe and Central Asia researcher @hrw.org

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Ethiopia: Persecution of Tigrayans Unrelenting Authorities and security forces in Ethiopia’s contested Western Tigray Zone are arbitrarily detaining ethnic Tigrayans and imposing a discriminatory system that severely restricts their movements, emp...

“Tigrayans in Western Tigray Zone are facing severe and dehumanizing restrictions on all aspects of their lives.

The Ethiopian authorities and their partners seem determined to ignore the treatment of Tigrayans as effectively second-class citizens.”

- Laetitia Bader / @hrw.org

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Restore Earth Day’s Legacy This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment as the EPA continues to erase the safeguards it was created to uphold.

This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment, as the US Environmental Protection Agency erases the safeguards it was created to uphold, in these times of Trump.

Time to speak up and reclaim a future where government policy protects every life and every community.

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“Excuse me… reclaiming my time. He never said the word ‘ fraud’. What he was talking about was we have to pay more for wars.”

@congressmanboyle.bsky.social won’t let russ vought 🤥 sane-wash Trump saying 🇺🇸 can’t afford to pay for health care, day care, etc…

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Ukrainian drones struck the refinery in Novokuybyshevsk. Samara region, in Russia. A large fire is raging.

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A federal judge in Illinois today ruled that the Trump administration improperly coerced Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking apps in violation of the First Amendment. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Trump seeks ‘resolution' of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.

Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.

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The head of the FBI isn't supposed to be getting blackout drunk. He's supposed to be cross-dressing

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screen shot of iPaper piece describing how UK is giving up on the US amid calls to make a Brexit U-turn,

Let's do more than talk please.
Action on Rejoining NOW.

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Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

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I put out a montage of him a while ago sniffling in nearly every podcast interview he did for two years, but maybe that wasn’t the only thing he had going on.

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Le cimentier français Lafarge reconnu coupable de financement de terrorisme en Syrie, prison ferme pour plusieurs anciens dirigeants – franceinfo La justice reprochait à l'entreprise d'avoir versé plusieurs millions d'euros à des groupes jihadistes, dont l'organisation Etat islamique, afin qu'ils permettent à une usine de fonctionner en pleine guerre civile.

#Lafarge reconnu coupable pour financement de terrorisme et complicité de crimes contre l’humanité : la #LDH salue cette décision historique et rappelle que les intérêts économiques ne doivent pas primer sur les droits humains.

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Trump: "For the first time in more than 50 years, we now have reverse migration. A beautiful thing actually."

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Miljarder till villaägare – ingenting till hyresgäster Än en gång spottar Tidö-regeringen hyresgäster rakt i ansiktet. 

Än en gång spottar Tidö-regeringen hyresgäster rakt i ansiktet, skriver Somar Al Naher.

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Green MP: Labour caricatures working-class people over greyhound racing Hannah Spencer says minister ‘continuously offends people by saying working-class people don’t care about dogs’ Labour is “offensively caricaturing” working-class people by saying they do not want a greyhound racing ban in England, the Green party MP Hannah Spencer has said. The sport has traditionally been associated with working-class culture and has historically been popular in so-called red wall areas, which Labour insiders suggest is part of the reason why there are no plans for England to follow bans announced last month in Scotland and Wales. Continue reading...

Green MP: Labour caricatures working-class people over greyhound racing

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US extends waiver for sanctioned Russian oil purchase as global prices fall <article data-history-node-id="438484" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-extends-waiver-sanctioned-russian-oil-purchase-global-prices-fall" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-extends-waiver-sanctioned-russian-oil-purchase-global-prices-fall" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">US extends waiver for sanctioned Russian oil purchase as global prices fall</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The US Department of the Treasury issued a waiver allowing the delivery and sale of sanctioned Russian crude as the administration seeks to ease prices during the war involving Iran, CNN reported.  </p> <p>The licence applies to Russian crude and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of 17 April and authorises shipments through 16 May, after a previous waiver expired on 11 April. </p> <p>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier said the administration would not renew the licence.</p> <p>“As negotiations accelerate, Treasury wants to ensure oil is available to those who need it,” a department spokesperson said. </p> <p>Russia plans to send a second ship carrying oil to Cuba, Interfax news agency reported, citing Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev.</p> <figure role="group" class="media-block"> <div class="group-inner"> <div alt="Russian oil tanker enters the anchorage of Cuba's Matanzas port on 1 April 2026. REUTERS" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7f9596e5-fb15-4a39-a7a1-0a45f9a62c60" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <img src="https://www.middleeasteye.net/sites/default/files/Russian%20oil%20tanker%20enters%20anchorage%20of%20Cuba%27s%20Matanzas%20port.JPG" width="1341" height="754" alt="Russian oil tanker enters the anchorage of Cuba's Matanzas port on 1 April 2026. REUTERS" typeof="foaf:Image" fetchpriority="high"> </div> <figcaption>Russian oil tanker enters the anchorage of Cuba's Matanzas port on 1 April 2026. REUTERS</figcaption> </div> </figure> <p><span style="background: url("https://www.middleeasteye.net/modules/contrib/ckeditor/vendor/plugins/widget/images/handle.png") rgba(220, 220, 220, 0.5); top: -15px; left: 0px;"><img height="15" role="presentation" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" loading="lazy"></span></p> </div> </div> </article>

