Tag: human rights

House President appeals to EU over arrests of Greek Cypriots

The arrests of five Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas have triggered strong reactions in Cyprus, with political leaders, sports organisations and business groups...

Turkey urges UN to recognise TRNC, alleges “minority oppression” by Greece

Turkey has formally called for greater international engagement with the self-declared “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (TRNC) and raised allegations of discrimination against the...

ON THIS DAY: The rise and fall of the West

History is full of turning points. Some mark the rise of nations, others the loss of their moral standing. And on 8 August, several...

Rwanda to accept up to 250 deportees under Trump plan

Rwanda has confirmed it will accept up to 250 deportees from the United States as part of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation programme- a...

Israeli rights groups break taboo with accusations of genocide

When two human rights groups became the first major voices in Israel to accuse the state of committing genocide in Gaza, breaking a taboo in a...

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Spanish Prime Minister: “Cyprus is a victim of this war”

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Markwayne Mullin Homeland Security pick by Trump

Trump selects Oklahoma senator for DHS role US President Donald...

ON THIS DAY: Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali (1964)

In 1964, Cassius Clay, the reigning heavyweight boxing champion,...
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