Tech
Microsoft Tightens Human Rights Controls After Israel Tech Inquiry
The company announced new oversight measures for national security contracts following reports that its cloud technology was used for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
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human-rights
World
Tiananmen Dissident Wu'er Kaixi Criticizes China on Massacre Anniversary
Former student leader Wu'er Kaixi speaks out against the Chinese government as authorities restrict commemorations of the 1989 crackdown.
World
Ghana Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identity and Advocacy
The new legislation expands criminal liability to include LGBTQ+ allies and introduces a 'duty to report' prohibited acts to authorities.
World
UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Conflict Blacklist
The United Nations annual report documents nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, including first-time additions of Israeli and Russian forces.
World
Internet Access Becomes Luxury for Select Groups in Iran
A tiered system of connectivity has emerged in Iran, where a small number of users maintain access to the web while the vast majority remain offline.