No Justice 3 Years After Kyrgyzstan Rights Defender’s Death A Tragic Loss On July 25, 2020, Azimjon Askarov, a prominent human rights defender and advocate for marginalized communities in southern Kyrgyzstan, died in prison. Today marks the third anniversary of his death, yet no one has been held accountable for […]
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.
Indian Government Takes Action to Address Violence in Manipur: A Closer Look
Indian Government Finally Responds to Violence in Manipur: A Closer Look Over the past two months, the state of Manipur in India has been plagued by ethnic violence between Kuki tribal groups and the majority Meitei community. The conflict has resulted in over 100 deaths and the displacement of tens […]
Thailand’s Sham Charges: Political Maneuver to Prevent Candidate from Top Post
Thailand: Bogus Charges Keep Candidate from Top Post Introduction Thailand‘s Constitutional Court’s decision to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, from parliament on politically motivated charges is a serious blow to democracy in the country. The Move Forward Party had secured the most seats in the […]
A Triumph for Environmental Rights: Amnesty International and Allies Awarded Coveted Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition for Environmental Rights Wins United Nations Human Rights Prize Recognition of a Fundamental Right In an historic victory for environmental justice, a global coalition of civil society organizations, Indigenous peoples, social movements, and local communities has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Human Rights Prize. This coalition, which […]
Russia’s Aggression in Odesa Port: A Precursor to a Global Catastrophe
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Russian Attack on Odesa’s Grain Facilities Introduction Amnesty International, a prominent human rights organization, has condemned Russia‘s recent attack on Odesa’s port infrastructure and grain facilities. The attack not only disrupts Ukraine’s grain exports but also threatens to exacerbate the global crisis triggered by Russia‘s […]
Defusing Disaster: Safely Transferring Oil from FSO SAFER to Avert Catastrophe
Defusing Disaster: Oil Transfer from FSO SAFER to Turn Off the Ticking Time Bomb The Urgency of the FSO SAFER Crisis After eight years of neglect and numerous false alarms, the hazardous operation to remove over a million barrels of oil from the decaying supertanker FSO SAFER is finally set […]
Exploring the Struggle for LGBT Rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: LGBT People Face Bias Decriminalize Gay Sex; Pass Non-Discrimination Legislation July 20, 2023 5:00AM EDT In a recent report released by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are subjected to […]
Cleaning Up Zambia’s Toxic Lead Mine Waste: An Urgent Imperative
Zambia Urged to Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste at Kabwe Mine Site Introduction Zambia‘s government is facing pressure from environmental organizations to take comprehensive action in cleaning up the former lead mine in Kabwe, the capital of Zambia‘s Central province. Environmental Africa and Human Rights Watch have released a video […]
The Ongoing Battle for Voting Rights in the Houston Area
Texas Laws Threaten Houston Area Voting Rights Introduction In a concerning development, Texas laws that rewrite election rules in Harris County, including Houston, have created unnecessary barriers for voters and appear to disproportionately target the state’s largest Black population. These laws, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in June 2023, have […]
Analysis: Examining the Potential War Crime in Ukraine as Russian Missile Strikes Hit Lviv
Unlawful Attack in Ukraine Raises Concerns of War Crime Russian Missile Strike Hits Residential Area An unlawful attack took place in Ukraine on July 6, 2023, when a Russian cruise missile struck a residential apartment complex in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. The attack violated the laws of war […]