Another Hot Summer for People with Disabilities in Spain August 8, 2023 11:07AM EDT | Dispatches Introduction As the summer heatwave continues to sweep across Spain, people with disabilities find themselves facing unique challenges and struggles. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, has a detrimental impact on […]
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.
Egypt’s Electricity Crisis: A Threat to Basic Rights
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights The Crisis at Hand The Egyptian government‘s recent decision to implement nationwide power cutbacks has put the economic and social rights of its citizens at risk, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. The cuts, which have been in effect since July 22, […]
Chaotic Social Security Reform in Sri Lanka: A Violation of People’s Rights
In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights The Plight of Shanthi Last month, Shanti, a resident of a town near Colombo, saw her home’s electricity cut off by the Sri Lankan electricity company. Shanti had lost her job during the country’s severe economic crisis last year and […]
The Urgent Call for Justice: Allegations of Forced Confession and Torture Surrounding the Imminent Execution of a Man in Vietnam
Amnesty International Calls for Halt of Execution in Vietnam Amidst Torture Concerns Amnesty International, a leading human rights organization, has urged the authorities in Vietnam to immediately halt plans to execute Nguyen Van Chuong, a man whose case has been tainted by serious concerns of torture and violations of the […]
Ending the Cycle of Unlawful Force: A Call to Action in Bangladesh
Amnesty International verifies evidence of excessive use of force against protesters Amnesty International has called on the Bangladeshi authorities to urgently end the use of excessive force against protesters, following reports of violent attacks on protesters and opposition party leaders during a recent sit-in protest. Eyewitnesses interviewed by Amnesty International […]
Editorial Exploration: Examining the importance of the Amazon Summit in securing commitments to protect the rainforest and its defenders. Output: “Preserving the Amazon: Rallying Global Commitments to Safeguard the Rainforest and Its Defenders”
The Importance of Ratifying and Implementing the Escazú Agreement August 8 and 9, 2023, mark a critical moment for Latin American countries as they gather at the Amazon Summit in Brazil. While the preservation of the Amazon rainforest and other vital ecosystems is at stake, Human Rights Watch is calling […]
Unleashing Destruction: Unraveling Russia’s Suspected Cluster Munition Attack in Ukraine
Apparent Russian Cluster Munition Attack in Ukraine: A Possible War Crime Background On July 8, 2023, an apparent Russian cluster munition attack took place in the residential district of Lyman, Ukraine, resulting in the death of nine civilians and injuring more than a dozen others. The attack is part of […]
Three Years Later: The Elusive Pursuit of Justice for the Beirut Blast
International Fact-Finding Mission Necessary for Justice in Beirut Blast The Continuing Search for Justice Three years after the devastating Beirut port explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 220 people and caused widespread destruction, there has been no justice served. A joint letter sent by over 300 organizations and […]
Lebanon’s Unresolved Trauma: The Ongoing Quest for Justice, Truth, and Reparation in the Aftermath of the Beirut Blast
Three Years After Beirut Blast, Calls for Justice Persist Background As Lebanon mourns the three-year anniversary of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port, calls for justice and accountability are intensifying. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, claimed the lives of at least 235 people and caused extensive damage […]
Injustice Behind Bars: The Imprisonment of a Saudi Psychiatrist
Saudi Arabia: Psychiatrist Jailed after Salary Dispute Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges An Unjust Imprisonment Human Rights Watch has reported that an Egyptian doctor, Sabri Shalabi, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia for his alleged involvement with the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The case […]