Amnesty larmar: Sverige backar i frågor om mänskliga rättigheter

Amnesty larmar: Sverige backar i frågor om mänskliga rättigheter

I Amnesty Internationals årliga rapport har de granskat hur 155 länder tagit hänsyn till mänskliga rättigheter under föregående år. Generellt kan Amnesty konstatera att respekten för skyddet av civila i konflikter blir allt sämre. Kriget i Gaza, Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av Ukraina och inbördeskriget i Sudan är enligt organisationen tydliga exempel på hur krigets lagar inte längre respekteras och där civila betalar det högsta priset. – Situationen för mänskliga rättigheter runt om i världen är dyster. Sverige har backat i årets rapport på grund av en rad olika skäl gällande grundläggande rättigheter, däribland rätten till hälsa, demonstrationsfrihet och yttrandefrihet, säger Johansson Risk för strukturell rasism – Flera av de förslag och politiska initiativ som tagits har inte ett rättighetsperspektiv utan riskerar snarare att bidra till att strukturell rasism ökar. Grupper i samhället misstänkliggörs, till exempel genom angiverilagen och visitationszoner, säger hon. Remissinstanser varnar för att användandet av hemliga tvångsmedel och misstänkliggörandet av vissa grupper kan komma att öka. Klimataktivister har under året bemötts med massiva brottsmisstankar. Det innebär att människor som fredligt demonstrerar för klimatet skulle dömas till fängelse. Även att ordningslagen inte ger demonstrationstillstånd med hänvisning till rikets säkerhet är tydliga exempel på Sveriges inskränkande av mänskliga rättigheter. – Det är klart att det går att ändra utvecklingen, men det krävs politisk vilja, säger Johansson. AI kränker mänskliga rättigheter Amnesty ser också att det sker en alarmerande utveckling kring hur ny teknik används och sprids. Det handlar om generativ AI, spionprogram och ansiktsigenkänningsprogram där man menar att den nya tekniken används på ett sätt som både till viss del används som vapen av militära aktörer, men också för att kränka grundläggande mänskliga rättigheter.

– Det är tydligt att stater och regeringar runt om i världen väljer att strunta i folkrätten och här betalar de civila det absolut högsta priset, avslutar Johansson.

