The Zionist Occupation Of Open Source
When Open Source Meant Freedom
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Afghanistan: Internet Shutdowns Imperil Rights
(New York) – The Taliban’s internet shutdowns are inflicting serious harm on people’s rights and livelihoods throughout Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. The shutdowns, which began in mid-September 2025 and covered the entire coun
French Intelligence Interfered With Moldova Elections, Says Telegram CEO
On 28 September – during Moldova’s elections which resulted in a victory for the pro-EU party – Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted on X to expose an attempt by French intelligence services to interfere with the election process. Durov repo
Tony Blair could be the head of a new government in Gaza
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is reportedly in talks to lead a US-backed, temporary transitional authority in the Gaza Strip, according to multiple news sources.
The move came just days after the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal ann
People may love freedom, but they don’t always love the responsibility that freedom demands
Liberty is not merely the absence of coercion but a learned skill and a habit of self-governance that requires active participation and responsibility. This is the central idea of Alexis de Tocqueville’s psychology of freedom.
Freedom, Toc
“Block Everything” causes severe civil unrest in France; who are they?
France is in a state of severe civil unrest, with “Block Everything” protesters using violence and blockades to paralyse the country’s infrastructure, including roads, railways and airports.
It appears to be an anarchist movement, much like
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Unpaid for Months
(Beirut) – Hundreds of migrant workers employed in Saudi Arabia by the manufacturing and supply company Sendan International did not receive their salaries for up to eight months, Human Rights Watch said today. They include workers employed
Senegal: Families Internally Displaced by Floods in Limbo
(Johannesburg) – Senegalese people displaced by tidal surges that climate change is making stronger and more common are suffering ongoing human rights violations, with no durable solution in sight, Human Rights Watch said in a report releas
Gaza: Israeli School Strikes Magnify Civilian Peril
(Jerusalem, August 7, 2025) – Israeli forces’ deadly attacks on schools sheltering Palestinian civilians highlight the absence of safe places for Gaza’s displaced people, Human Rights Watch said today. Since October 2023, Israeli authoritie
Gaza: Israeli Killings of Palestinians Seeking Food Are War Crimes
(Jerusalem, August 1, 2025) – Israeli forces at the sites of a new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza have routinely opened fire on starving Palestinian civilians in acts that amount to serious violations of international law and war
Mushrooms: The Queer Symbol of Resilience
For a long time, mushrooms have been considered strange and mysterious creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes and can grow in the darkest and dampest corners of the world. In a sense, mushrooms thrive in environments where they may ot
US: Bans on Gender-Affirming Care Harm Trans Youth
(New York) – Laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the United States are inflicting severe harm on young people and their families, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Since 2021, 25 states have enacted
Qatar: Authorities’ Religious Discrimination Against Baha’is
(Beirut) – Qatari authorities have discriminated against members of the Baha’i faith, including with unlawful detentions, based solely on their religious identity, Human Rights Watch said today. Qatari authorities arrested and detained Remy
Keep Your Dreams Alive
Society often discourages people from pursuing their dreams, pushing them towards more practical and ordinary aspirations. But Dr. Vernon Coleman says holding onto your dreams is important, as they are essential for success, survival and h
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death at Workplaces
(Beirut) – Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities have fa