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Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests

(Nairobi) – Nearly two months since a series of nationwide protests began, Kenyan authorities have failed to take sufficient action to hold police officers and their commanders to account for killings and attacks on protesters and other people, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Kenya said today. The Independent Policing Oversight

DR Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed

(Kinshasa) – Police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 20, 2023, arresting dozens of people and seriously injuring at least 30, Human Rights Watch said today. The police said they have opened an investigation into the violence against the protesters and

Who really wants AI…and why?

I’ve noticed that self-checkout is taking over more and more shops and supermarkets.

OffG’s Quick Take: Mizzy, the walking strawman

Another day, another quick take.

Nigeria: New Government Should Improve on Human Rights

(Abuja) – Nigeria’s incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should ensure that human rights are central to all his policies both at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in an agenda outlining key human rights priorities for the new administration. Human Rights Watch, in the agenda, urges the new

A Human Rights Agenda for Nigeria

The former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerged as the winner of Nigeria’s closely watched presidential elections held in February 2023.

Thailand: Lao Refugee Gunned Down

(New York) – Thai authorities should immediately and impartially investigate the killing of an exiled Lao political activist, Bounsuan Kitiyano, Human Rights Watch said today.

Vietnam: Activist Charged With “Propaganda”

(Bangkok) – A Vietnamese rights activist, Bui Tuan Lam, is scheduled to go on trial on May 25, 2023, on charges of propaganda against the state for his online criticism of the government.

UPDATE: Sucharit Bhakdi Found NOT GUILTY

Just a quick update on our story yesterday regarding the prosecution of Dr Sucharit Bhakdi: BREAKING: Verdict for Dr.

Shutdown or Not, the Police State Will Continue to Flourish

“There is no more dangerous menace to civilization than a government of incompetent, corrupt, or vile men.” Ludwig von Mises Once again, the police state is up to its old tricks, stoking tensions over whether or not the government is forced to shut down, even partially, due to a default

A Closed System

There is so much going on we don’t know about.

Angola: No Letup in Crackdown on Cabinda Activists

(Johannesburg) – The Angolan government should immediately end its longstanding crackdown on political and human rights activists in the oil-rich province of Cabinda, Human Rights Watch said today. Since President João Lourenço took office in September 2017, Cabinda authorities have arbitrarily arrested and detained over 100 activists for engaging

Hearing Exposes 'Election Integrity Partnership' as Government Censorship Stooges

The Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), a consortium that played a critical role in censoring Americans during the 2020 and 2022 elections, took center stage in the House Homeland Security Committee’s hearing on the government’s “laundering” of censorship through NGOs and private entities. The Committee focused on efforts by

Mailchimp Censors Senator J.D. Vance's Press Release, Blames 'Error'

The press team for Sen.J.D.

Open Letter to Twitter’s Head of Trust & Safety (and Censorship)

The following is an open letter to Ella G.