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CAIR-LA Urges UC President to Investigate Pro-Israel Mob Attack for Civil Rights Violations

Los Angeles, CA – The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles has urged the University of California president to launch an investigation into a recent incident involving a pro-Israel group attacking a pro-Palestine demonstration. The call for action comes amidst concerns of potential civil rights violations and the need to address the escalating tensions between the two groups on campus. CAIR-LA emphasized the importance of ensuring that all students’ rights to peaceful assembly and …

India’s High Commissioner Urges Canada to Rebuild Reputation as Safe Destination for International Students after Exploitation Scandals

OTTAWA, Canada – The High Commissioner of India to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, emphasized the need to rebuild Canada’s brand as a preferred destination for bright minds, highlighting the exploitation and tragic deaths of international students in the country. Verma expressed concern over the exploitation of Indian students in Canada, stating that this exploitation undermines the technological advancements both countries could achieve through collaboration. Verma’s comments come amid increased scrutiny of Canada’s international student program, …

Commission Urges Full Investigation Into Death of LGBTI Sex Worker in Lautoka

Lautoka, Fiji – The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has issued an urgent appeal to the Fiji Police Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic death of a 19-year-old sex worker from the LGBTI community in Lautoka. The young individual reportedly passed away following a violent attack last month. Commission Chair, Pravesh Sharma, has unequivocally denounced all forms of violence, specifically targeting those in the LGBTI community. The Commission stands against homophobic …

Thailand Urges Myanmar Military Restraint Amid Border Town Loss

MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid the escalating tensions in Myanmar following the loss of an important border trading town to ethnic fighters, Thailand’s foreign minister has stepped in to urge restraint from Myanmar’s military authorities. The town of Myawaddy fell to the guerrillas of the ethnic Karen National Union and pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces, marking a significant blow to Myanmar’s armed forces. Since the military coup in 2021 that ousted the government of Aung San …

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Urges Restraint After Myanmar Army Loss

Mae Sot, Thailand – Following the loss of an important border trading town to guerrillas in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the need for restraint and peaceful resolutions to the escalating situation. The town of Myawaddy was relinquished by Myanmar’s army, granting control to the ethnic Karen National Union and their allies, the pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces. In the wake of the military’s successive defeats since October, stemming from the coup that ousted Aung San …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence in Response to Trump’s Rhetoric

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has called on voters to denounce violence as a legitimate part of the upcoming campaign season, specifically addressing comments made by his Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump. Addressing concerns over the potential for violence in the current political climate, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler emphasized the importance of rejecting the …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is urging voters to reject violence as a means of advancing political agendas in the upcoming election cycle. During a recent press conference, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler emphasized the importance of denouncing any form of political violence in American society. Tyler emphasized that the normalization of political violence is alarming …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence in Face of Trump’s Campaign Tactics

Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign urged voters to reject violence as a tool in this year’s election cycle, pointing to comments made by former President Donald Trump, his Republican opponent. During a press conference at the Democratic National Committee building, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler emphasized the importance of denouncing political violence and condemned Trump’s campaigning …

Biden Campaign Urges Voters to Reject Violence Amidst Trump’s Remarks

Washington, D.C. – As the election season ramps up, President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is taking a stand against violence in politics. In a recent press conference, former Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, and Biden-Harris Communications Director Michael Tyler urged Americans to reject the divisive and violent rhetoric of former President Donald Trump. Tyler emphasized that political violence has no place in America and should never be …

Lawmaker Urges Mental Health Focus After Pennsylvania Shooting Rampage Leads to 3 Deaths – Fox News

Falls Township, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday as a lone gunman took the lives of three individuals in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, before being apprehended in New Jersey after a five-hour standoff with law enforcement. The shooter, identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon, allegedly targeted his stepmother and 13-year-old sister at a residence in Falls Township before fleeing across state lines. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, addressed the incident, emphasizing the urgent need to address …