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ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (719+ words) A statement delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric at a high-level side event at the 81st UN General Assembly on “Humanitarian Diplomacy that Safeguards International Humanitarian Law.” I want to thank her Majesty and the European Union, the African Union, Brazil,…...
Merkley leads push to press China on political prisoners, transnational repression
9+ min ago (216+ words) Published 11:38 am Monday, September 21, 2026 Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.) are leading a group of Democratic lawmakers urging the Trump administration to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on political prisoners and what they describe as Beijing’s campaign…...
UN relief chief urges stronger humanitarian diplomacy to defend international humanitarian law
12+ min ago (908+ words) New York, 21 September 2026 Thank you very much, indeed, and thank you to our hosts once again. And here we are once again in a basement, agreeing with each other. And I fear we are howling sometimes into the void. I…...
Political Prisoner Ali Zarei, Sentenced to Death, Transferred to Solitary Confinement
24+ min ago (230+ words) According to HRANA, political prisoner Ali Zarei Douzdarresi has been transferred to solitary confinement. The transfer of this political prisoner from Ward 37 of Unit 3 at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj to solitary confinement took place today, Monday, September 21. As of…...
Ecuador | NYU School of Law
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (189+ words) Democracy and the rule of law are under growing strain in Ecuador. The country returned to democracy in 1979 and remains an electoral democracy, but its institutions have experienced periods of political instability and democratic backsliding. Rising violence linked to organized…...
Public Safety or Public Surveillance? Flock Cameras Raise Privacy Concerns in West Hollywood.
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (593+ words) Rampant proliferation of surveillance technology in Southern California has sent shockwaves through communities, raising both privacy and safety concerns. At the forefront are license plate readers developed by a company called Flock Safety. The local history of Flock’s automatic license…...
???Licence to kill:??? French protests decry police use-of-force bill | AJ #shorts
44+ min ago (104+ words) Ghana, Panama sign MoU to deepen bilateral political consultations Founder’s Day: NAPO urges Ghanaians to uphold Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy Founder’s Day: Mahama urges Ghanaians to draw inspiration from Nkrumah’s vision Mahama to build 400-bed Mother and Child Block at Korle…...
Bhutanese political prisoners to speak publicly after 18 years in prison
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (331+ words) KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Former Bhutanese political prisoners Hasta Bahadur Rai and Chatur Man Tamang, who were released after more than 18 years in prison, are set to speak publicly about their experiences of detention, release and life after prison. Rai and Tamang…...
Australian government considering restrictions on smart glasses in public places
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (72+ words) GIGAZINE The Albanese government in Australia, To prevent being filmed with smart glasses, there are apps that warn you if someone wearing smart glasses is nearby. Setting a goal to reduce the amount of time spent looking at your phone…...
More Hoosier cities, counties end Flock contracts
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (161+ words) As the American flag and the state flag fly nearby, a camera in Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute sits ready to record on Aug. 11. Walker Lasbury is president of Eyes Off Indiana, a nonprofit that advocates for more regulation of…...