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Civil Rights news — August 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Civil Rights published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  2. SocietyCivil RightsPeaceThink Tanks

    Retirement Bonus in 2026: Latest Developments

    The Constitutional Court has merged two cases regarding the 8,770 TL increase in the retirement bonus for retired civil servants, which was not included in the scope in 2023. The decision on whether the retirement bonus will come in 2026 is eagerly awaited by millions of SSK, Bağ-Kur, and civil servant retirees. The latest developments suggest that the final decision on the merits of the case is imminent.
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  3. PoliticsCivil RightsMiddle EastChina

    Abdul El-Sayed's Muslim Brotherhood Connections Spark Concerns in Michigan Senate Race

    Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, faces scrutiny over his political and family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood. His campaign received significant contributions from CAIR employees and leaders, while his father-in-law has ties to CAIR and ISNA. Critics, including Sen. Ted Cruz and counterterrorism expert Kyle Shideler, raise concerns about El-Sayed's connections to the Brotherhood and its network in the U.S.
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  4. U.S.LawCivil RightsNorth America

    Law Firm Linked to Trump Administration Declines Offer to Represent Migrant Children

    A Texas law firm, Burke Law Group, with ties to the Trump administration, has declined a $150 million federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant minors. The firm, which has little experience in immigration matters, was set to replace nearly 100 providers whose contract expired at the end of last month. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has not provided a reason for Burke's decision, leaving the future legal representation of migrant children in doubt.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    MVD Investigates Sale of Kazakhstanis' Personal Data

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of Kazakhstan is investigating the alleged sale of personal data of Kazakhstanis, following reports of an advertisement offering such data. The MVD has confirmed that there have been no registered cases of unauthorized access to the eGov portal and is currently identifying the person who posted the advertisement, as well as the source of the offered data. The investigation is under special control of the department, with the protection of personal data being a constitutional guarantee.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

    100 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Under Israeli Protection

    Approximately 100 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, performing provocative tours and Talmudic prayers inside its courtyards. The incident occurred under heavy protection from Israeli occupation police and special forces. The settlers entered through the Moroccan Gate and exited through the Chain Gate. Israeli police imposed restrictions on young men and worshipers, preventing some from entering the mosque. This practice aims to impose new facts on the ground within Al-Aqsa Mosque, attempting to establish temporal and spatial division. Meanwhile, occupation authorities escalated banning decisions against individuals from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City, targeting religious figures, public figures, and Jerusalemite citizens.
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  9. PoliticsBillJudiciaryCivil RightsMiddle East

    Russia Offers Ukraine Prisoner Exchange; Kyiv Refuses

    Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova stated that Russia has offered Ukraine three lists of prisoners for exchange in the last month, including a list of 224 Ukrainians convicted in Russia. However, Ukraine has refused to take its citizens back. Lantratova accused Ukraine of not wanting these people and prioritizing propaganda over human lives. Russia is ready for different exchange options to free its prisoners.
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  10. PoliticsAppointmentsCivil RightsNorth America

    Russia Proposes Paid Paternity Leave

    In Russia, a proposal has been made to introduce paid paternity leave for young fathers. The initiative aims to strengthen families and increase the role of fathers in child-rearing. The leave, which could be up to 10 days per year for fathers with three or more children, is intended to be used for participating in the upbringing and life of the child, not just as an additional vacation. The public organization 'Fathers nearby' supports this measure, and a vote among fathers is being encouraged.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsPeaceMiddle East

    Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Delimitation, Urges Freeze on Lok Sabha Seats at 543

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved and piloted a resolution in the state Assembly, which was passed unanimously. The resolution opposes the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and urges the Centre to permanently retain the existing strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and the current inter-State distribution of seats. It also demands immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections based on the current 543 seats. The DMK supported the resolution, while the AIADMK, PMK, BJP, and other opposition parties opposed it.
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