Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Sentenced to Jail for “Subversion of State Power” On 26th July 2022, Chinese human rights lawyer Chang Weiping was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at the Feng County Detention Centre in Shaanxi province, China. He was convicted of “subversion of state power” […]
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.
Opinion: The EU Must Step Up Pressure on Vietnam to Stop Human Rights Abuses.
Human Rights Abuses in Vietnam: EU Should Set Benchmarks for Progress The Human Rights Watch has called on the European Union to make use of a bilateral dialogue with the Vietnamese government to end the systemic violations of human rights in Vietnam. The call came ahead of the EU–Vietnam human […]
A New Reparations Process Must Be Instituted to Address Germany’s Crimes Against Namibia’s Herero and Nama People
UN urges Germany and Namibia to ensure rights-respecting reparations process The Issue The German and Namibian governments are under scrutiny for their handling of the reparations process for the colonial genocide that Germany committed in Namibia between 1904 and 1908 against the Herero and Nama peoples. The United Nations (UN) […]
The Assault on Democracy in Poland Continues with New Law to Bar People from Public Office
Poland Passes a New Law to Bar People from Public Office, Worsening the Country’s Rule of Law Backsliding On May 31, 2023, Poland enacted a new law that establishes a commission with the authority to investigate “Russian influence” in the country from 2007 to 2022. The commission can also ban […]
The Deadly Consequences of Angolan Fuel Price Protests
Angolan Police Fatally Fire on Fuel-Price Protesters The Incident On June 6, 2023, five people were fatally shot by Angolan police during a protest in Huambo province against a recent fuel-price increase. According to the police statement, officers had to resort to lethal force as protesters were violent, destroying properties, […]
“Why Nigeria’s Airstrike Victims are Still Waiting for Justice”
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike The Nigerian military’s airstrike on January 24, 2023, which resulted in the death of 39 civilians and the injury of at least six others, has yet to receive accountability from the government. The Nigerian air force, in response to an inquiry from […]
Senegal’s Democracy at Risk as Government Cracks Down on Opposition and Dissent
Senegal: Political Unrest and Crackdown on Dissent Senegal, a country known for its democratic and peaceful environment, is currently facing political unrest and a crackdown on opposition and dissent. The protests erupted on May 31, 2023, after the criminal court sentenced notable opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in […]
Egypt’s Arbitrary Travel Ban on Researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy Must Be Revoked
Egypt imposes arbitrary travel ban on researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy The Egyptian authorities have imposed a travel ban on Ahmed Samir Santawy, a former prisoner of conscience and researcher who is currently pursuing a master’s degree at a university in Vienna. Santawy was prevented from leaving Cairo International Airport this […]
The Devastating Consequences of UN’s Food Ration Cuts on Rohingyas in Bangladesh Camps
UN Cuts Food Rations for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camps Overview of the Situation The United Nations World Food Programme has reduced food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12 per month to just $8 a month. This move, which is adding to the already harsh conditions in which […]
Police Brutality and Social Media Blackout: A Call for Urgent Action in Senegal
Amnesty International Condemns Senegal’s Restrictions on Free Speech and Arrests Following Violent Protests Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Samira Daoud, has condemned Senegal’s restrictions on social media and the disruption of the signal of the private television channel, Walf TV, following violent demonstrations that broke out […]