4 000 poliser och militärer i Paris – inför orolig fotbollsmatch

4 000 poliser och militärer i Paris – inför orolig fotbollsmatch

I samband med en match mellan den israeliska klubben Maccabi Tel Aviv och Ajax i Amsterdam greps 62 personer i torsdags förra veckan. Enligt nyhetsbyrån AFP attackerades de israeliska supportrarna efter att ha rivit ner och bränt palestinska flaggor i Amsterdam – och bland annat The Times of Israel har rapporterat att supportrarna ska ha skanderat hatiska slagord gentemot araber och palestinier. I sociala medier cirkulerade videos där de israeliska supportrarna utropade ”det finns inga skolor i Gaza för det finns inga barn kvar” tillsammans med videor där propalestinska demonstranter attackerade israeliska fotbollssupportrar och skrek ”det här är för barnen!” Stort säkerhetspådrag vid arenan I eftermälet av våldsamheterna fördömde bland annat Nederländernas premiärminister Dick Schoof och Sveriges statsminister Ulf Kristersson attackerna som antisemitiska. Minst fem israeliska fotbollssupportrar fördes till sjukhus och Israels premiärminister Benjamin Nethanyahu bestämde att man skulle flyga hem de israeliska supportrarna. Nu ska israeliska Maccabi Tel Aviv spela nästa Nations League-match mot Frankrikes lag i Paris och den franska polisen har ett stort säkerhetspådrag med 4 000 poliser och militärer på plats för att förhindra eventuella våldsamheter. – Här vid Stade de France där jag står just nu är det väldigt hög säkerhet med mycket poliser runt omkring mig och människor som har fått gå omvägar för att kunna ta sig hem till sina bostäder. Men ändå lugnt så som det ser ut nu några timmar bort, säger utrikesreporter Jennifer Paterson. 1600 säkerhetsvakter inne på Stade de France Fransk säkerhetstjänst har kallat matchen på torsdag kväll ett ”högriskevent” och franska inrikesministern Bruno Retailleau har sagt att han kommer att bevaka matchen. – Det är ett exceptionellt säkerhetspådrag som man pratar om och man verkligen har omringat hela området här, vanligtvis brukar man kunna komma betydligt närmre själva arenan, säger Jennifer Paterson. Hon själv måste stå några minuter bort från arenan eftersom man inte kan komma närmre utan att visa upp en biljett till matchen tillsammans med ett personligt ID-kort. – Det är väldigt ovanligt att man behöver göra för den här typen av match. Sen utöver det så är det 4 000 poliser och militärer som har satsat in. Inne på själva arenan kommer man också ha 1600 säkerhetsvakter, säger Jennifer Paterson. ”Vill visa att vi står tydligt här i Frankrike” Hittills har man sålt cirka 20 000 biljetter till matchen och aktivister har försökt få matchen stoppad. Inrikesministern har försökt stoppa alla palestinska flaggor och vill bara tillåta den franska och den israeliska under matchen. – Det har varit mycket diskussioner. Kanske inte så mycket om att ställa in men framförallt om att placera den någon annanstans där det skulle vara lugnare att hålla den. Jag hörde till och med någon politiker som pratade om att man skulle omlokalisera den ner till Korsika istället, säger Jennifer Paterson. I fransk media har inrikesministern även uttalat sig om säkerhetspådraget inför matchen. – Man vill visa att vi står tydligt här i Frankrike för att man ska kunna hålla den här typen av event. Man ska inte backa för några hot och man menar också att det säkerhetspådraget som man har här är så pass högt så att det inte ska behöva ske några allvarliga saker här ikväll utan man menar att säkerheten är så pass bra, säger utrikesreporter Jennifer Paterson.

Gaza, just nu

Gaza, just nu

▸ Kriget mellan Israel och Hamas har nu pågått i över ett år, och förödelsen i Gaza är enorm. Hus, skolor och sjukhus ligger i ruiner, och bristen på mediciner, mat och vatten är akut. Nästan två miljoner människor är på flykt, och humanitära organisationer larmar om att en hungerkatastrof är nära. Samtidigt stiger dödstalen ständigt, och enligt FN är 70 procent av de som dött under krigets första sju månader kvinnor och barn. Hur akut är situationen för invånarna i Gaza? Gäst: Mia Hejdenberg, sjuksköterska och medicinsk humanitär rådgivare på Läkare Utan Gränser. Producent och programledare: Olivia Bengtsson. Klipp i avsnittet: Chanel 4, SVT. Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se

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Israeli attacks across Gaza-UN: Siege is 'strangling' the humanitarian response

Northern Gaza has been under an Israeli military siege since early October. Troops have blocked deliveries of food and aid while ...

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Israeli military carries out wave of attacks in Gaza | BBC News

The Israeli military has carried out a wave of attacks across the Gaza Strip, hitting targets in Gaza City, Rafah and Khan Younis.

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Hamas' Surprise Knife Attack 'Kills 5 Soldiers' In Gaza: 2nd Blow Exposes Western Weapon Weakness?

Hamas has claimed that its fighters inflicted significant casualties on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during two attacks in Gaza's ...

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Gaza winter crisis: Displaced families battle freezing conditions

Winter is bringing new suffering to Gaza, where Israel's war has forced nearly two million people from their homes.

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Israeli forces bombed Gaza’s al-Mawasi, killing at least seven and leaving tents in flames

Desperate rescue efforts are underway in southern Gaza, after an Israeli drone strike hit tents housing displaced Palestinians.

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Gaza i poddar

Ukraine and Gaza: when will the wars end?

