United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk criticized Israel for its “apparent indifference” to civilian deaths in Gaza, with nearly 70% of verified casualties being women and children. The OHCHR report found 8,119 deaths out of over 34,500 were women and children, urging Israel to comply with international obligations and warning of potential crimes against humanity. Israel rejected the report, accusing the UN of using “unverified information,” amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian concerns in the region.
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Christchurch’s Jamie Richard Pope caught drug dealing, importing meth, while on community detention
SummaryJamie Richard Pope, who was on police curfew serving community detention for firearms charges, has been placed under home detention after Customs intercepted multiple packages containing methamphetamine and cocaine destined for his Christchurch address. Initially, Customs alerted police to two drug shipments, followed by the seizure of three additional packages. Pope now faces charges for importing methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as supplying ecstasy, due to his illegal activities while under supervision. Full Article
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