Lina al-Hathloul, a Saudi human rights activist, spoke at a UN forum in the kingdom via video link, criticizing the suppression of dissent under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Her appearance was described as “historic” by Human Rights Watch, with a moment of silence held for detained government critics. Despite social reforms, Saudi Arabia continues to imprison individuals for online speech, with Hathloul highlighting the kingdom’s surveillance apparatus and the potential dangers of a UN treaty targeting cybercrime.
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The story behind the photograph of a starving Gaza baby
A photographer in Gaza, Ahmed al-Arini, shared his experience capturing images of an emaciated child to highlight the severe hunger faced by children in the region. While UN agencies warn of potential mass starvation due to Israeli control over supplies, Israel denies a siege and attributes malnutrition to Hamas. Want More Context? 🔎
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