“The Lie of the Land”: How UK Elites Ruin Nature
Author Guy Shrubsole discusses new book `The Lie of the Land` “I wanted to bust the myth that the small number of people who own land are the self-appointed custodians of the countryside” (Guy Shrubsole). If you believe
Published : 12 September 2024
East Timor: Mass Eviction/demolition for Popes’ Visit
Activists criticize high cost of Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor, one of the poorest nations DILI, East Timor (AP) — East Timor pulled out all stops for Pope Francis’ historic visit to one of the
Published : 09 September 2024
South Korea Court Rules Climate Law Violates Rights of Future Generations
South Korea’s climate law violates rights of future generations, court rules Absence of legally binding targets for greenhouse gas reductions from 2031-49 deemed unconstitutional South Korea’s constitutional court has ruled that part of the country’s climate law does not
Published : 29 August 2024
Flooding from Sudan Dam Collapse Worsens Humanitarian Crisis
Around 20 villages in eastern Sudan have reportedly been “destroyed”, with 70 impacted overall, after floodwaters burst through a major dam, according to UN humanitarians – adding to the suffering of communities already devastated by
Published : 27 August 2024
New Israel and USA JNF Colonial Collaboration
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund and Jewish National Fund-USA Lead Rebuilding Efforts in Israel A Historic Agreement Between KKL-JNF and Jewish National Fund-USA has Established a Joint Venture for Reconstruction and Renewal in Israel’s Southern and
Published : 27 August 2024
Brazil: Demolitions in Maré Favela as Residents Protest
Brazilian authorities in Rio de Janeiro have been demolishing 300 homes of local residents as part of an operation to root out drug traffickers who have laundered money through the construction of real-estate projects. The
Published : 21 August 2024
CSOs Urge World Bank Action on Cambodian Civil Society Reprisals
Joint Statement Urging World Bank Action on Cambodian Civil Society Reprisals We, the undersigned organizations, call upon World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government`s assault on human rights groups, including reprisals against World Bank project
Published : 18 August 2024
Abidjan: Thousands of Families still awaiting Support after Forced Evictions
Tens of thousands of people evicted since January 2024 from the Gesco, Boribana, Banco 1 and Abattoir neighbourhoods Evictions without adequate and reasonable prior notice, some involving violence; children deprived of education; 133 farmers lost their
Published : 14 August 2024
The Geneva Conventions @ 75 Ignored Nearly Everywhere
The Geneva Conventions — the world’s rules of war — are 75 years old and ignored nearly everywhere AP, 13 August 2024 GENEVA—At its 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on the protection of civilians, detainees and
Published : 13 August 2024
