Burundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations August 29, 2023 | New York Times By Introduction Journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been arbitrarily detained in Burundi for a year, serving a 10-year prison sentence for criticizing the government. Amnesty International, the Burundi […]
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.
Silencing the Truth: Kyrgyzstan’s Assault on Press Freedom
Kyrgyzstan: Effort to Shut Down Independent News Outlet Lawsuit Seeks To Punish ‘Sharp Criticism of Government’ The Kyrgyz authorities have filed a lawsuit to close down the Kloop Media Public Foundation, a nonprofit organization that runs an independent online news outlet in Kyrgyzstan. This move is part of an alarming […]
Venezuela’s Spiral into Authoritarianism: Arbitrary Detentions as Government’s Repressive Weapon
Political Oppression and Arbitrary Detentions Plague Venezuela In a new report released by Amnesty International, it is revealed that the government of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela continues to carry out politically motivated arbitrary detentions. The report documents the cases of nine individuals who were detained under this policy and […]
The Grim Reality: Escalating Israeli Violence Claims More Palestinian Children’s Lives
West Bank: Spike in Israeli Killings of Palestinian Children End Systematic Impunity for Unlawful Lethal Force The Current Situation The Israeli military and border police forces have been involved in a disturbing trend of killing Palestinian children without facing any accountability. According to Human Rights Watch, the year 2022 marked […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Call for End to Institutionalizing People with Disabilities
A Call for Action: Bosnia and Herzegovina Should Stop Institutionalizing People with Disabilities The Shocking Video and Its Implications Last week, Al Jazeera Balkans released a disturbing video depicting a staff member at the state-run institution Pazarić, near Sarajevo, physically abusing a young man with a disability. The video quickly […]
Zimbabwe’s Troubled Elections: Repressive Crackdown and Communication Blackout Fears.
Zimbabwe’s General Elections Marred by Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown Fears Amnesty International has raised concerns over Zimbabwe’s general elections, citing reports of voter intimidation, the arrest of civil society organization (CSOs) staff members, and fears of an impending internet shutdown. The election process has been marred by allegations of […]
Another Blow to Human Rights in Lebanon: Attack on LGBTI Bar Raises Concerns
Violent Attack on LGBTI-friendly Bar in Beirut Raises Alarms Background In a disturbing incident that took place yesterday, a far-right Christian group known as Jnoud El-Rab launched a violent attack on Madame Om, a popular LGBTI-friendly bar in Beirut. This incident marks a troubling escalation in the ongoing attacks against […]
Repressive Measures Stifle Jordan’s Path to Reform
Repression Undermines Jordan’s Reform Narrative The Current Situation In recent years, Jordan has presented itself as a country on the path to political reform and modernization. The government has implemented new laws on elections and political parties, aiming to encourage political participation. However, this narrative of progress is contradicted by […]
Exposing the Eco-Facades: Europe’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ Oil and Gas Giants Culpable of Greenwashing
Europe’s Dirty Dozen Oil and Gas Companies Under Fire for Greenwashing An Analysis of Greenwashing Practices A recent report commissioned by Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has accused twelve leading European fossil fuel companies of deceiving the public with their greenwashing tactics. Titled “The Dirty Dozen: The Climate Greenwashing […]
The Silencing of Dissent: Repression in DR Congo as Elections Approach
Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections in DR Congo Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a troubling crackdown on opposition political parties as the country prepares for the upcoming general election. Since May 2023, the Congolese authorities have targeted opposition […]