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‘Almost like a Bond villain’: why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM While the Labour leader is deeply unpopular, several factors – including the Iran war – seem to be delaying his exit

‘Almost like a Bond villain’: why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

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US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached by Wednesday. He said the US blockade on Iranian ports will continue if a long-term deal is not agreed.

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Tokayev calls for UN Security Council reform and strategic restraint at Antalya Diplomacy Forum Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev used his platform at the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum to deliver a pointed critique of the United Nations’ structural weaknesses while advocating for greater responsibility and restraint from global leaders. Speaking on the high-level panel “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,” Tokayev underscored the urgent need for multilateral reform amid escalating regional conflicts that increasingly spill over into global crises. A veteran multilateralist’s call for change Tokayev’s remarks carried particular weight given his distinguished UN track record. From 2011 to 2013, he served as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) and UN Under-Secretary-General while also acting as the Secretary-General’s Personal Representative to the Conference on Disarmament. Earlier in his career, as Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister and later Prime Minister, he played a key role in the country’s nuclear disarmament efforts, a cornerstone of its international profile. His experience has long shaped Kazakhstan’s proactive stance on preventive diplomacy, disarmament, and UN-cantered multilateralism, including recent initiatives such as hosting the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia. In Antalya, Tokayev reaffirmed the UN’s status as an “indispensable and universal organisation” but warned that its effectiveness is severely hampered by outdated structures. He singled out the UN Security Council as “the main element requiring reform,” noting that its current composition and decision-making dynamics have become a central obstacle to meaningful institutional change. Despite broad agreement on the need for overhaul, Tokayev expressed skepticism about near-term progress, citing years of stalled negotiations and a lack of tangible outcomes. He highlighted a troubling trend: major negotiations on global conflicts are increasingly occurring outside UN frameworks, risking the marginalisation of the organisation. Tokayev called for a reassessment of certain UN Charter provisions that no longer reflect today’s geopolitical realities, arguing that without substantive reform and renewed political commitment, the multilateral system’s long-term viability is at stake. He also stressed the importance of preventive diplomacy—anticipating and mitigating conflicts before they escalate – while noting that implementation remains limited despite decades of discussion. Leadership, middle powers, and regional flashpoints Beyond institutional reform, Tokayev emphasised that effective global leadership today demands “responsibility and restraint,” particularly in peace and security matters. In an era of heightened uncertainty where regional conflicts rapidly acquire global dimensions, he argued that “strategic restraint” is essential to avoid dangerous escalation. The Kazakh leader pointed to the growing role of “middle powers” such as Kazakhstan and host nation Turkey, which he said often demonstrate greater pragmatism and responsibility than major powers in tackling complex challenges. He suggested enhanced Kazakhstan-Turkish cooperation could serve as a model for diversified, flexible diplomacy. On the Middle East, Tokayev described the situation as complex and urged caution in public assessments. Kazakhstan has expressed solidarity with Gulf countries and consistently called for restraint to prevent further escalation. He noted the significant economic fallout – disruptions to energy and trade flows – and stressed that the central issue remains nuclear proliferation, not peripheral concerns such as maritime routes. While acknowledging the Strait of Hormuz’s importance, he observed that such routes were functioning before the latest tensions and should not overshadow core diplomatic priorities. Tokayev also touched on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, urging international institutions to adapt proactively rather than reactively. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, hosted annually by Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has become a key platform for high-level dialogue on international security, diplomacy, and global governance. Now in its fifth edition (April 17–19), the event convened leaders, diplomats, and experts from more than 150 countries under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.” Panels, keynotes, and bilateral meetings focused on geopolitical tensions, shifting power balances, and pressures on multilateral institutions. Caption: The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum [Akorda]

Tokayev calls for UN Security Council reform and strategic restraint at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

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Comment les impôts financent le pire de l’extrême droite Après Némésis, «Libération» révèle comment d’autres groupuscules identitaires racistes et royalistes profitent de la législation sur la défiscalisation des dons, censés aider les associations d’intérêt général, pour se financer.

Comment les impôts financent le pire de l’extrême droite

Après Némésis, Libé révèle comment d’autres groupuscules identitaires racistes et royalistes profitent de la législation sur la défiscalisation des dons. Edito :

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