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Surveillance Technology and Civil Rights The Case of Serbia's Digital Repression

A recent report reveals that Serbian authorities have been employing advanced mobile forensics and spyware to illegally surveil journalists, environmental activists, and civil rights defenders. The surveillance tools in question include mobile forensics products from the Israeli firm Cellebrite and a......

Iranian Women Face Severe Penalties Under New Morality Laws

Iranian women could face harsh penalties, including the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison, under new morality laws that enforce compulsory dress codes. The legislation, introduced to promote "chastity and hijab," imposes severe consequences for defying mandatory veiling or engaging......

Amnesty International Calls Out Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, urging global leaders to intervene and halt the violence. The human rights organization reached its damning conclusion following a comprehensive nine-month investigation covering the period from October 7, 2023,......

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has released a detailed report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that its military actions meet the legal threshold under international law. The report, titled You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, stems from......

FIFA Endorses Morocco, Spain, and Portugal for 2030 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal have officially secured FIFA's backing to host the 2030 World Cup, a move that has sparked discussions around sustainability, human rights, and the future of global football. The trio’s joint bid earned a high technical score of 4.2 out of 5, highlighting their......

Singapore Executes Third Drug Trafficker in a Week Amid Global Outcry

Singapore has carried out its third execution for drug trafficking within a week, intensifying global debates on the ethics and efficacy of the death penalty. Despite appeals for clemency from international organizations, 55-year-old Rosman Abdullah, a Singaporean, was executed for trafficking 57.43......

Morocco Poised for Historic Shift on Death Penalty as World Day Approaches

As the global community prepares to observe World Day Against the Death Penalty, Morocco stands at a crossroads in its approach to capital punishment. A coalition of prominent human rights organizations in the country has announced plans for a press conference on October 10th to address the ongoing challenges......

A Decade-Long Battle: Japanese Justice System Vindicates Iwao Hakamada

In a landmark ruling, the Shizuoka district court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former professional boxer, of the 1966 murders of his boss and their family. This decision brings an end to a 46-year-long legal battle, believed to be the longest time spent on death row by any prisoner worldwide. Hakamada's......

UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Supports Resolution Calling for End to Israeli Occupation

In a significant move, the United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly supported a Palestinian-drafted resolution demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. The resolution, which passed with a 124-12 vote and 43 abstentions, sends......