Iran‘s Crackdown on Dissent and the Implications for Protest Anniversary Year September 15, 2023 Iranian authorities have been intensifying their repression of civil society ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, a tragedy that sparked nationwide protests. Human Rights Watch has reported that the Iranian […]
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.
Progress and Challenges: The Continued Fight Against Cluster Munitions
Progress Made in Cluster Munitions Stockpile Destruction The recent news that three countries have successfully destroyed their stocks of cluster munitions is a significant step in the global effort to reject this widely banned weapon. Bulgaria, Slovakia, and South Africa have announced the completion of their long-term processes to eliminate […]
UK’s Treatment of Asylum-Seeking Families and Children: A Disastrous Humanitarian Crisis
Children and Families Seeking Asylum Face Dire Conditions in the UK The Current Conditions A report released by Human Rights Watch and Just Fair shed light on the inadequate living conditions that children and their families face when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. The report, titled “‘I Felt So […]
Navigating the Waves of Progress: The Road to Global Ocean Protection
Cumulative threats facing our oceans A new report titled “30×30: From Global Ocean Treaty to Protection at Sea” has highlighted the urgent need for political action to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. The report emphasizes the cumulative threats that our oceans face, including ocean warming, acidification, pollution, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Controversial Investment Fund: A Deep Dive into its Links to Human Rights Abuses
Saudi Arabia: Investment Fund Linked to Abuses Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Investigations September 13, 2023 | By In a testimony before the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for an investigation and regulation of sovereign wealth funds, particularly Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund […]
Setting the Truth Free: Exposing the Reality of Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Purge
European Court Ruling Exposes Chechnya‘s Anti-Gay Purge A Victory for Justice Today, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a significant ruling in the case of Maxim Lapunov, the sole survivor of Chechnya‘s horrific 2017 anti-gay purge who had the courage to seek justice for the torture he endured at […]
Brazil’s Crisis of Police Killings: Why Prosecutors Must Lead the Inquiries
Brazil Urgently Needs to Address Police Abuse and Impunity September 12, 2023 In a letter to Brazil‘s Attorney General, Augusto Aras, Human Rights Watch has called for urgent action to address the chronic problem of police abuse and impunity in the country. The organization argues that the best way to […]
The Silent Cost of Speaking Out: The Persecution of a Chinese Activist
Zhang Zhan: A Victim of Oppression and Persecution in China The Story of Zhang Zhan In a somber tale that highlights the ongoing struggle for human rights in China, Zhang Zhan, a Shanghai-based activist and former lawyer, finds herself paying a terrible price for her public health advocacy. Zhang, who […]
The Urgent Call for Action: Addressing Mass Forced Evictions Around Angkor Wat
The World Heritage Committee Must Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat, Amnesty International Urges Background The World Heritage Committee, responsible for determining the fate of heritage sites worldwide, is set to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10th to 25th. Among the issues on the agenda is the concerning […]
Greenpeace Accuses G20 Leaders of Inexcusable Inaction on Climate Crisis
Greenpeace Calls Out G20 Leaders‘ Incomprehensible Failure to Act in the Face of Global Climate Chaos Introduction Greenpeace International has criticized the outcome of the recent G20 Summit, labeling it an “incomprehensible failure to act” on climate change. Despite the escalating climate chaos witnessed worldwide, G20 leaders have failed to […]