More than 100 artists have voiced their support for Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for occupied Palestinian territory, who is facing international calls to resign, according to Al Jazeera. This support comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions, including the death of a young man in Lyon, France, following a clash between right and left-wing activists, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's call for restraint on nuclear weapons at the Munich Security Conference.
The artists, including musicians, actors, and writers, signed an open letter expressing their full support for Albanese, who they described as a defender of human rights and the Palestinian people's right to exist, Al Jazeera reported. This show of solidarity follows calls for Albanese's resignation.
Meanwhile, in Lyon, France, a 23-year-old man, identified as Quentin D, died in the hospital after being violently attacked during a news conference held by MEP Rima Hassan, according to Euronews. Quentin was a member of the security team for the right-wing group Collectif Némésis, which was protesting the event. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for restraint following the incident.
At the Munich Security Conference, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech questioning the rearmament strategies of world powers, Euronews reported. Sánchez argued that nuclear rearmament would not protect anyone from Vladimir Putin and advocated for investing in values instead of nuclear arsenals. He made his remarks on Saturday, marking his first time participating in the conference as Prime Minister of Spain.
In other news, a Palestinian protester, Leqaa Kordia, described her experience in ICE custody as "dehumanizing," according to Al Jazeera. Kordia stated she was chained to a hospital bed after having a seizure and was kept from her lawyers and family for days. Advocates claim authorities are going to extraordinary lengths to detain her.
Finally, the Iranian regime cut off the country's residents from the global internet during the latest anti-government uprising, Wired reported. Research indicates that the National Information Network is becoming a mechanism of constant surveillance.
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