Amnesty International called for a war crimes probe into Israel’s destruction of homes and farms in eastern Gaza to create a buffer zone. The Israeli military used bulldozers and explosives to level civilian buildings, including schools and mosques. The London-based rights group urged adherence to international guidelines in the destruction that has occurred since October 7.
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Syria’s new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands, establishing a presidential-type regime without a prime minister, and granting him the authority to appoint key officials and influence the judiciary. The declaration, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, lacks protections for minorities, leading to concerns from experts about the potential for a shift towards an Islamic Republic and the exclusion of minority rights. Kurds have protested against the document, advocating for fair...
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