Tag: Amnesty International
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EU urged to intervene as two Kenyan activists allegedly abducted in Uganda
Background Civil society organizations in Kenya have turned to the European Union for diplomatic intervention following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The petition coalition, which includes Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, argues that the case highlights broader concerns about human rights, safety for activists,…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Abduction Case of Kenyan Activists in Uganda
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya are calling on the European Union to intervene in the case of two Kenyan activists who were reportedly abducted in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, whose work focuses on accountability, human rights, and governance, disappeared under circumstances that have drawn attention…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Kenyan Activists’ Uganda Abduction Case
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya have turned to the European Union, seeking international intervention following the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, part of a broader network of rights defenders, reportedly disappeared amid ongoing tensions over political dissent and civil…
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Myanmar Paraglider Attack at Festival Shocks Nation
Overview: A Tragic Attack During a Peaceful Evening A community gathering in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, was shattered Monday evening when a motor-powered paraglider dropped two bombs on a Thadingyut festival and candlelight vigil. Local officials and anti-junta groups confirmed at least 24 deaths and dozens more injured, including civilians who had travelled to…
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Israel Expels First Activists as Gaza Flotilla Interceptions Continue
Israel Expels First Activists as Gaza Flotilla Interceptions Continue Israel announced on Friday that four Italian citizens were among the first participants expelled from the international Gaza flotilla, the latest development in a rapid series of naval interceptions aimed at breaking the blockade of the Palestinian territory. The move comes as Israeli authorities push to…
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Israel Expels First Militant Activists from Gaza Flotilla
First Italian Militants Expelled Israel confirmed on Friday that four Italian activists from the Global Sumud flotilla have been expelled, marking the first return of participants among nearly 500 who were detained over the past two days aboard boats bound for Gaza. The expulsions come as Israeli authorities push to end what they described as…
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Israel Expels First Militants from Gaza Flotilla
Israel Expels First Militants as Gaza Flotilla Intercepted Israel announced on Friday that it had begun expelling four Italian nationals, the first of nearly 500 participants in the international flotilla en route to Gaza who were arrested by the Israeli army aboard their vessels over the past two days. The Foreign Ministry said the procedures…
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The Dark Side of Mass Surveillance in Pakistan
Introduction In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a troubling expansion of mass surveillance and censorship that threatens the privacy and freedom of its citizens. According to a report by Amnesty International titled “Shadows of Control,” this unlawful surveillance machine is not solely a domestic issue; it is significantly bolstered by foreign companies, notably those from…
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Uncovering the Nexus Behind Pakistan’s Mass Surveillance
Introduction to Pakistan’s Surveillance State In recent years, Pakistan has experienced a troubling escalation in mass surveillance and censorship. According to a comprehensive report by Amnesty International titled “Shadows of Surveillance,” this expansion is not merely a local endeavor. Instead, it is significantly bolstered by a network of international companies based in Germany, France, the…
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Unveiling Pakistan’s Surveillance and Censorship Network
Introduction: A Concerning Landscape In recent years, Pakistan has seen a troubling expansion of mass surveillance and censorship practices. A new report by Amnesty International, titled “Shadows of Control,” reveals that this unlawful monitoring is not merely a local phenomenon but is significantly supported by international companies from Germany, France, the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…