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Scoop
a day ago
- Politics
- Scoop
World News In Brief: Guterres Condemns Antisemitic Attacks, ILO To Debate Pros/Cons Of Working Online, Sudan, Ukraine...
2 June 2025 A man was arrested in Boulder after reportedly using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to set people on fire at an event in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Sunday. The suspect reportedly yelled 'Free Palestine' during the attack and now faces federal hate crime charges along with multiple felonies. The attack injured at least eight people, ranging in age from 52 to 88. The injuries have been described by local police as ranging from minor to 'very serious'. Holocaust memorial targeted In a further antisemitic act in Paris, vandals targeted the Shoah Memorial, three synagogues and the Jewish restaurant Chez Marianne on Saturday morning, according to news reports. Photos show green paint now coating a wall engraved with the names of the 76,000 Jewish men, women and children deported from France between 1942 and 1944. No suspects have been arrested so far and no group has claimed responsibility. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents at the Noon Briefing in New York that 'The Secretary-General condemns these acts.' 'The United Nations firmly stands against all forms of antisemitism, as well as all other manifestations of extremism and any incitement to religious hatred and violence, and he calls for swift action to hold those responsible accountable,' Mr. Dujarric said. UN labour agency sheds light on potential risks of online work Governments, employers, and workers from the 187 UN ILO Member States are currently meeting in Geneva for the International Labour Organization's annual conference. The potential pitfalls of online platforms will be one key area for debate, as countries mull reforms to protect workers and promote development. Digital platforms have grown rapidly in recent decades in line with the gig economy, boosting online education, tourism and transport, for example. Lack of protections But although businesses that use digital platforms offer flexibility for workers, there's concern that they don't offer enough social protection or decent conditions. According to senior ILO official Angelika Muller many online workers lack protections as part of the informal economy. As such, many face poor working conditions while many employers turn to algorithms to evaluate worker performance. Member States are also expected to agree on new ways to help countries transition from the informal to the formal economy and address the issue of health dangers from exposure to biological hazards at work. Attacks on Sudanese civilians continue On May 29, the World Food Programme's facility in Al Fasher was repeatedly shelled, resulting in extensive damage, according to a report on Monday from UN aid coordination office, OCHA. The next day, Eldaman International Hospital in Al Obeid was struck by a drone attack, killing at least six health workers and injuring more than 15 others. Both attacks were reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia which has been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the country since April 2023. Acting Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Kristine Hambrouck, released a statement on Sunday calling the attacks a 'blatant violation of international humanitarian law,' calling on all sides to protect civilian lives. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher, also expressed concern over these attacks in a social media post Monday: 'These attacks must stop.' Continued cholera threats Meanwhile, in Khartoum state, strikes on electricity infrastructure have aggravated water shortages, forcing many residents to rely on unsafe water sources and endangering over one million children with waterborne diseases, as cholera continues to spread across Sudan. Thanks to the efforts of health workers and community volunteers, daily cholera cases in the capital region have fallen compared to previous weeks. There have been more than 16,500 cases and over 340 reported deaths in Khartoum since the outbreak began. Dozens of cases are also emerging in the South Darfur state, prompting officials to declare a health emergency and appeal for urgent support to contain the outbreak. With UN support, local health authorities have established treatment centers and initiated surveillance and community health efforts. is urging the international community to act now to ensure that aid reaches those most in need, to halt the spread of cholera, and to protect the millions of civilians at risk. Recent attacks on Ukrainian civilians The UN on Monday reported that attacks in Ukraine over the weekend and Monday left more than 20 civilians dead, including one child, and injured over 100 others. Civilian infrastructure – including homes, medical and educational facilities and power and gas lines – was also affected. Notably, the attacks occurred just hours before Ukrainian and Russian delegations met for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Türkiye on Monday. Humanitarian response Humanitarian organizations are providing critical support to affected families, including emergency repair materials, legal and psychological assistance, and evacuations from areas where heavy fighting is continuing. On 30 May, an inter-agency convoy delivered essential aid – including solar lamps, charging stations, kitchen sets, diapers, food, hygiene items and first aid kits – to over 700 residents in the frontline Mylivska community of Kherson.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Several Paris Jewish institutions sprayed with green paint
Police found the paint damage early on Saturday on the Shoah Memorial, which is the Holocaust museum in Paris. (AP pic) PARIS : Five Jewish institutions were sprayed with green paint in Paris overnight and an investigation has been opened, a police source said on Saturday. Police found the paint damage early on Saturday on the Shoah Memorial, which is the Holocaust museum in Paris, three synagogues and a restaurant in the historic Jewish neighbourhood of Le Marais, the source said. Interior minister Bruno Retailleau said on X that he was disgusted by these 'despicable acts targeting the Jewish community'. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a post on X later on Saturday that he was 'appalled by the attack' on Jewish institutions in the French capital. 'I call on the French authorities to act swiftly, and firmly to bring the perpetrators to justice, and to defend the Jewish community from hatred and attacks of any kind,' Herzog said. It was not yet known who committed the damage, or why. The interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment on details of the incidents. France has seen a rise in hate crimes: last year police recorded an 11% rise in racist, xenophobic or antireligious crimes, according to official data published in March. The figures did not break down the attacks on different religions.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Result Of Incitement': Netanyahu Asks Macron To Act After Holocaust Memorial Attacked In Paris
This comes after several Jewish sites, including Holocaust Memorial, was defaced in Paris this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron over recent attacks on several Jewish sites across Paris and termed them a 'result of the rampant incitement against Jews in the European country. He asked Macron to act against antisemitism in France. 'The attacks on synagogues and a Holocaust memorial in Paris are a direct result of the rampant incitement against Jews in France. President Macron should stop pushing for a Palestinian terror state in the heart of the Jewish homeland and start acting against antisemitism in his own country," Netanyahu said. President Macron should stop pushing for a Palestinian terror state in the heart of the Jewish homeland and start acting against antisemitism in his own country.— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 1, 2025 His remarks came a day after a number of Jewish sites were defaced with green paint in Paris. The vandalism that took place on the night of Friday to Saturday was discovered last morning, which targeted the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues and a Jewish restaurant in the city's historic Marais district, as well as a third synagogue in the 20th arrondissement (district). The local authorities launched an investigation into the attacks. Paris prosecutor's office said it had initiated a probe for 'damage committed on the grounds of religion." Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau expressed his 'immense disgust" over the vandalism targeting the Jewish community in a post on X. These incidents occurred just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and the French Interior Ministry had already issued a call for increased security around Jewish sites over the weekend, due to rising global tensions. Macron has adopted a nuanced stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. While he condemned the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, Macron has increasingly criticised Israel's military actions in Gaza, particularly concerning the humanitarian crisis. He has called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasised the need for humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza. First Published:
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Jewish institutions in Paris, including the Holocaust Memorial painted green overnight, Probe underway - The Economic Times Video
Several Jewish institutions in Paris, including the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues, and a Jewish restaurant in the Marais district, were vandalized with green paint overnight. The incidents, discovered early on Saturday, have prompted an investigation by French police.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial
PARIS — Authorities in Paris have launched an investigation after several Jewish sites across the capital were defaced with green paint. The vandalism, discovered early Saturday morning, targeted the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues and a Jewish restaurant in the city's historic Marais district, as well as a third synagogue in the 20th arrondissement (district). An open can of paint was reportedly found nearby, while French media said surveillance footage from the Holocaust Memorial showed an individual dressed in black spraying paint overnight.
