Condemned as dangerous and abusive, the kafala labour system not only disregards migrant workers’ rights but depends on exploitation. But 10 years after Qatar was advised by the UN to abolish kafala (“sponsorship”) entirely and replace it with a regulated labour network, the system is thriving across Lebanon, Jordan and...
The article said that migrant people pay to work for these families. Why would they not be allowed to leave when they please and why would their employer be allowed to keep their passport? I’m so confused. There is some serious poverty around the world to voluntarily do this.
A more important headline is that there currently are not laws in place to outlaw the possession and viewing of child pornography. It shouldn’t be up to the court to set a precedent of its illegality, but rather a clear law making it illegal.
The head of Israel’s military has said the country would respond to Iran’s weekend attack as several Western countries urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East....
they’re a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government. this coup was largely in response to US sanctions on military officials resulting from Rohingya genocide and a loss of power in the 2020 elections. so, you could say that it was a result of US meddling in the same way the israeli/palestine confict is or even 9/11 was.
it’s definitely a western creation, but not wholly a US creation. British and French started it all, and the US’ involvement with peace treaties created a backlash resulting in assassination of Rabin and the rise of Netanyahu.
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Dogs are more than just pets; they’re companions, confidants, and cherished members of our families. However, ensuring that your furry friend is well-behaved and obedient requires patience, consistency, and effective training techniques. Here’s a short guide to help you navigate the world of dog training and foster a strong...
César Nebrera pours out a cup of coffee he has brewed on a stove in the boot of his car. The old green Kia saloon sits in the shade of a carob tree just off the main road near Ibiza Town....
Ah haha yeah it’s a silicone hand pump. You can use it to manually express milk by squeezing the base. And apparently you can get Korok seeds from it too.
‘Every day I cry’: 50 women talk about life as a domestic worker under the Gulf’s kafala system (www.theguardian.com)
Condemned as dangerous and abusive, the kafala labour system not only disregards migrant workers’ rights but depends on exploitation. But 10 years after Qatar was advised by the UN to abolish kafala (“sponsorship”) entirely and replace it with a regulated labour network, the system is thriving across Lebanon, Jordan and...
House gecko rule (lemmy.ml)
Pinkish house gecko on white stucco wall....
High Court In India Rules That Viewing, Downloading Child Porn Is Not A Crime - The Publica (www.thepublica.com)
Stand up (i.imgur.com)
Israel’s military chief pledges response to Iran attack (www.aljazeera.com)
The head of Israel’s military has said the country would respond to Iran’s weekend attack as several Western countries urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East....
U.S., Not Israel, Shot Down Most Iran Drones and Missiles (theintercept.com)
The United States shot down more drones and missiles than Israel did on Saturday night during Iran’s attack, The Intercept can report....
Israel vows to retaliate against Iran for missile attacks (www.axios.com)
Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
With U.S. aid still stalled and its army at a breaking point, Ukraine warns: We will lose (www.nbcnews.com)
Myanmar military loses control of key town on Thai border, rebels say, in major win for anti-junta resistance (amp.cnn.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14174816...
RIP OJ: Rule In PIP (sh.itjust.works)
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Fr(ule)iendly Reminder
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Gourmet Rule (slrpnk.net)
Definitely has nothing to do with sky-rocketing food prices in our capitalist hellscape.
Dog Training (bit.ly)
Dogs are more than just pets; they’re companions, confidants, and cherished members of our families. However, ensuring that your furry friend is well-behaved and obedient requires patience, consistency, and effective training techniques. Here’s a short guide to help you navigate the world of dog training and foster a strong...
dittos rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
totality rule (lemmy.world)
Zelenskyy straight-up said Ukraine is going to lose if Congress doesn't send more aid (www.businessinsider.com)
President Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would lose the war if the US didn’t send it more aid....
Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar (www.bbc.com)
César Nebrera pours out a cup of coffee he has brewed on a stove in the boot of his car. The old green Kia saloon sits in the shade of a carob tree just off the main road near Ibiza Town....
Onyx Rule (slrpnk.net)
Reddit started blocking VPN users on old.reddit.com (lemm.ee)
At this point, I’m not even going to bother trying to go on there anymore.
Rule: YA HA HA (lemmy.world)
Idk what I’m doin here