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North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

August 15, 2023

North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

North Korea denounced a planned open Security Council meeting on their human rights record, labeling it as "despicable" and accusing the U.S. of pursuing its own geopolitical agenda.

Kenya-based British army training unit accused of human rights violations, committee launches inquiry

August 15, 2023

Kenya-based British army training unit accused of human rights violations, committee launches inquiry

A British training unit, which has been stationed in Kenya for decades, was accused of violating human rights. The East African country has opened an inquiry into the allegations.

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

August 11, 2023

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

Riley Gaines was in Florida for the grand opening of the Leadership Institute in Sarasota, and she couldn't help but be entertained by the protestors there.

Iraq bans the media from using the term 'homosexuality,' decrees 'sexual deviance' to be used instead

August 10, 2023

Iraq bans the media from using the term 'homosexuality,' decrees 'sexual deviance' to be used instead

Iraq's media regulation agency demanded journalists use the term 'sexual deviance' instead of 'homosexuality,' which critics slammed as 'dangerous.'

Over 2 dozen sub-Saharan migrants found dead near Libyan-Tunisian border

August 9, 2023

Over 2 dozen sub-Saharan migrants found dead near Libyan-Tunisian border

Libyan authorities reported the grim discovery of at least 27 suspected migrants from sub-Saharan Africa who lost their lives in the western desert near the border with Tunisia.

World Bank suspends new loans to Uganda over controversial anti-gay law

August 9, 2023

World Bank suspends new loans to Uganda over controversial anti-gay law

The World Bank has declared its refusal to consider fresh loans for Uganda following the country's enactment of an anti-gay law earlier this year, a move that has been widely criticized.

Riley Gaines shares video of ‘Save Women’s Sports’ bill protester appearing to throw water at legislators

August 8, 2023

Riley Gaines shares video of ‘Save Women’s Sports’ bill protester appearing to throw water at legislators

Former NCAA Division I swimmer Riley Gaines shared a video of a "Save Women's Sports" bill protestor appearing to throw water toward legislators.

Refugees from Eritrea report of torture, sexual violence, forced labor during compulsory national service

August 8, 2023

Refugees from Eritrea report of torture, sexual violence, forced labor during compulsory national service

Asylum-seekers from Eritrea, a country that has been accused of widespread human rights violations, said they experienced abusive conditions during their compulsory national service.

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

August 4, 2023

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

Kenyan doctors believe many citizens were shot while running from police during the recent protests. The doctors say bullet wounds can prove this.

'Children are being trafficked': Speaker McCarthy warns how Biden's border policy put migrant kids at risk

July 30, 2023

'Children are being trafficked': Speaker McCarthy warns how Biden's border policy put migrant kids at risk

A Congressional movie night screening of the 'Sound of Freedom' featured Speaker McCarthy and Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard discussing human trafficking.