What's next for Ukraine and Russia? For Israel and Gaza? As tensions expand and inflame in the vital trading channel of the Red Sea and Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, what is next for both regions?Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon & Shane FennellyYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents".The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/And, The News Agents now have merch! To get yours, head to: https://www.TheNewsAgentsStore.com

121. How the 2006 War relates to Gaza today

Today we have a fascinating interview where Patrick speaks to former Middle East correspondent Tim Butcher, who covered the 2006 Lebanon War. Tim provides some insightful analysis on the impact the 2006 War had on Israel and the IDF, and significantly how this has impacted on what is happening in Gaza today. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blinken arrives in Israel amid fears the Gaza conflict could escalate in the region

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is expected to reiterate calls to Israel to do more to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza. Also: one of the legends of international football, Franz Beckenbauer, has died aged 78, and the scientists who say they had a "conversation" with a humpback whale!

The New State of the War in Gaza

The accidental killing of three hostages by Israel’s military has shocked Israelis and is raising new questions about the way Israel is conducting its war against Hamas. Afterward, Israel’s defense minister appeared to announce a shift in strategy, giving the clearest indication to date that Israel may slow down its military operation in Gaza after weeks of pressure.Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter for The Times, discuss Israel’s military campaign and the ensuing humanitarian crisis.Guests: Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter for The Times.Background reading: Israel Says 3 Hostages Bore White Flag Before Being Killed by TroopsIsrael’s Allies Urge Restraint as Netanyahu Vows ‘Fight to the End’U.S. Urges Israel to Do More to Spare Civilians in Gaza and Pushes Hostage TalksWhat to Know About the Remaining Hostages Taken From IsraelFor more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

#341 — Gaza & Global Order

Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about the events of October 7th and the resulting war in Gaza. They discuss the unraveling of global order, the failure of the IDF, the incompetence of the Netanyahu government, the goals of Hamas, the Saudi peace treaty, the right of Israel to exist, the status of Palestinian and Jewish refugees, victim and perpetrator narratives, compromise vs justice, the Palestinian citizens of Israel, lessons from WW2, the danger of focusing on the past, the perverse significance of the al-Aqsa Mosque, the double standards to which Israel is held, false analogies to European colonialism, the rise of antisemitism, the future of politics in Israel, America’s role in preserving global order, the war in Ukraine, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza

Moody’s Investors Service advised staff in China to work from home ahead of its cut to the outlook for the country’s sovereign credit rating, Palestinians in Gaza are running out of places to evacuate to, and oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in five months. Plus, the FT’s Christopher Miller explains what would happen on the ground in Ukraine if western aid dries up. Mentioned in this podcast:Moody’s advised staff to work from home ahead of China outlook cutJoe Biden says Republican refusal to fund Ukraine is a ‘gift’ to Vladimir PutinKyiv’s political feuds cause cracks in Ukrainian unityShattered Israel-Hamas truce leaves Gaza’s civilians with nowhere left to runRepublicans tell Joe Biden US aid to Kyiv depends on immigration curbsEU budget dispute threatens €50bn war lifeline for UkraineOil slumps to lowest in five months despite Opec+ production cutsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

105. The diplomatic consequences of the war in Gaza

In this episode of Battleground: Gaza - Saul and Patrick take a look at the latest developments in this divisive conflict. The battle of Gaza seems to have settled down into an attritional struggle in the rubble of the Gaza city, with the Israelis making limited progress. Whilst the civilian population are firmly in the firing line with locations like the Shifa hospital in the thick of the fighting. Discussing this, how the war is dividing societies outside of the Middle East, and the global diplomatic consequences, Saul and Patrick look at what those consequences might be and how they might figure in a possible eventual settlement. If you have any thoughts or questions on the conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

113. Will a military victory end the Gaza conflict?

In this episode of Battleground Saul and Patrick discuss the announcement from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the beginning of the end of Hamas is in sight in Gaza and presumably victory for the Israelis is imminent. They’ll be asking whether he’s right and whether a military victory can actually produce circumstances that bring an end to the overall conflict. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#344 — The War in Gaza

Sam Harris comments on the recent testimony of university presidents before Congress, along with Elon Musk's reinstating of Alex Jones on X.  He then introduces a recent episode of the Call Me Back podcast about the war in Gaza, hosted by Dan Senor. Sam really enjoyed listening to this conversation and we’re delighted to be able to share it with the Making Sense community. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.   Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.  

