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軍の攻勢に腹いせ、人質暴行か パレスチナ収容者も被害

【国際】軍の攻勢に腹いせ、人質暴行か パレスチナ収容者も被害
2025年10月14日 18:30(10月14日 18:31 更新)
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【エルサレム共同】イスラエルとイスラム組織ハマスとの間で、和平合意に基づく人質らの身柄交換が行われました。

イスラエルメディアによると、人質は約2年間、地下トンネルや避難テントで拘束されていました。今回の交換は、イスラエル軍の攻勢に対する報復とみられ、一部の人質に対して暴行があった可能性があります。

また、パレスチナの収容者もこの事態に巻き込まれ、被害を受けたとの情報も伝えられています。

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【西日本新聞meとは?】

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【ガザ停戦と人質解放】心揺さぶる家族再会 陶酔さめる可能性も テルアビブ大教授 ウリヤ・シャビット

【ガザ停戦と人質解放】心揺さぶる家族再会 陶酔さめる可能性も ― テルアビブ大教授 ウリヤ・シャビット

2025年10月14日 10:41 更新:10:43

トランプ米大統領が示したガザ和平計画の「第1段階」の合意に基づき、イスラム組織ハマスに拘束されていたイスラエルの人質らが解放されました。

この人質解放により、多くの家族が感動的な再会を果たし、その心は大きく揺さぶられています。一方で、陶酔がさめることによって、今後の停戦の維持や真の和平への道筋に対し、慎重な見方も浮上しています。

この停戦が守られ、2年に及ぶ戦闘は終結に向かうのでしょうか。イスラエルと日本、そして国際社会が注視するなか、停戦の持続と和平構築には依然として多くの課題が残されています。

この記事では、テルアビブ大学のウリヤ・シャビット教授の視点をもとに、今回のガザ停戦と人質解放がもたらす意義やその可能性について詳しく解説します。

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中国、牧師ら30人拘束 非公認のキリスト教会

2025年10月13日 20:40 更新(20:43更新)

【上海共同】中国各地で今月、政府非公認のキリスト教会「シオン教会」の牧師ら教会関係者が警察当局の取り締まりを受け、約30人が拘束されたり行方不明になったりしました。

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Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to break the peace deal in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect. The deal has raised hopes for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

All the remaining hostages are set to be released within days. However, questions remain about who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back, and whether Hamas will disarm, as called for in US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended a ceasefire in March, hinted that Israel might renew its offensive if Hamas does not give up its weapons.

The latest truce, nevertheless, marks a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that was triggered by Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel. The fighting has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and displaced around 90 percent of the Gaza population of approximately 2 million people, often multiple times.

In a televised statement on Friday, Netanyahu said the next stages would see Hamas disarm and Gaza demilitarized. “If this is achieved the easy way, so be it. If not, it will be achieved the hard way. Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarized,” he said.

The Israeli military has stated it will continue to operate defensively from the roughly 50 percent of Gaza it still controls after pulling back to agreed-upon lines.

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Mumbai News: SHRC Adjourns Hearing In Ola Driver Assault Case After Victim’s Family Seeks State-Appointed Lawyer

**Mumbai: Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission Adjourns Hearing in Ola Driver Assault Case**

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has adjourned the hearing in the high-profile assault case involving 24-year-old Ola driver Kayumddin Qureshi. Qureshi was allegedly brutally attacked last year in Mumbai’s Park Site area by an Audi car owner.

The adjournment came after the victim’s family informed the Commission that they were unable to afford legal expenses and requested that an advocate be appointed at the cost of the state. As a result, the matter has been adjourned to January 12.

### Victim Remains Bedridden with Severe Injuries

During the proceedings, Qureshi’s mother Faimida, sister Shabina, and brother Zainuddin appeared before the Commission. The family stated that Qureshi remains bedridden following the alleged assault, which left him with a severe spinal cord injury, head trauma, and fractures in his hands and leg.

### Commission Seeks Video Verification of Health Condition

To verify the family’s claims, the Commission requested Zainuddin to connect his brother via video call. Speaking from his bed, Qureshi showed visible stitch marks on his left leg. He explained that an earlier accident had left him with a metal rod implanted in his leg. During the alleged assault, he was thrown to the ground, which damaged the rod and worsened his condition, forcing him to undergo further medical procedures.

### SHRC Took Suo Motu Cognisance After Media Report

The SHRC had earlier taken suo motu cognisance following a news report published on September 1, 2024. The report highlighted the alleged indifference of the Park Site Police Station towards the assault. It described how a police officer dismissed the incident as an act committed in a “fit of anger,” despite CCTV footage capturing the brutal attack.

