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By nunavilan · பதியப்பட்டது
பைடனின் நிர்வாகமும் மனித உரிமை விவகாரங்களில் இலங்கைக்கு அழுத்தங்களை கொடுக்கும் – அமெரிக்கத் தூதுவர் by : Dhackshala http://i2.wp.com/athavannews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Alaina-B.-Teplitz-1.jpg ஜோ பைடன் தலைமையிலான அமெரிக்காவின் புதிய நிர்வாகம் தொடர்ந்தும் மனித உரிமை விவகாரங்களில் இலங்கைக்கு அழுத்தங்களை கொடுக்கும் என இலங்கைக்கான தூதுவர் அலைனா டெப்பிளிட்ஸ் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். கொழும்பில் இன்று (செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை) ஊடகங்களுக்கு கருத்து வெளியிடும்போதே அவர் இவ்வாறு தெரிவித்துள்ளார். அமெரிக்கா மீண்டும் மனித உரிமை பேரவையில் இணைந்துகொள்ளுமா என்பது குறித்து தற்போதைக்கு தெரிவிக்க முடியாது எனவும் அவர் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். எனினும் ஏனைய நாடுகள் மூலமாக இலங்கையில் உண்மையான அமைதி காணப்படுவதை உறுதிசெய்வதற்காக பாடுபடும் என அவர் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார். முன்னைய அரசாங்கத்தின்போதும் தற்போதைய அரசாங்கத்தின் ஆட்சியிலும் மனித உரிமை விடயங்களில் முன்னேற்றம் மிகவும் மந்தகதியிலேயே காணப்படுகின்றது எனவும் தூதுவர் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். மேலும் மனித உரிமைக்கு ஆதரவளிப்பதை இலங்கையுடன் வலிந்து மோதலில் ஈடுபடுவதாக கருதக்கூடாது எனவும் தூதுவர் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். பைடனின் நிர்வாகமும் மனித உரிமை விவகாரங்களில் இலங்கைக்கு அழுத்தங்களை கொடுக்கும் – அமெரிக்கத் தூதுவர் | Athavan News -
By விவசாயி விக் · பதியப்பட்டது
Sri Lanka’s baseless forced cremation policy inflicts trauma on Muslims Abdullah Shihipar A man ties a white ribbon to a fence at a cemetery in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 23 to protest the government policy of forced cremations of Muslims who die of covid-19. (Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/Getty Images) Losing loved ones and not being able to honor them with the usual religious rites and customs are hard enough when due to the logistics of an overburdened hospital system. But in Sri Lanka, Muslims are being forced to go through this trauma by design. When the pandemic hit, the Sri Lankan government announced that it would mandate the cremation of the body of anyone who had tested positive for the coronavirus. The government expressed concerns that if burials were allowed, the virus could spread and contaminate the groundwater. For months, facing rising criticism, the Sri Lankan government hid behind the official excuse that this was a policy under review and one that was suggested by an expert committee. This month, the government made the guidance official. However, there is no scientific evidence to back up this policy. The World Health Organization has said that there is no significant infection risk from burying bodies of people who have died from covid-19. Organizations such as the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have also condemned the practice. Experts believe the virus is primarily transmitted through respiratory and airborne droplets. Even with highly contagious viruses such as Ebola — where handling the dead body can easily transmit the virus — burials were permitted; in fact, in West Africa, highly specialized burial teams are thought to have saved thousands of lives through their work. The Sri Lankan government is consideringsending Muslim bodies to the Maldives for burial, which begs the question: If bodies can be safely buried in the Maldives, why not Sri Lanka? Clearly, this is not about science or safety. Sri Lanka is a country marred by ethnic tension and violence. Since the violent end to the Sri Lankan civil war, in which war crimeswere committed, the Sinhalese-dominated government of Sri Lanka has only doubled down on its already abysmal human rights record. It has refused to provide any answers on Tamil fighters and civilians who were disappeared at the end of the war, jailed journalists and lawyers, and promoted a violent brand of religious nationalism. For the past decade, violence against Muslims in particular has increased. Anti-Muslim riots took place in 2014 and 2018, with attacks on mosques, Muslim homes and businesses. This campaign escalated after the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Colombo, with further mob violence and a pretext for new government suppression. The policy to cremate bodies must be viewed in this context. Almost a year of this pandemic, according to estimates from the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka, more than 80 Muslims have been cremated — including a 20-day-old child and a 44-year-old mother whose coronavirus test came back negative after she was cremated. To add insult to injury, the government is requesting a fee of 48,000 rupees (about $240) to cremate the bodies. In response, Muslim families, not wanting to be complicit in the desecration of their loved ones, have disowned their loves ones or refused to pay. As a result, bodies have piled up in the mortuary. Sri Lanka’s attorney general recently ordered the unclaimed bodies to be cremated anyway. This type of action not only undermines human rights and the dignity of the dead, but also has grave implications for controlling the virus. People may be afraid to get medical care, for fear of getting a coronavirus test when exhibiting symptoms. Members of the Muslim community may also be distrustful of any vaccine that the government administers. This is on top of the psychological impacts of the policy on people who are already dealing with the toll of isolation during a deadly pandemic. Despite months of protests from the Muslim community and human rights activists, the Sri Lankan government is moving forward with this baseless and discriminatory policy. In December, the supreme court rejected a challenge from human rights organizations, dashing any hope that the guidance may have been reversed. In response to the ruling, members of the public tied thousands of white ribbons to the gate of the crematorium as an act of remembrance and peaceful protest; the government responded by swiftly removing them. The government has temporarily succeeded in its quest to inflict emotional harm on our community. But they cannot crush the power of our resilience. Amarnath Amarasingam and Lisa Fuller: Sri Lanka is burning — again The Post’s View: Sri Lanka’s decision to block social media after the bombings sets an alarming precedent Rana Ayyub: Islamophobia taints India’s response to the coronavirus Madiha Afzal: Pakistan’s dangerous capitulation to the religious right on the coronavirus https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/25/sri-lankas-baseless-forced-cremation-policy-inflicts-trauma-muslims/ -