103. What happens next in Gaza?

In this episode of Battleground: Gaza Patrick and Saul look at what the latest developments could mean for the future of the conflict, with the latest picture in Gaza getting ever more grim and apocalyptic. The Israeli operation to crush Hamas has intensified with the defence ministry claiming it has now effectively cut the strip in half and is now moving to occupy Gaza city. Whilst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just announced that when the fighting is over Israel intends to exercise security control over Gaza indefinitely. They also address some challenging and thought provoking questions from listeners. If you have any thoughts or questions on the conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Review of 2023. Gaza, doubting priests, disloyal managers, Irish funerals & a fairytale ending

On today’s brand new episode, Joe and Dion intended to look back on 2023 and anticipate 2024. They celebrated the return of Ryan Tubridy and wondered if Jim McGuinness can pull off the same trick at Donegal again. But as they remembered those who died in 2023, Joe and Dion go on a meandering journey of their own. They talk about their memories of life and loss. They remember those who passed away in 2023 like Hughie Russell, Liam Hinphey, Shane MacGowan and Johnny Flaherty as they reflect on the absurdity of life and of death. And in the midst of the grotesque events in Gaza, the boys discuss a minor miracle in Dublin that cheered their hearts.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/To get in touch with the podcast: info@freestatepodcast.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

182. Palestine, Gaza, and Israel

What's it like to live in Gaza? What are the key differences between the PLO, the PA, Fatah and Hamas? How far away are we from the diplomatic high point of the Oslo Accords? On today's episode of The Rest Is Politics, Rory and Alastair are joined by Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics.  Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

109. Possible post conflict solutions for Gaza

In this episode of Battleground Patrick Bishop and Saul David discuss the welcome pause in the fighting in Gaza as the hostage for prisoner exchange process continues. They also turn their attention to what comes next, asking whether the refocussing of the world’s attention on the Israel-Palestine problem will bring any realistic expectation of progress on establishing a lasting peace. Helping them tackle that question is guest Jason Pack, a veteran Middle East analyst who has his own thoughts on how a start could be made by handing over Gaza to joint administration by a coalition of Arab states. If you're interested in listening to Jason's own podcast Disorder - you can find it here: https://linktr.ee/disorderpod If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson Twitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel-Gaza: Ten weeks of war

The Conflict’s Lyse Doucet and Newscast’s Adam Fleming look back at the past 10 weeks of the Israel-Gaza conflict and discuss the challenges and considerations facing BBC journalists while they report on the war. Revisiting powerful moments from interviews with the BBC’s Gaza Correspondent, Rushdi Abualouf, Anna Foster, Middle East Correspondent and International Editor, Jeremy Bowen - they describe events as they unfolded. PRESENTERS:- Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent - Adam Fleming, Newscast Presenter GET IN TOUCH:- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM:This episode was made by Lucy Boast with Bethan Ashmead Latham. The studio manager was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Israel, Gaza and the West Bank: A History

In light of the complex and tragic situation unfolding in Gaza and Israel, this episode looks at the past 100 years of the history of the region of Palestine. As well as explanation from Dan, we hear from experts who have been on the podcast before to explain the background to the conflict we're seeing today. Historian Simon Sebag-Montefiore explores why Jerusalem is so important to both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Yara Hawari, a senior policy analyst for Al-Shabaka, describes the Palestinian perspective of the Mandate of Palestine after the First World War and Benny Morris, a former professor of History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, provides insight into the Israeli mindset during the first crucial months of the State of Israel established in 1948. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here.If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at ds.hh@historyhit.com, we'd love to hear from you!You can take part in our listener survey here.