### FIR Filed But No Arrests Made Yet

The incident occurred on August 18, 2024, on LBS Marg in Ghatkopar West. An FIR was eventually filed against Rishabh Bibhash Chakravorthy and Antara Ghosh under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly causing hurt, grievous hurt, criminal intimidation, and intentional insult.

However, no arrests have been made as the charges invoked carry a sentence of less than seven years, allowing the accused to secure bail immediately.

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Thousands attend funerals of youths killed by Pakistani forces in PoJK

He accused authorities of double standards, adding: “The Jammu Kashmir Joint People’s Action Committee’s march is peaceful, but Pakistani forces are committing atrocities on unarmed citizens and martyring them.”

The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), centre on a 38-point charter of demands. These include political reforms, subsidised wheat flour, lower electricity tariffs, free education and healthcare, and an end to perks for government officials, ANI reported.

Public anger has also grown over the decision to abolish 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan. Muzaffarabad has become the epicentre of the agitation, which has spread to multiple districts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Shops, markets, and transport services have been shut down, bringing life to a standstill.

Despite an indefinite lockdown and internet blackout imposed by authorities, large protest caravans have pushed through blockades to join the movement, ANI reported.

Opposition leaders in Pakistan have amplified the unrest online. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Syeda Zahr posted: “A sea of people from Rawalakot has set out towards Muzaffarabad.” Chaudhry Muddasar Raza Machhiana, coordinator to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, praised the demonstrators: “Salam to the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) who know how to claim their rights.”

Neelum Valley Public Action Committee leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir accused the government of unleashing violence on its citizens. “This government has turned into a demon. They want to silence us by shutting down the media, deploying forces, and firing on us,” he said in a viral video.

Violent clashes over the past three days have already claimed more than half a dozen lives and left several seriously injured, sources said. In Dudyal, Mirpur, the Action Committee announced that the body of one protester would not be buried until the administration meets their demands.

Security forces have been deployed across PoJK to block protest marches and clear bridges and key routes. Despite the clampdown, the agitation shows no sign of slowing, with protesters vowing to continue until their demands are met.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pojk-protests-intensify-as-thousands-attend-funerals-of-youths-killed-by-pakistani-forces-23596902

‘Witch Killing Its Own People’: PoK Leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir Accuses Pakistan Army, Govt Of Oppressing Locals – VIDEO

Islamabad: Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a top leader of the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has accused Pakistan’s government and army of oppressing locals. Comparing them to a witch bent on killing people, he asserted that the so-called “Azad Kashmir” is not free at all.

Mir recalled General Asim Munir’s remarks labelling Hindus as “kaafir” prior to the Pahalgam attack and charged that while Pakistan accuses others of committing atrocities, its own leaders are perpetrating them in PoK. He further alleged that the voices of ordinary people are being crushed, the media is being silenced, and questioned the legitimacy of Pakistani forces that “kill those they claim to represent.”

The situation in PoK is set to worsen as the Pakistan Army continues its alleged atrocities and protesters remain undeterred. In response to ongoing demonstrations by Pakistan’s Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), the PoK administration has imposed an indefinite lockdown.

The JKJAAC has declared its intention to internationalize the issue, calling on Kashmiris worldwide to raise awareness. The organisation has consistently highlighted major concerns, including the brutal force used against the local population, and has urged people to lay siege to Muzaffarabad.

A 38-point charter of demands has been submitted to the Pakistan government, which includes the removal of perks and privileges for the elites. While protests have intensified over the past week, the situation escalated further when security forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.

Allegations have emerged of a systematic attempt by the Pakistan government to suppress the protests violently, with claims of a planned crackdown to kill dissenters. Since the onset of the protests, Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services in PoK to prevent the real issues from reaching the global community.

There is currently an unprecedented deployment of security personnel throughout the region as authorities seek to maintain control amid rising unrest.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/witch-killing-its-own-people-pok-leader-shaukat-nawaz-mir-accuses-pakistan-army-govt-of-oppressing-locals-video

‘Witch Killing Its Own People’: PoK Leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir Accuses Pakistan Army, Govt Of Oppressing Locals – VIDEO

Islamabad: Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a top leader of the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has accused Pakistan’s government and army of oppressing the local population. Comparing them to a witch bent on killing people, he stated that the so-called “Azad Kashmir” is not free at all.

Mir recalled General Asim Munir’s remarks labelling Hindus as “kaafir” before the Pahalgam attack and charged that while Pakistan accuses others of atrocities, its own leaders are committing them in PoK. He also alleged that the voices of ordinary people are being crushed, the media is being silenced, and questioned the legitimacy of Pakistani forces that “kill those they claim to represent.”

The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is set to worsen as the Pakistan Army continues its alleged atrocities, and the protesters show no signs of relenting. The PoK administration has ordered an indefinite lockdown amidst protests organized by Pakistan’s Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC).

