India‘s Internet Shutdowns Hurt Vulnerable Communities Overview India‘s frequent internet shutdowns, which are used as a policing tool, disproportionately affect the country’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, according to a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation. The report reveals that since 2018, India has shut […]
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.
From Ignorance to Wonder: How Roger Payne Made the World Listen to Whales
Remembering Roger Payne: The Man Who Gave Whales A Voice The Legacy of Roger Payne Roger Payne, the pioneer of whale song recordings, changed the world’s outlook towards whales. In 1970, he released a landmark 35-minute album, “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” which captured and conveyed the sounds of the […]
The Meloni Government’s Narrow Strategies in Tunisia: An Editorial Analysis
Italy’s Support for Tunisia‘s Repressive Government Risks Encouraging Abuses The Meloni government‘s recent offer of continued resources for Tunisia‘s coastal patrols during Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi’s visit to Tunis is a further step down a dark road. By offering help to stop departures without demanding greater respect for human […]
Rwanda’s Backing of M23 Rebels Leads to Killings and Rapes in DR Congo
ear-old man from Kanombe who was injured in a shelling attack on his way to work said: “I felt some pain in my chest and fell down. Blood was coming out of my body. I didn’t see what had happened to the others, I only heard them scream.” The man’s […]
Improving the UN’s Monitoring and Evaluation of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces
Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces: Enhancing UN Screening and Addressing Human Rights Concerns Introduction The United Nations (UN) has long relied on contributions from its member states to form its peacekeeping forces, which aim to promote peace and security worldwide. Bangladesh has been a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with more […]
Angola: The Importance of Police Restraint During Nationwide Protests
Angolan police must exercise restraint and protect human rights during protests Amnesty International has urged the Angolan police to protect human rights and exercise restraint during the upcoming nationwide protests against high fuel costs and the restrictive NGO laws in Angola. The protests are planned from 10 to 17 June. […]
Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed Law Endangers Civil Society
Kyrgyzstan‘s draft law on “Foreign Representatives,” which requires non-governmental organizations that receive foreign funding and engage in political activity to register with the Justice Ministry as “foreign representatives,” has been highly criticized by civil society advocates and legal experts for enforcing repressive laws that curtail freedom of expression and association. […]
The Significance of South Sudan Ratifying the Maputo Protocol
South Sudan Ratifies Maputo Protocol, What Comes Next? South Sudan recently ratified the African Union’s Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, also known as the Maputo Protocol, after years of delay. The ratification of the protocol is a welcomed […]
The Persecution of Free Speech in Russia: Human Rights Defender Oleg Orlov Faces Trial for Criticizing the Military
Opinion: The Persecution of Oleg Orlov and the Shrinking Space for Free Expression in Russia The Situation Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, has called on the Russian authorities to drop all charges against Oleg Orlov, a prominent human rights defender. Orlov has been brought to trial in Moscow under […]
The Continuing Injustice of the Rwanda Genocide: An Editorial Exploration
UN Tribunal Suspends Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Crimes Against Humanity in Rwandan Genocide The trial of Félicien Kabuga, an alleged mastermind of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been suspended by a United Nations tribunal in the Hague due to his deteriorating health condition. Victims and their families have waited […]