On today’s edition, we dive into the origins of the UN’s Human Rights Day and focus on the state of women’s rights in Afghanistan and India. Solange Mougin takes us through the milestone signing in 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She also breaks down how interconnected such rights are with examples in … Read more
Three men were arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting an Islamist terror attack, authorities said on Tuesday. Police found an assault rifle and knives among their possessions, as well as evidence of preparations for a “serious act of violence.” Authorities said the trio was planning something that could have “endangered the state,” although emphasizing … Read more
France’s center-left Socialists are seen as likely kingmakers in Emmanuel Macron’s bid to form a new government and they demand that any new prime minister come from the left. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Macron’s efforts to form a new coalition, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Benoit Dillet, Senior Lecturer in Politics … Read more
After 33 years languishing in Syrian jails, including the infamous Sednaya nicknamed “the human slaughterhouse”, Suheil Hamawi, a 61-year-old from Lebanon, finally returned home on December 9. He was one of thousands of prisoners freed from Syria’s notorious prison system after Islamist-led rebels seized control of the country. In an emotional homecoming, Suheil’s twin brother … Read more
Top party chiefs in France met with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to discuss a way out of the latest political crisis, in which Prime Minister Michel Barnier was topped after facing a vote of no confidence. The leaders said Macron hopes to name a new PM “within 48 hours”, AFP reported. Heads of the … Read more
Street art used to mean spontaneous scribbles under the cover of darkness; now those images hang in major museums and sell at auction for millions. A new exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris is celebrating the universal language of street art. “We Are Here” features work from around the world, including an installation by … Read more
As the world faces a growing number of conflicts, December 12th is Human Rights Day. The UN-sponsored day is meant to raise awareness about basic human rights and violations to those rights. Story by Solange Mougin. Source link
A court in Argentina dropped cases against two French rugby players on Tuesday who had previously been under investigation for allegedly raping a woman they put in a nightclub in July. Their lawyer said the cases had been dropped “because the crime did not exist”. Source link
A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti’s capital is accused of massacring older people and voodoo religious leaders in his community to avenge his son’s death, according to the government and human rights organizations that almost 200 were killed. Story by Eliza Herbert. Source link
Since last month’s US presidential election, five migrant caravans have formed in southern Mexico. The region is facing a new influx of migrants. While some attempt to cross Mexico on their own, others prefer to wait for appointments with American migration agents. Report by Quentin Duval. Source link