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Greenpeace and Shell Reach Settlement in Legal Battle Over North Sea Environmental Protest

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London, UK – In a significant development within environmental activism and corporate accountability circles, Greenpeace has reached a settlement with energy giant Shell over a dispute stemming from a protest at Shell’s North Sea oil platforms. The resolution of the lawsuit, initially sparked by Greenpeace activists boarding the Brent oil platforms in October 2019, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue around fossil fuel extraction and the environment. The controversy began when Greenpeace activists occupied the Brent Alpha and Bravo platforms, part of the decommissioned Brent oil field, to protest Shell’s decommissioning plans. Greenpeace … Read more

Global Human Rights Group Demands Inquiry into Pakistan’s Violent Protest Crackdown

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Islamabad, Pakistan — Serious concerns have been raised by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) regarding the forceful suppression of opposition demonstrations in Islamabad. The institute has called on Pakistan to adhere more closely to global human rights norms, notably in managing protests with minimal force. Turmoil escalated in the capital when mass protests, primarily demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, descended into chaos. Following Khan’s detention, his supporters, led by his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), organized widespread protests on November 24. The gatherings, climaxing between November 26 and … Read more

Pakistani Journalist Arrested During Protest Coverage Released on Bail Amidst Accusations of Government Suppression

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani journalist, who was detained under anti-terror legislation while investigating alleged fatalities during protests for the former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was granted bail and released on Saturday. The journalist, Matiullah Jan, a known TV presenter and YouTube journalist, was arrested late Wednesday amid his inquiries at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital about reported deaths in the protests. According to his lawyer, Imaan Mazari, Jan faced charges of drug possession and the attempted murder of an on-duty policeman while allegedly under the influence. He was taken before a specialist anti-terrorism court in Islamabad … Read more

Greenpeace Leads Protest for Anti-Plastic Legislation at Overburdened Veracruz Landfill

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Coatzacoalcos, Mexico — On a recent day, clad in hazardous material suits, activists from Greenpeace Mexico, alongside members from other organizations, converged at the Villa Allende landfill in the bustling port city of Coatzacoalcos in Veracruz State. They temporarily disrupted operations to spotlight the urgent need for an anti-plastic law, voicing their grievances against the country’s growing plastic pollution crisis. The landfill, situated a mere stone’s throw from local homes and businesses, has transformed from a village-level dump to a major garbage disposal site, gobbling up 350 to 400 tons of waste daily from across … Read more