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An American soldier was detained in Russia on charges of “criminal misconduct,” the US Army confirmed on Monday. The soldier’s name has not been released. The US State Department is providing consular support to the soldier. Russia notified the US of the detention, and the Army notified the soldier’s family. The soldier’s detention adds to the number of Americans held in Russia amid tensions between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine invasion. Other Americans detained in Russia include Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, who is accused of espionage. The US government, Gershkovich, and his employer deny the charges.

The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices report significant human rights abuses in Manipur following ethnic conflict between Kuki and Meitei groups, leading to displacement and violence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the incident, while the UN urged relief efforts. The report also acknowledges positive developments in freedom of expression and assembly, including a permitted Muharram procession in Srinagar.

The US State Department is conducting an investigation into potential human rights abuses by the Israeli military during the recent Gaza conflict. US State Secretary Antony Blinken emphasized that the probe adheres to the same standards applied to other countries, rejecting any suggestion of a ‘double standard’.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken has denied allegations of a ‘double standard’ in the investigation of human rights violations by the Israeli military in Gaza. He emphasized that the State Department’s investigation adheres to the same standards applied to all countries.

The United States Department of State’s annual human rights report has highlighted concerns over alleged abuses in the Indian state of Manipur. The report specifically mentions the killing of Hardeep Nijjar, a 30-year-old man by security forces in 2022.

The US State Department’s annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has expressed concerns over human rights abuses in Israel, particularly in Gaza. The report cited ‘credible reports’ of various types of abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and the punishment of family members for alleged offenses. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for Israel to comply with international law and minimize civilian harm. The report also raised concerns about unlawful killings by Hamas and Israeli forces, as well as restrictions on humanitarian aid access, civilian displacement, and journalist fatalities in Gaza.

The US State Department’s annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices highlighted concerns over Israel’s precautions to minimize civilian casualties during the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that Israel needs to follow international law and take feasible precautions to protect civilians, raising concerns about civilian deaths, humanitarian aid access, and journalist deaths. The report also condemned Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel and its abhorrent use of civilians as human shields.