By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A picture of former Syrian President Bashar Assad lies on the ground as a Syrian opposition fighter stands nearby, inside the Presidential Palace in Damascus, December 8, 2024. © 2024 Omar Sanadiki/AP Photo (Beirut) – Syrian transitional authorities have taken positive steps on justice, transparency, and rights but failed to prevent continued violence and atrocities, Human Rights Watch said today on the anniversary of the former government’s fall. As Syrian authorities move the country forward, they should, with international support, credibly address outstanding…
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By Thulani Ningi, Research associate, University of Fort Hare
Alois Mugadza, Research Fellow, The University of the West Indies
Saul Ngarava, Postdoctoral research associate, University of Lincoln
South Africa’s water, energy and food crises are interconnected. Coordinated funding across all three, including community-led and blended finance, is needed.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Greens’ senator says she’s worried kids will end up ‘in other online spaces that are even darker and more dangerous’ – and Australia should act on other options.
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By Amnesty International
By Boram Jang, East Asia Researcher at Amnesty International Like every schoolchild in South Korea, I was taught about the days in May 1980 when our country’s soldiers killed civilians in the Gwangju Democratic Uprising. At least 166 protesters — mostly students — were shot dead, and at the time there were no consequences for […] The post A 6-hour lesson from Korea appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A photo taken on November 12, 2024, shows an episode of heavy pollution at the Maritsa 3 power plant in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria. © 2024 Megchy Ioakimova Bulgaria’s delayed decommissioning of coal-fired power plants contributes to dangerous air pollution, risks breaching new air quality standards, and is slowing down the country’s transition away from fossil fuels.Data shows that Maritsa 3, a coal plant near the town of Dimitrovgrad, contributes to the dangerous air pollution around the town, which harms the health of local residents, particularly children.The…
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By Amnesty International
Widespread failings by Nepal’s law enforcement agencies in policing September’s youth-led “Gen-Z” protests resulted in unlawful killings, unnecessary and excessive use of force, and severe injuries, Amnesty International said in a new briefing. The briefing, “We went there to raise our voice, not to be killed”: Nepal’s Deadly Crackdown on Protesters, documents how security forces used mounting and […] The post Nepal: Government must ensure accountability for unlawful killings and use of force during Gen-Z protests appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By George Tian, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Technology Sydney
Jeanne Huang, Associate professor, University of Sydney
Australia’s rare earths deal with the US will expand production. Until now, much high-risk processing has been outsourced overseas. That will have to change.
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By George Tian, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Technology Sydney
Jeanne Huang, Associate professor, University of Sydney
Australia’s rare earths deal with the US will expand production. Until now, much high-risk processing has been outsourced overseas. That will have to change.
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By Sasha Grishin, Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria explores Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo, who redefined ‘the look’ of fashion on the street.
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By David Lindenmayer, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
What do Australia’s new nature laws mean for native forests? The reforms closed a loophole that stopped legal scrutiny of logging. But we need the full detail.
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