Investigation Reveals Failures of Frontex and Italian Authorities in Steccato di Cutro Shipwreck A recent investigation by Lighthouse Reports has shed new light on the tragic events that led to the February shipwreck of Steccato di Cutro, Italy. The shipwreck claimed the lives of at least 94 people, mostly from […]
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.
“Uncovering the Buzz: 10 Fascinating Secrets about Bees”
The Fascinating Secrets of Bees: Uncovering Their Buzz Bees are more than just insects that produce honey. These small creatures play an essential role in the pollination of a vast range of crops and plants, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers. However, despite the importance of bees in our ecosystem, their […]
The Human Toll of Iran’s War on Drugs: Prisons Turned Killing Fields with Triple Number of Executions in 2021
Iran Authorities Execute 173 People Convicted of Drug-Related Offences According to a report by Amnesty International, Iran authorities executed at least 173 people convicted of drug-related offences in the first five months of 2023, nearly three times more than this time last year. These systematic and unfair trials predominantly impacted […]
How to Remove Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Without Exacerbating Poverty
Nigeria Faces Looming Fuel Shortage Crisis Background Nigeria, a country known for its vast oil reserves, has been on the brink of a fuel shortage crisis since the Nigerian government decided to remove the fuel subsidy. The decision was announced by President Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech on May […]
Switzerland’s New Rape Law: A Groundbreaking Advancement for Human Rights
Switzerland‘s National Council Amends Rape Law Switzerland’s National Council has passed a historic amendment to its legislation on rape by recognizing in law that all sex without consent is rape. This decision comes as a landmark victory for campaigners who have long been fighting for the amendment to be made. […]
Uncovering the Past: China’s Protest Movement.
Protest Movements in China: A History of Brave Activism Introduction June 4, 1989, is a dark day in Chinese history marked by the brutal suppression of peaceful protests, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, in and around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. But since then, despite the harshly repressive […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina War Crimes Convictions Mark a Milestone in International Justice
Appeals Chamber of UN’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Confirms Guilty Verdicts for Serbian Officials for War Crimes On Tuesday, the Appeals Chamber of the UN’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed the guilty verdicts and raised the prison sentences for two former Serbian state security officials – […]
“Examining the Need to Stop Police Brutality During Protests in Kenya”
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests Kenyan authorities have failed to address the issue of police brutality during nationwide protests that began almost two months ago. Reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Kenya detail how police officers and their commanders committed killings and attacks against protesters and other […]
United Nations extends arms embargo in South Sudan, bringing hope to victims of decade-long conflict.
UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, in an effort to stem the flow of weapons that have been used for committing serious human rights violations, including rape and […]
“Why the Meat and Dairy Industry Claims You Need Their Products: An Investigative Analysis”
The Meat and Dairy Industry’s Claims of Nutritional Superiority A recent report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on the benefits and risks associated with the consumption of animal products has been used by the livestock industry to promote meat and dairy products. The report argues that the […]