Film ‘Immoral Code’ Explores Danger of Machines That Kill
Over the past decade, concerns have deepened over the increasing prospect of weapons systems that, once activated, would select and attack targets without further human intervention.
Alain White
Turkey Fails Domestic Violence Victims
The Turkish government is failing victims of domestic violence even though the police and courts have issued a rising number of restraining orders designed to protect women and break cycles of abuse, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Migrants Brutally Pushed Back at Turkish Border
Bulgarian authorities are beating, robbing, stripping, and using police dogs to attack Afghan and other asylum seekers and migrants, then pushing them back to Turkey without any formal interview or asylum procedure, Human Rights Watch said today.
Davos reveals building blocks for “green” social credit system
This morning, on one of the WEF’s live-streamed panels, Alibaba Holdings President J.
California: Gavin Newsom's Electric Car Mandate Will Put 32,000 Mechanics Out of Work
Estimates by the State of California suggest that 32,000 automotive mechanics will lose their jobs by 2040 if Gov.
The Egg Crackdown — A Scorecard for Nutrition and Taste
STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published June 29, 2019, and has been updated with new information.
UN: Rights Chief’s Credibility at Stake in China Visit
(Geneva) – The upcoming visit to China by the United Nations high commissioner for human rights should highlight the need for justice for victims of violations and accountability for those responsible, Human Rights Watch said today. High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet is scheduled to visit China during the last 10 days of
Algeria: Campaign Against Government Rights Repression
(Beirut) – Human Rights Watch joined 37 other organizations today in announcing a 10-day campaign against the increasing government repression of individuals and groups defending human rights in Algeria.
The following is their statement: 19 May, 2022 A year ago, Algerian authorities shut down the “Hirak” pro-democracy protests in most of
Opposition Leader, Supporters Arrested in Chad
Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has dashed hopes for further reforms with the arrest of six members and supporters of Wakit Tamma, a coalition of Chadian opposition parties and civil society organizations, for participating in a May 14 demonstration in the capital N’Djamena. Wakit Tamma had been
Are These Chemicals Part of a Depopulation Agenda?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the After Skool video above, Shanna H.
Bangladesh Police Beating Rohingya Refugees
On May 7, a 62-year-old Rohingya refugee was returning to her shelter in Kutupalong camp after collecting food rations when she was stopped at a checkpoint with other Rohingya by officers from Bangladesh’s Armed Police Battalion, or APBn, who refused to let them through. “The police officers suddenly became
Australia: Vote for Human Rights in Upcoming Election
(Sydney) – Australia’s 2022 federal election on May 21 is an opportunity for voters to make their vote count for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
Afghans Dying from Lack of Medicine
“We just buried Mom.Can you believe it? She was too young to die.
Can Aged Black Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A study has found that aged black garlic (ABG) in addition to dietary changes can lower diastolic blood pressure in male participants.
Jordan: End Debt Imprisonment
(Amman) – Jordan should commit to fully ending debt imprisonment before the present moratorium expires in June 2022, Human Rights Watch said today.