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New Cuban Legislation Labels Opposition on Social Media Cyberterrorists
August 23, 2021
In new legislation, Cuba introduced tighter controls on the use of social media that bans the spread of messages and content deemed offensive or which "incite mobilizations or other acts that upset public order." It also provides a channel for Cubans to inform on potential contraventions, considering those who attempt to "subvert the constitutional order" to be cyberterrorists.
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U.S. diplomats Warned of Afghanistan's collapse in Last Month
August 23, 2021
ABC News has confirmed that U.S. diplomats at the embassy in Kabul warned in a classified memo sent July 13 to Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the Afghan government was at risk of collapse as the Taliban offensive swept across the country.
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UN Experts Call for Moratorium on Sale of Surveillance Technology
August 18, 2021
Concerned that surveillance technology is being used to « monitor, intimidate and silence human rights defenders, journalists and political opponents », a panel of human rights experts have called on the UN member states to place a moratorium on the sale of surveillance technology until there are regulations in place that protects human rights.
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UN Chief Urges Taliban to Protect Afghan Lives, Implement « Inclusive » Government
August 18, 2021
Following the Taliban’s takeover in Afganistan, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the Taliban to exercise “utmost restraint” to protect Afghan lives and allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need, continuing with a statement agreed by all 15 members of the Security Council that called for the immediate cessation of all hostilities and « a new government that is united, inclusive and representative. »
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Hong Kong: CHRF disbands in Blow to Pro-Democracy Civil Society
August 17, 2021
Following the statement by police that they will continue to pursue any organization or person for violations of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF), the pro-democracy group that organizes Hong Kong's annual July 1 rally and galvanized millions to take part in street protests in 2019, decided to disband immediately at its recent annual meeting.
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