Russia’s Controversial History Textbook Sparks Outrage and Concern A new history textbook, set to be compulsory for high school students across Russia and the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, has drawn intense scrutiny and criticism from human rights organization Amnesty International. The textbook has been accused of justifying Russia’s war of […]
Author: Liu David
My name is David Liu, and I'm a journalist who specializes in investigative reporting on issues related to human rights. I'm dedicated to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable.
“Unanswered Questions Surrounding the Mysterious Death of an Imprisoned Iranian Protester”
Iran: Suspicious Death of Imprisoned Protester Javad Rouhi Raises Alarming Questions By | September 1, 2023 Mazadanran Province, Iran – The recent death of Javad Rouhi, a 31-year-old Iranian protester, while in custody has sparked widespread concern and raised serious questions about the treatment of detainees and the transparency of […]
Crushing Dissent: The Brutal Crackdown in Goma
Deadly Crackdown in Goma: A Violent Suppression of Dissent The Tragedy Unfolds In a shocking turn of events, Congolese security forces opened fire on protesters in the city of Goma, resulting in the deaths of dozens and injuries to many more. The protesters, gathering to voice their grievances against the […]
Protecting Cyber Security in Bangladesh: Urgent Call to Remove Draconian Provisions in Draft Legislation
Amnesty International Urges Substantial Amendments to Bangladesh‘s Cyber Security Act The Cabinet’s Approval of the Draft Cyber Security Act The recent news of the Cabinet’s approval of the final draft of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) in Bangladesh has drawn criticism from human rights organization Amnesty International. The CSA is […]
The Uyghur Crisis in China: Unmasking the Ongoing Humanitarian Catastrophe
Unrelenting Crimes Against Humanity Targeting Uyghurs Forced Assimilation Continues a Year After Landmark Report on Xinjiang Background China‘s ongoing crimes against humanity targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in the northwestern Xinjiang region have persisted a year after a damning report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner […]
Kosovo’s Failures: A Systemic Neglect of Domestic Violence Victims
Amnesty International Report Criticizes Kosovo Authorities for Failing Domestic Violence Victims Introduction Amnesty International has released a report that highlights the failures of the Kosovo authorities in addressing the issue of domestic violence and providing support and protection to survivors. Despite widespread protests and calls for action following a significant […]
Investigating the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in Nigeria
Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding: A Violation of Human Rights An Unjust Act On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen individuals accused of participating in a gay wedding, an act that is prohibited under Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. The police shamelessly paraded […]
The Urgency of COP28: Advocating for the Release of an Activist in the UAE
COP28: US Should Press UAE for Activist’s Release Free Ahmed Mansoor to Set Better Tone for COP28 Climate Conference August 30, 2023 As the 28th Conference of Parties on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) approaches, human rights groups are calling on the United States government to […]
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: Urgent Call to Drop Death Penalty Charges
Uganda Urged to Drop Charges Against LGBTQ+ Individual Facing Death Penalty Background Uganda‘s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is facing international scrutiny after charging a 20-year-old man with “aggravated homosexuality” under the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. The act, which was signed into law in May 2023, defines “aggravated […]
The Unending Agony: The Collective Wait of Middle Eastern Families for Their Disappeared Loved Ones
The Agony of Waiting: Families in the Middle East Searching for Disappeared Loved Ones The Reality of Collective Wait Across the Middle East, countless families are experiencing the agonizing wait for their loved ones who have disappeared. These families live with the constant uncertainty, not knowing if their loved ones […]