Hong Kong authorities on Monday brought charges under its 2020 National Security Law against eight activists, accusing them of advocating separation from China. Former Hong Kong legislators Dennis Kwok and Ted Hui are among those sought by authorities. Police released brief summaries of the allegations against each activist. Hui is under investigation due to his activity on social media [...]
The UN General Assembly formally instituted on Thursday an autonomous body tasked with conducting investigations into cases of missing persons within the territory of Syria. The body, which will be called the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria, will further investigate numerous studies showing a widespread and alarming occurrence of individual disappearances since 2011 [...]
China enacted legislation on Wednesday pertaining to international relations and strengthening its ability to impose “countermeasures” against foreign actors. The new law aims to deter sanctions against the nation and includes provisions outlining retaliatory measures against actions that could undermine China’s independence and national security. In the new law, China asserts its right to take [...]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres released his annual report on children and armed conflict on Tuesday, unveiling a surge in grave violations committed against children in armed conflict zones when compared to preceding years. The report exclusively highlights that 27,180 grave violations that have been verified through evidence. However, it warns that there are likely numerous additional [...]
The newest version of the European Parliament’s proposed Nature Restoration Law faced an impasse within a European Parliament committee on Tuesday, failing to secure a majority vote. The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety rejected the proposal in a tie 44–44 vote. The vote transpired amidst a contentious political campaign waged by the [...]
Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced new legislation to combat online misinformation on Sunday that would empower the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to prevent and address the spread of misinformation on digital platforms. The regulatory body in Australia would be given the authority to mandate tech giants and their digital platforms to take measures [...]
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner launched legal action against Twitter on Thursday demanding information about the platform’s strategies to combat online hate. The move comes in response to a significant increase in complaints regarding online hate on Twitter, particularly following the acquisition of the company by Elon Musk in October 2022. The eSafety Commission is responsible for [...]
The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation on Friday of a European Parliament resolution that supported democracy and human rights in Hong Kong. The resolution was in response to political repression in Hong Kong, and raised the issue of sanctions against Chinese politicians who have violated human rights. A large majority of the European Parliament [...]
A UN migration agency reported Tuesday that 2022 was the deadliest year for migrants crossing from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) into Europe. According to a report from the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project, a record number of 3,800 people died along migratory routes over the past year. The report [...]
Denmark’s Ministry of Business announced Monday that the government is poised to raise the minimum age at which technology corporations can lawfully obtain minors’ personal data. The government seeks to safeguard children’s privacy and mitigate the risk of unauthorized disclosure of their personal information, aligning with the prevailing international trend. The Danish government recently passed [...]
