Canada is eliminating the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a watchdog investigating human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad. The office, established in 2019, faced criticism for ineffectiveness, launching only five investigations. The move coincides with US pressure on Canada regarding forced labor.
Thousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, alleging human rights violations and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). They called for international intervention and accountability for civilian deaths and injuries amid ongoing unrest.
Meta and X have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom, following requests from Saudi authorities. While Meta restricted access to 108 items, X has notified users of potential violations of Saudi laws.
Meta, X, and Snapchat have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom following orders from Saudi authorities. Activists criticize the platforms for acting as instruments of repression, while Meta states it restricts content violating local laws but not its own standards, sometimes informing users. X has notified users of Saudi requests but taken no action yet.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed total condemnation for human rights violations, stating he is discussing sanctions against Minister Ben-Gvir with European counterparts. He confirmed talks with Germany, who are closely monitoring the situation.
