Topic: Amnesty International
Amnesty International focuses on human rights issues, including the impact of surveillance and censorship on free expression. The organization highlights cases of government overreach, such as biometric data use in elections and internet censorship in various countries. These actions threaten individual liberties and privacy, emphasizing the need for vigilance against oppressive measures.
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Privacy activists lament after biometrics are used at Nigerian polls
Major privacy concerns.
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Behind China’s use of interrogation chamber tech
Invasive tech.
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UK judge formally approves Julian Assange’s extradition to the US
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to grant the extradition.
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Iran’s “draconian” internet censorship bill gets pushback
Civil liberties groups highlight the issues.
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NY Mayor outlines new facial recognition surveillance push
Another city increasing surveillance.
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Indonesia’s President agrees to pardon professor who was jailed over WhatsApp message
Indonesia’s strict “safety” laws have a chilling impact on free speech.
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Bangladesh faces widespread online censorship in the wake of protests
Dissidents are being detained for their social media posts.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory requests vaccine passport development
Another city that wants to encroach on civil liberties.
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Amnesty International revokes Alexei Navalny’s “prisoner of conscience” status for “hate speech”
An organization that claims to support free speech is now letting so-called hate speech influence its decisions.
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Malaysia fines news outlet over the comments of readers
A $120,000 fine.