Kuwait Seeks Support for UN Human Rights Council Membership
Kuwait’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has passionately appealed to UN member states during the 78th UN General Assembly session in New York. His message urged countries to support Kuwait’s bid for membership in the UN Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term, with elections scheduled for October next year. Kuwait’s goal is to represent the developing world and work collaboratively to find equitable solutions to human rights issues in accordance with international law and UN resolutions. This move underscores Kuwait’s commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the United Nations Charter, focusing on international peace, security, and the well-being of humanity. Kuwait’s potential role in the UN Human Rights Council signifies its dedication to advancing global human rights efforts.
Bahrain’s Ongoing Hunger Strikes and Protests, A Sign of Deepening Discontent
Mass hunger strikes within Bahraini prisons have sparked rare street protests in the kingdom, reminiscent of the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. Inmates in the country’s largest prison have been on a hunger strike for nearly five weeks, demanding improved conditions and protesting against mistreatment, medical neglect, and limited visitation rights. While the government claims only 116 prisoners are involved, activists report over 800 participants. These protests are against ongoing frustrations, including corruption, sectarian discrimination, and economic hardships since the 2011 uprising was suppressed. The hunger strikes signal the enduring resistance against authoritarian rule in Bahrain.
Exclusive: German economy ministry reviews measures to curb China business
Germany’s economy ministry is considering a raft of measures to make business with China less attractive as it seeks to reduce its dependency on Asia’s economic superpower, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Human rights claims are limiting China’s international investment!
China’s efforts to be seen as a responsible investor abroad are put at risk by high rates of human rights abuses associated with its business operations, particularly in the metals and mining sector, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, a global nongovernmental organization (NGO), logged 679 charges […]
Analysis: Beijing huddles with friends, seeks to fracture U.S.-led ‘clique’
China is shoring up ties with autocratic partners like Russia and Iran, as well as economically dependent regional countries, while using sanctions and threats to try to fracture the alliances the United States is building against it. Worryingly for Beijing, diplomats and analysts say, the Biden administration has got other democracies to toughen up to […]
