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- 1Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in Gaza●Shafaq News..Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in Gaza
The human rights group Monitor has accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilians in its military campaign in Gaza, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The allegation adds to ongoing international scrutiny of civilian casualties in the territory and is likely to fuel debate over compliance with international humanitarian law.
- 2Pacific leaders urge Indonesia to open West Papua to UN▼Pacific leaders call on Indonesia to open West Papua to UN Human Rights Chief -
Pacific leaders are calling on Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights access to West Papua, where concerns persist over alleged abuses and restrictions on reporting. The appeal reflects growing regional pressure on Jakarta to permit independent monitoring in the restive province. Human rights groups have long sought international scrutiny of the situation there.