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President Assad Meets Oman FM, Reiterates Elimination of Terrorism

The two sides discussed developments in the region, particularly the war against terrorism in Syria.

(DAMASCUS / SALEM, Ore.) - Syrian President Bashar al -Assad has reiterated that eliminating terrorism will contribute to the success of any political track in Syria.

According to the official Syrian news agency SANA, President Assad made the remarks on Monday in Damascus after he received Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi.

High Ranking Lebanese Forces Officials Under Surveillance

Geagea's condition is a big concern for his two main supporters, Israel and Saudi Arabia, countries not likely to find another faithful ally like him.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An informed source revealed that Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces has advanced cancer. He recently, after returning from a trip to Qatar due to his health deterioration, had to travel to France for treatment.

According to the report, someone close to Geagea in France said that his physical and mental condition have deteriorated and doctors have prevented his return to Lebanon to continue treatment.

Hamas Supports Resistance Against Israel in West Bank

Hamas said in a statement published on his website, that the Palestinians would support any operation against Israeli positions.

(GAZA / SALEM, Ore.) - Mohammed Deif, the chief commander of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, while supporting resistance in West Bank against the Zionist regime, has condemned Israeli desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying it will cause the end of the Tel Aviv regime.

According to the report, Hamas said in a statement published on his website, that in the wake of heroic martyrdom operation of Muhannad al-Halabi...

Honduras: Stop Intimidation and Threats Against Human Rights Defender Dina Meza

Since at least June 2015, Dina Meza has been subjected to constant surveillance at her house and on the street.

(LONDON) - I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human rights defender and Freelance journalist. I would like to draw your attention to the following case.

On 28 September 2015, unidentified men attempted to run over human rights defender Ms Dina Meza. The human rights defender was also the subject of a verbal attack by the two men. The intimidatory event follows months of threats and intimidation against Dina Meza, detailed below.

US Made Willful Decision to Create ISIL

Some observers say that the US and its allies helped create and train the terrorist organizations to wreak havoc in Muslim countries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The former director of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has said that the rise of the ISIL terrorist group in Syria was a "willful decision" made by Washington.

An internal DIA study released recently shows Washington knew that the actions of "the West, (Persian) Gulf countries and Turkey" in Syria may create a Takfiri group like the ISIL.

Nepal: Investigate the Police Attacks on Human Rights Defenders

More innocent victims do not strengthen the bond in communities.

(LONDON) - On 3 August 2015, three human rights defenders were severely injured during a violent crackdown by the police on participants of a peaceful protest. They are Ms Kamala Hemchuri, Ms Durga Sob and Mr Ganesh BK.

The protest called on the authorities to respect the political rights of the Dalit community and to include them in the drafting process of the country’s new constitution.

President Obama (Please) Support African Civil Society in Visit to Sub-Saharan Africa

A plea to the President to affirm solidarity for African pro-democracy and human rights activists

(LONDON) - Dear Mr. President:

I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human rights defender and Freelance journalist. I welcome your decision to visit sub-Saharan Africa once again, and we applaud your support for African human rights defenders through your Stand with Civil Society initiative.

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held last year demonstrated your commitment to engage constructively with leaders on a number of key economic, political and security issues.

Thailand Must End Harassment of Researchers and Human Rights Defenders

Human rights defender reaches out to the Prime Minister of Thailand for help in correcting wrongdoings.

(LONDON) - I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the ongoing judicial and other harassment of human rights defenders, including journalists and researchers who report on human trafficking, or otherwise bring to light violations of labour and migrants' rights, and the lack of accountability for labour rights violations in Thailand.

A case in point is the upcoming final preliminary hearing on 20th July in a criminal defamation and computer crimes case, brought by Natural Fruit against researcher Andy Hall.

Music Calms the Savage Beast in Humanity

Playing For Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and change the world through music

(SALEM, Ore.) - On July 5th, in honor of The Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary and final show, Playing For Change released a brand new Song Around The World covering The Grateful Dead’s 1970 classic, “Ripple.” The song features an eclectic cadre of legendary artists.

"Our friends at JamBase asked us to turn the Grateful Dead's 1970 classic, "Ripple" into a PFC Song Around the world as part of their "Songs Of Their Own" series and after many miles on planes, trains and automobiles we can finally share it with all of you!" the group shared on facebook.

Pakistan: Lift the Travel Ban Against Abdul Qadeer Baloch

Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes asks to immediately and unconditionally lift the travel ban

(LONDON) - I would like to draw your attention to the following case.
On 4 March 2015, human rights defender Mr Abdul Qadeer Baloch, also known as Mama Qadeer, was informed of a travel ban imposed against him.

The human rights defender was attempting to travel to a human rights seminar in the United States with other relatives of persons forcibly disappeared in Balochistan.