Tag: Racism
Violence Against Syrian Refugees in Türkiye Leaves 474 Detained
The wave of violence began in Kayseri, after media outlets reported on the abuse of a 5-year-old Syrian girl by an adult. On Tuesday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya informed that Turkish authorities detained 474 people for participating in attacks against Syrian refugees in various regions of the country. RELATED: Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Romania Launch Task […]
July 2, 2024
Germany Sees More Discrimination in Times of Social Polarization
“The situation is serious. ‘Foreigners out’ sentiment and contempt for humanity have become normal,” Ataman warned. On Tuesday, the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency said that requests for advice soared by 22 percent in 2023 to a record high of almost 11,000. RELATED: Racism Can No Longer Be Tolerated: Brazilian President Lula “Our case numbers show […]
June 26, 2024
UK Black People Disproportionately Strip-Searched by Police
Black children are 6.5 times more likely than white children to be strip-searched by police. The Runnymede Trust, an independent British race equality think tank, published a study showing that Black people are “disproportionately strip-searched by nearly all police forces” in England and Wales. RELATED: United Kingdom to Go to Early General Elections on July […]
June 10, 2024
Jail Awaits Neo-Nazi Who Called for Women’s Forced Prostitution
On Tuesday, the Criminal Court of Lisbon sentenced far-right extremist Mario Machado to two years and 10 months in prison for inciting hatred on social media, where he called for the “forced prostitution” of left-wing women. RELATED: Germany Arrests Far-Right Activists for Attempted Kidnapping The sentence from the Portuguese judges also includes Ricardo Pais, who […]
May 7, 2024
Council of Europe Criticizes UK Plan to Deport Migrants
On Tuesday, the Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty condemned British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport migrants from anywhere to Rwanda if they arrive on the islands, a plan approved the previous day by the Parliament. RELATED: Dominican Republic Will Maintain Deportations Despite Criticism According to the Council of Europe, the British […]
April 23, 2024
Lula Proposes World Progressive Meeting to Halt Far-Right Rise
On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said that he wishes to promote a meeting of progressive leaders within the framework of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to discuss a joint “confrontation” to the rise of the far right in the world. RELATED: Brazilian Indigenous People Demand Demarcation of Their Lands Lula has already […]
April 23, 2024
US Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Texas Anti-Migrants Law
On Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans rejected Texas’ request to allow the SB-4 immigration law to take effect while it undergoes examination in that court. RELATED: Mexico to Support Migrants Targeted by Texas SB-4 Law “The ruling is a significant victory for immigrant rights and will prevent the law from […]
March 27, 2024
Racism Can No Longer Be Tolerated: Brazilian President Lula
On Thursday, Brazilian president Lula da Silva presented a new plan to support Black youth and described racism as a “scourge” that must be fought worldwide. RELATED: Brazilian Police Accuses Jair Bolsonaro of Criminal Association “We have to end structural racism that offends, strikes, and kills. Every day, Black people are victims of multiple human […]
March 21, 2024
Argentine: President Milei Closes Agency Against Discrimination
On Thursday, President Javier Milei’s administration announced it was closing the the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI), saying that such public agencies served “no purpose.” RELATED: Argentine Health Workers Go on Strike The president’s office had started the process of closing down the INADI, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said at a press […]
February 23, 2024
Massive Protests Against German Far-Right’s Anti-Migrant Stance
Over the last week, thousands of people have taken to the streets of Germany to protest against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its plan to mass expulsion of immigrants. RELATED: German Farmers Protest at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin On Friday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the far-right is attacking democracy and […]