Northeast Syria: Thousands Displaced in Dire Conditions Rights to Life, Health, Food, Water at Risk In northeast Syria, tens of thousands of internally displaced people living in camps and shelters are facing dire conditions and inadequate aid, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The lack of sustained service […]
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.
Afghanistan’s Violent Cycle: Taliban Revenge Killings Show No Sign of Stopping
Dispatches: No End to Taliban Revenge Killings in Afghanistan A New Report Unveils Grim Findings A new report released by the United Nations details the alarming persistence of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The findings confirm long-standing fears about the treatment of former […]
Iran’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights Activists: Silencing the Voice for Equality
Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders in Iran Raise Concerns Background Arrests Ahead of Protests’ Anniversary Iranian authorities have arrested at least a dozen activists and increased pressure on peaceful dissidents in the days leading up to the anniversary of the nationwide protests that shook the country in 2022. The […]
The Deafening Silence: Southern African Leaders Fail to Address Abuses in Mozambique
Leaders in Southern Africa Remain Silent on Abuses in Mozambique Investigation Results Delayed and Victims of Abuses in Limbo Leaders from Southern Africa recently gathered in Luanda, Angola, to discuss various matters, including the military mission in Mozambique‘s Cabo Delgado region. The region has been plagued by human rights abuses […]
Indonesian Schoolgirls Speak Out: Challenging Mandatory Hijab and Confronting Bullying
Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying The National Commission Holds First Hearing on Abusive Rules On Monday, Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations. The commission invited two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify […]
Amnesty International’s Promotion of Human Rights Leadership: Americas Director Takes on New Global Role
Amnesty International Appoints Erika Guevara-Rosas as Head of Global Research, Advocacy, and Policy Leading the Fight for Human Rights in a Changing World In a move to bolster its human rights agenda around the world, Amnesty International has appointed Erika Guevara-Rosas as the new head of Global Research, Advocacy, and […]
Universal Social Protection: A Path Towards Stability in the Middle East and North Africa
Middle East and North Africa: Embrace Social Protection for All Introduction In recent years, governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have faced increasing economic pressure and instability. However, their responses to these challenges have been piecemeal and targeted, rather than comprehensive and universal. To address this […]
Protecting the Safety and Rights of Detained President in Niger
Niger: Detained President and Family Denied Basic Rights Introduction The Human Rights Watch has called on the military coup leaders in Niger to ensure the safety and well-being of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and others who have been arbitrarily detained. The military is urged to respect fundamental human […]
“Unmasking the Dark Reality: Violence Against Indigenous People Casts Shadow over Amazon Summit”
Violence against Indigenous People Overshadows Amazon Summit August 10, 2023 Violence against Indigenous people in Brazil has marred the Amazon Summit, a high-level meeting of presidents of countries in the Amazon region aimed at improving protection of the Amazon rainforest. The violence is a stark reminder that there is no […]
“Surging Repression: Afghanistan’s Devastating Descent under Taliban Rule”
Afghanistan: Repression Worsens 2 Years into Taliban Rule Humanitarian Crisis, Severe Abuses Against Women Threaten Millions August 10, 2023 | New York The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15, 2021. Human Rights Watch has recently released a report highlighting […]