The JKJAAC has decided to take the issue to the international stage, calling upon Kashmiris globally to raise awareness. The organization has been highlighting major issues, including the use of brute force against civilians, and has called on people to lay siege to Muzaffarabad.

A 38-point charter of demands has been submitted to the Pakistan government, which includes the removal of perks for the elites. While protests have intensified over the past week, the situation escalated further when security forces reportedly began firing at peaceful protesters.

Allegations have surfaced of a systematic attempt to kill people, with claims that the Pakistan government has set a plan in motion to suppress the dissent. Since the protests began, Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services across PoK, aiming to prevent the real issues from reaching the international community.

There is currently an unprecedented deployment of security personnel in the region as authorities attempt to contain the unrest.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/witch-killing-its-own-people-pok-leader-shaukat-nawaz-mir-accuses-pakistan-army-govt-of-oppressing-locals-video

Through the Eyes of a 6-Year-old Child, Orange Became a Symbol of an Indigenous Movement

The color orange was chosen because of something that happened to Phyllis Webstad when she was only six years old.

It was September 30, 1973, the first day she attended St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in British Columbia. Her grandmother had bought Webstad a brand-new shiny orange shirt to wear, adding to the young student’s first-day-of-school excitement.

“I didn’t understand why they wouldn’t give it back to me; it was mine!” Webstad recalls. The color orange has always reminded her of that moment — how her feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared, and how she felt like she was worth nothing.

“All of us little children were crying, and no one cared,” she said.

She never forgot the loss that turned into a hurt to her heart.

### The Birth of the Orange Shirt Society

In 2013, Webstad was invited to return to St. Joseph’s as an Indian residential school survivor. She convinced other survivors to buy orange t-shirts as a way to remember those who attended residential schools in Canada. This movement led to the formation of the Orange Shirt Society.

Wearing orange shirts has become a symbol of defiance against those things that undermine children’s self-esteem, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-bullying in general, Webstad explains.

However, the Orange Shirt Society is not only about defiance. Orange Shirt Day has become an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools, and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

### Why September 30?

September 30 was chosen as the primary day of remembrance because it is around that time of year that Indigenous children were taken from their homes and sent to residential schools.

It also serves as an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year, Webstad notes.

### Growth of Orange Shirt Day

Since 2013, Orange Shirt Day has evolved into days of reflection throughout Canada and the United States. Orange has also become a color embraced by women jingle dress dancers.

Today, Orange Shirt Day carries a more serious tone, especially following the revelation in late May of the discovery of the remains of 215 children in a mass grave at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Since then, thousands of other bodies have been found at residential schools throughout Canada.

“Every child matters” has become a mantra seen on t-shirts and rally signs nationwide.

In 2021, for the first time, Canada officially celebrated Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30. However, to many, September 30 will always be known as Orange Shirt Day, a lasting legacy of the difference Phyllis Webstad made in creating an Indigenous movement.

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Ousted Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli says he won`t flee amid political turmoil

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of attempting to strip him of his security and official privileges, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.

Speaking at a gathering of the party’s youth wing, Yuwa Sangh Nepal, in Gundu, Bhaktapur, Oli made it clear that he intends to stay and continue the political struggle. “Do you think we will flee by handing over the nation to this groundless government?” he asked his supporters. Oli emphasized his determination to “restore peace, good governance, and constitutional order.”

Oli recently vacated the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on September 9, following weeks of Gen Z-led protests that culminated in the fall of his government. Since then, he has relocated to a rented home in Gundu after his personal residence in Balkot was set on fire by demonstrators, Dhaka Tribune reported.

He accused the Sushila Karki-led administration of lacking legitimacy, claiming it rose to power not through the will of the people but through “vandalism and arson.” Oli also challenged the government to release any communications he had with state officials during the protests. “Publish them with courage. Make public the instructions I gave,” he said, suggesting he has nothing to hide.

Expressing concern over threats of fresh attacks, Oli criticized the government for failing to ensure his security. “On social media, there are open calls to attack my residence. What is the government doing? Just watching?” he questioned.

Oli also objected to reports that the government has decided to withhold passports of several leaders, including himself, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Arzu Rana Deuba, Ramesh Lekhak, and Deepak Khadka. The former prime minister accused the Karki government of “throwing the country into insecurity” by targeting political opponents, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.

Oli’s government was toppled on the second day of the Gen Z protests. Rights groups have held him and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak responsible for the excessive use of force that resulted in dozens of deaths during the unrest.

A monitoring report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released on Friday stated that the government’s failure to anticipate the intensity of the protests and the declining morale of security forces contributed to heavy casualties and damage. The report noted that while the first day of protests on September 8 remained peaceful, police shootings triggered widespread violence the following day.

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