By விவசாயி விக் · பதியப்பட்டது
Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests 4 hours ago Several arrested during Australia Day protests in Sydney Several people have been arrested for breaking Covid rules protesting against the culturally sensitive Australia Day holiday. At least five arrests were made in Sydney at a rally attended by around 2,000 people, despite rules limiting the numbers allowed to gather at 500. The day is controversial as it marks the start of Australia's colonisation. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, the anniversary of Britain's First Fleet arriving in Sydney in 1788. Branded by its critics as "Invasion Day", it attracts annual protest rallies drawing attention to the injustices faced by Indigenous people. 'Australia's colonial legacy not the past for us' The evolution of Australia Day controversy For years, a "change the date" campaign led by Indigenous Australians has lobbied to move the national day. EPA Australia Day has been controversial for years The official events marking the day contain a lot of acknowledgements of the country's Indigenous past and traditions. The evolution of Australia Day controversy This year, the day began with a ceremony in Sydney that included traditional Indigenous dances and a smoking ceremony. Covid concerns though led to some official events being cancelled. EPA Sydney Opera House was lit up with Indigenous art EPA Indigenous performers during a smoking ceremony During the Sydney protest, demonstrators shouted "sovereignty was never ceded" and "no justice, no peace", and held placards and banners reading "Not a Date to Celebrate" and "Black Lives Matter". Authorities had refused to waive the cap on numbers for the protests this year, despite no new infections being recorded in the city for more than a week. Thousands more attended rallies in other cities across the country, with organisers asking protesters to maintain physical distance where possible and wear masks. A masked-up, socially distanced protest Simon Atkinson, BBC News, Brisbane While there are still Covid-related restrictions on gatherings in Queensland, about 5,000 people joined the rally in central Brisbane. Social distancing was tricky in places - but there were QR codes to sign in. And even in a city with no known coronavirus cases, pretty much everyone followed organiser requests to wear a mask, despite the high temperatures. Demands to switch the date of this public holiday - or to abolish Australia Day altogether - are at the heart of "Invasion Day" events. As one homemade placard put it - "Real Australians Don't Celebrate Genocide". But it is not the only issue. In Queens Gardens, crowds chanted the name of "Aunty Sherry" - an Indigenous Australian woman found dead in a Brisbane police station last year. The crisis of Aboriginal deaths in custody - almost 450 since a 1991 Royal Commission - dominated Black Lives Matter protests in Australia, and remains a pressing concern. And on the fringes of the march, I noticed the people walking - and often looking - the other way. Carrying slabs of beer and dressed to impress, it's always worth remembering that for many Australians (and a poll this week suggests it's a vast majority) there's no real clamour for change, and that 26 January remains a day to party, to see friends and indeed to celebrate. Despite the controversy around the day, the Australian government has maintained its support for the holiday and polls show most Australians in favour of keeping it. EPA Protesters say the day is offensive to the Indigenous population EPA At least five protesters were arrested in Sydney The country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the day represents how far Australia had come since the First Fleet arrived. "There is no escaping or cancelling this fact," he said at a ceremony in the capital Canberra. "For better and worse, it was the moment where the journey to our modern nation began." Why Australia Day is controversial (published in 2018) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55806766 -
By விவசாயி விக் · பதியப்பட்டது
Covid: Dutch curfew riots rage for third night Published Share Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic media captionDutch police have described it as the worst unrest in four decades Protesters defying a curfew in the Netherlands have clashed with riot police in a third night of unrest. More than 180 people were arrested on Monday in several cities. In Rotterdam, police fired warning shots and tear gas, after an emergency order issued by the mayor failed to move demonstrators. Riots started at the weekend as protesters kicked back against newly imposed coronavirus restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Rutte has condemned what he called "criminal violence". Police chief Henk van Essen said the riots no longer had "anything to do with the basic right to demonstrate". Dutch PM condemns curfew riots The Netherlands has had nearly one million confirmed Covid cases since the start of the outbreak, with