Residents and advocacy groups press Clayton County leaders over alleged jail failures, call for sheriff’s removal Several speakers at the Dec. 16 Clayton County Board of Commissioners meeting urged immediate investigation into conditions at the Clayton County Jail and called for the sheriff’s removal, citing alleged long detentions without hearings, mold, broken doors and conflicts of interest; commissioners did not take formal action at the meeting.

Residents are demanding urgent action to address shocking conditions at Clayton County Jail, including prolonged detentions and safety hazards.

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Residents urge supervisors to forward divestment recommendation; committee advances item to full board Dozens of residents and community groups urged the Finance and Government Operations Committee on Nov. 6 to forward a Sustainability Commission recommendation that would exclude new or renewed fossil fuel investments from the countyinvestment pool and to expand prohibitions to companies alleged to be complicit in human rights abuses. The FGOC put

Residents in Santa Clara County are demanding action to keep taxpayer dollars away from fossil fuel investments and companies linked to human rights abuses.

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Public urges Santa Clara County to adopt sustainable investment policy; staff says treasury has no fossil-fuel holdings Dozens of public commenters urged the Finance & Government Operations Committee to forward a Sustainability Commission recommendation to bar new or renewed investments in fossil fuels and to expand criteria to companies alleged to be complicit in human-rights abuses. County staff said the treasury pool contained no fossil-fuel company investments "

Residents and advocacy groups are rallying for Santa Clara County to ditch fossil fuel investments and hold corporations accountable for human rights abuses.

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UN rapporteur says Gaza ceasefire plan fails international-law standards and omits justice for victims At a New York briefing, the UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights criticized a proposed Gaza ceasefire plan as inadequate under international law, saying it preserves occupation dynamics, isolates Gaza from Palestinian territory and omits mechanisms for justice and accountability.

The UN's special rapporteur warns that the proposed Gaza ceasefire plan not only falls short of international law but also risks perpetuating cycles of violence by ignoring the core issues of Palestinian rights and justice.

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Sustainability Commission Urges County to Divest from Chevron Amid Climate and Human Rights Concerns County must halt investments in Chevron linked to climate and humanitarian crises.

Santa Clara County faces mounting pressure to cut ties with Chevron, as community leaders highlight the company's role in fueling climate crises and human rights abuses.

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Security Council members address Darfur war crimes and ICC cooperation challenges Council expresses commitment to address war crimes in Darfur and enhance ICC cooperation.

The UN Security Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling war crimes in Darfur, but challenges remain in securing cooperation from Sudanese authorities.

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Miami Council debates donation of firefighting equipment amid human rights concerns in Dominican Republic Council members discuss equipment donation while addressing human rights abuses against Haitians in Dominican Republic.

Miami-Dade's plan to donate firefighting equipment to the Dominican Republic sparks a crucial debate over human rights and equitable access for all communities.

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Israel's humanitarian aid to Gaza continues amid accusations and violence claims Israel facilitates aid delivery to Gaza while facing accusations and protests over hostages.

In a tense Security Council meeting, urgent calls for accountability in the Israel-Gaza conflict clashed with the dire need for humanitarian aid, leaving the world on edge.

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Congressman urges Treasury to enforce sanctions against Burma's military junta Congressman seeks commitment to bipartisan efforts in addressing sanctions enforcement for Burma.

The U.S. House Committee is pushing for stronger enforcement of sanctions against Burma's military junta, raising critical concerns about international financial access and human rights.

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Congress explores sanctions to combat Iran's nuclear potential and ties with North Korea Lawmakers discuss sanctions options to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons from North Korea.

Lawmakers are ramping up efforts to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions and ties with North Korea, pushing for targeted sanctions and accountability for human rights abuses.

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Congress assesses strategies to prevent Iran from acquiring North Korean nuclear technology Lawmakers request witness proposals to block nuclear cooperation between North Korea and Iran.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm on the dangerous potential for Iran to acquire nuclear technology from North Korea, urging a comprehensive strategy to prevent a catastrophic alliance.

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Palm Springs council urged to enhance community service awards vetting process Council should direct Human Rights Commission to revise community service awards nomination process

The Palm Springs City Council is under pressure to revamp the community service awards nomination process to restore integrity and public trust.

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Urgent call to secure vital evidence as documents risk loss amid flooding concerns Urgent need to secure valuable sites as critical evidence risks loss and destruction.

A critical opportunity to preserve vital evidence of atrocities in Syria is slipping away as officials warn that crucial documents are at risk of being lost forever.

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Conner family demands justice for 1975 bombing victims as Cuba faces human rights scrutiny Cuban government faces renewed scrutiny for human rights abuses and support of terrorism, says Joe Connor.

Joe Connor's heartbreaking testimony reveals the chilling connection between Cuba's regime and the brutal acts of terrorism that shattered his family and countless others.

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