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Rights and Accountability

News about work to enforce human rights and international law

Fresh evidence of how Volvo bulldozers damage farms, uproot families

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:05
The Swedish corporation boasts of being able to monitor the whereabouts of its vehicles; why doesn’t it use this ability to cease assisting the Israeli occupation?

Spain prosecutor requests ICC referral of case against Israel's Netanyahu for 2010 flotilla attack

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 04:00

Spanish prosecutor finds “strong evidence” of crimes against humanity, illegal detention and torture in Israel’s attack on Gaza flotilla.

Study: Palestinian refugee services slashed despite ongoing displacement

Submitted by Maureen Clare Murphy on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 23:45
Palestinian refugees are the largest and longest-standing unresolved group of foribly displaced persons in the world.

Settlement firms don't benefit Palestinians, says study

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 19:57
More than 80 percent of Palestinians employed in firms operating in Israeli settlements would quit their jobs if given an alternative.

UN official calls for action, as Volvo machines used to demolish Palestinian homes

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 14:47
Volvo Group has not halted the use of its equipment in the demolition of Palestinian property in the occupied West Bank.

Ikea attempts to dodge responsibility for Israel store's discriminatory delivery practices

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 20:27
Ikea shows no sign of ending delivery of its products to Israel’s illegal settlements, while refusing to deliver to Palestinian customers in West Bank.

Human Rights Watch: Israel’s justifications for killing journalists are “evidence of war crimes”

Submitted by Maureen Clare Murphy on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 17:19
Official statements showing Israel’s intent to target journalist are evidence of war crimes, says rights group.

Survivors of Israeli offensive on Gaza give heartbreaking testimonies in new video

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:01
Palestinian rights organization Al-Haq released a new video with heartbreaking testimonies by people who lost family members in Israel’s November military offensive against Gaza.

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