more than 13,500 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University in the US, which is tracking the pandemic. What happened on Monday night There were further violent scenes in many towns and cities. Riot police clashed with protesters in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, as well as Amersfoort, Den Bosch, Alphen and Helmond. Some of the worst disturbances were in the south of Rotterdam where police said 10 officers were hurt. Across the country 184 people were arrested. Amsterdam's mayor appealed to parents to keep young people indoors. IMAGE COPYRIGHTEPA image captionSeveral cities have vowed to introduce emergency measures in an effort to prevent more disturbances Fires were lit on the streets of The Hague, where police on bicycles attempted to move small clusters of men who threw stones and fireworks. There was violence in the southern city of Den Bosch, where rioters set off fireworks, broke windows, looted a supermarket and overturned cars. A woman living near Den Bosch train station told Dutch radio that masked youths had left a trail of destruction in the city centre. "I saw windows smashed and fireworks going off. Really crazy, just like a war zone," the woman said. Roads into the city were closed to stop people joining the rioters. What's behind the riots? The ignition of discontent has rocked the core of Dutch society. In the absence of any legitimate way to socialise, is this simply an outlet for young men to feel part of something, their masks concealing their identities and enabling them to violently channel their frustrations? There are more sinister influences at play. Messages on social media, overt and covert, have whipped up anger. Misinformation has even been spread by some politicians. IMAGE COPYRIGHTEPA image captionSome of the worst violence was in Rotterdam Some feared a curfew would be a tipping point, as Dutch restrictions tighten while some neighbouring countries relax their rules. The vast majority of people in the Netherlands are peacefully observing the curfew. The unrest was initially seen as a response to the first "stay-at-home" order imposed since Nazi occupation during World War Two. That notion has been dismissed by Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who said the rioters were simply criminals and would be treated as such. But there are simmering anxieties in Dutch towns and cities, and with less than two months before a general election, voters are vulnerable and the streets volatile. How Netherlands has reacted There has been widespread shock at the violence. In Rotterdam, where police used water cannon during clashes with rioters, Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb signed an emergency decree, giving police broader powers of arrest. He reacted furiously to shops being looted in the south of the city, condemning "shameless thieves, I can't call it anything else". Rotterdam shop-owner Emrah Köker said he had no words for what he had seen. "How can this happen in the Netherlands?" he asked Dutch daily newspaper Algemeen Dagblad. Den Bosch mayor Jack Mikkers said police struggled to respond to the violence because they were needed in other nearby towns. Football fans of the Willem II club took to the streets of Tilburg to "protect their city" against rioters, news site Brabants Dagblad reports. IMAGE COPYRIGHTEPA image captionThe Dutch prime minister has condemned the violence IMAGE COPYRIGHTEPA image captionThere have been protests in a number of cities against coronavirus restrictions and a curfew imposed by the Dutch government The violence on Sunday was described by Dutch police as the worst unrest in four decades. A Covid-19 testing centre was also set alight on Saturday evening in the northern village of Urk, local authorities said. Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Almere on Saturday for posting threatening messages about journalists online, Dutch news agency ANP reported. Mayors in several cities have vowed to introduce emergency measures in an effort to prevent more disturbances. IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGES image captionThe windows of some shops were smashed in Rotterdam IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGES image captionThe violence has been described as the worst for 40 years "It's unacceptable. All normal people will regard this with horror," the prime minister told reporters. "What motivated these people has nothing to do with protesting, it's criminal violence and we will treat it as such." The Dutch government has introduced its toughest measures since the start of the pandemic - including a night-time curfew which runs from 21:00 (20:00 GMT) to 04:30. It is the first in the Netherlands since World War Two. Anyone caught violating it faces a €95 (£84) fine. The country's bars and restaurants have been shut since October, while schools and non-essential shops closed last month. A ban on flights from the UK, South Africa and South America has been put in place due to fears over new variants of the virus. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55799919 -
நம்ம ஊரில் சிங்களவர்களுக்கு வரும் புலி கனவு போல் கிந்தியர்களுக்கு காலிஸ்தான் கனவு பயங்கரம் இன்னும் போகவில்லை .இவர்களின் போராட்டமும் எங்களின் போராட்டத்துக்கும் பாரிய வித்தியாசங்கள் கிடையாது எங்களை போல் அரிய வகை நூல்கள் ஆதாரங்கள் எல்லாவற்றையும் கிந்தியர்கள் எரித்தார்கள் .நாமும் யாழ் நூலகத்தில் இழந்தோம் அவர்களும் இரண்டு தசாப்தம் கனடிய அகதி வாழ்க்கை அங்கிருக்கும் அநேகர் காலிஸ்தான் உறுப்பினர்கள்.இந்த கேட்டுக்குள் நம்மடை ஊடகங்கள் என்று சொல்லப்படுபவை கொஞ்ச நாளைக்கு முந்தி ஒரு கட்டுரை போட்டவை சீக்கியர்களுக்கும் தமிழர்களுக்கும் நீண்ட கால பகை என்று இந்த விவசாயிகளின் போராட்டம் தொடங்கும் நேரம் அப்படியான கட்டுரை எம்மிடையே உலாவிக்கொண்டு இருந்தது ஏன் என்பது கட்டுரையை போட்டவர்களுக்குத்தான் வெளிச்சம் .
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