Human Rights Watch analysis of that data, along with its analysis of European Commission public reports and data also obtained via transparency requests, show serious defects in the EU’s current approach.

Human Rights Watch sought information about the licensing and exports of such technology through freedom of information requests in each of the 27 EU member states and received data from nearly half of the EU countries that have sent data to the commission.

A bomb blast on a Colombian highway over the weekend killed 21 people and injured 56 others. Ahead of presidential elections, the Colombian government should implement policies to protect the population from violence.

Human Rights Watch interviewed several dozen witnesses and survivors, corroborated their accounts by satellite imagery, and analyzed and verified photographs and videos.

It's estimated that “gig” or “platform” work grew by 90 percent from 2016 to 2020. Yet labor protections for those workers have not kept up. In a new report, HRW documents the experiences of platform workers across nine countries, and urges governments to adopt strong standards to protect workers.

Since March 18, 2026, Iranian authorities have executed at least 28 people on politically motivated charges. Scores of imprisoned protesters remain at risk of arbitrary and secret executions. Learn more:

A video shared by Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir shows Israeli security forces humiliating detained international activists. When a senior minister taunts detainees on camera, it is a signal that abuse is not just tolerated but celebrated.

17 years ago, Sri Lanka’s civil war came to an end in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka. During the final clash between Sri Lankan military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, tens of thousands of civilians were killed. 17 years on, there has been no accountability.

April 4 marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Landmines are among the most insidious weapons of modern conflicts. There's a global ban on antipersonnel landmines that saves civilian lives, but the treaty faces serious threats. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vbGdjM

In a new report, HRW finds that the implementation and oversight of the EU regulatory framework governing export of surveillance technologies has serious flaws, resulting in the tech being sold to those who have previously used it in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law. 🧵⤵️

I hit the streets of Seattle looking for someone with $50 million in a trust fund. Why? Because many of the people who do have that much are using complicated trusts to dodge estate taxes. My Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act closes the loophole. Let's pass it.

WARNING: Disturbing footage Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who had lived in Ireland since 2004, died after being "detained" by Irish security outside a department store in Dublin, last Friday. Hundreds have since have taken to the streets to protest his death. via @ajplus.net

Next week on Beyond the Gates April 13-17, #BeyondTheGates #beyondthegatescbs #btg

Finally landed on a health restoration mechanics I like. #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

The last birdcam video today features Mr Oriole at twenty-five minutes before sunset. Early night. #birds

How Middle East Developments Are Shifting Global Energy Markets #breakingnews #worldnews #currentevents #newsupdate #headlines #newsalert #news

Lumen Technologies has agreed to acquire Alkira. The deal combines Alkira’s cloud-based control plane with Lumen’s global fiber network to advance a unified, software-driven approach to enterprise networking. #TFDRundown #Alkira #Lumen #Networking #CloudComputing #CloudNetworks

Izzy is not the kind of dog we usually share publicly. After a devastating accident involving machinery, she needed immediate life saving care just to survive. Against all odds, Izzy made it through 🐾💚 Her full story ⬇️ dogdeskanimalaction.com/patient-chip

Solid plan #helluvaboss #meme

Mandatory veils, morality police, and shrinking rights: this is what happens when extremists and dictators are allowed to roll back women’s freedom: half the population shoved back into the shadows, whole societies dragged backwards.

Me watching KP tonight Drrrrrrt ahh da-da Do ya? Do ya? #WNBA

🎙️ @MattDavies_FF is joined by @danscapephoto and @ianfinchtv for our Fenerbahce preview as we discuss how much Pereira should change against opponents with a 3-0 deficit and decimated squad #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/mr4y2482 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/2efaae33

🏈 Super Bowl LX Alert: The best stays for Feb 2026 are dropping NOW! 🏈 Think you can't find a place to stay for the Big Game at Levi's Stadium? Think again. All stays are for Feb 6–9, 2026, and we have for left. Learn More: hanksmart.com/editorial/su... #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #LevisStadium

Despite what you might hear on Fox News, racism is not fixed. It’s alive and well. Episode 68 - We Didn’t Fix It. We’re Burying It. Available May 6th. #GOP #Trump #scotus #racism #voterrights #fyp #podcast

THEY GET IN AND ACTUALLY DAMAGING THE MITOCHONDRIA

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VA Secretary Doug Collins, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Republican chairs of the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees need to be asked about this every day until they get justice for these exploited military families or they resign in disgrace. #military #veterans

Video captured the moment a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile was intercepted directly over a camera operator in Kyiv and fell onto a nearby tennis court. The missile did not detonate — only its fuel burned.

the light is getting low and it’s behind us. This is the best I could do. I slowed it down and cropped it so you can see her broken, but very white eyering. when I slowed it down, it looks like she jumped for an insect. I believe this is the female. #Birds MacGillivray’s Warbler

FISA Section 702 must be reformed to require a probable cause warrant for intelligence agencies to search through Americans’ personal information held in the 702 database. This bill is woefully insufficient because it lacks that requirement.

Do You Remember The Google Chrome Dinosaur Game? 🦖🤔 Our NEW Indie Tycoon Game Dino Time Raiders Demo is FREE! 🤑 Capture Dinosauers, Save Money, and UPGRADE! Free Demo 👉: store.steampowered.com/app/4333210/... #dinosaurs #indiegames #freesteamgames #freegames #tycoongames #chillgames

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A Story of Alpha Kings and the Women Who Challenge Them www.amazon.com/Throne-Claws... #monsterromance #darkromantasyreads #fantasyqueenenergy #alphashifterromance #bookcommunitydark #fantasybookcommunityonline #fictionloverworld #paranormalfantasybooks

“Donald Trump will not go to prison..” My quote from Dec 2020..

Snailfish @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 924 #Doldrums #MarineLife

UK deploys HMS Dragon, Typhoon jets and autonomous drone systems to the Strait of Hormuz. £115m in new funding. Over 40 nations involved. A fifth of world's oil passes through this waterway. #StraitOfHormuz #UKDefence #RoyalNavy

@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: Mike Rogers has two options: stand with Michiganders who need health care and lower prices, or stand with Trump's $1.5 trillion war. There's no middle ground here. Which is it, Mike?

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I write about lots of powerful women. What are your thoughts on powerful female leads in fantasy fiction? Would you like to see more realistic, powerful females in what you read? Give this a like and add to the conversation!

Don’t make me tap the sign

🚨🚨HOLY SHIT‼️Everything this woman says is spot on. This lady has more spine than most of our elected leaders. If you watch one thing today let it be this. Brava and please keep speaking truth to power.💥🔥💥

@eckstein.bsky.social fragt den Sprecher des BMWE zum Thema Versorgung mit Kerosin. Importanteile könne er nicht beziffern und ein Mangel sei nicht bekannt. Absagen von Fluglinien hätten andere Gründe, "die Versorgungssicherheit ist gewährleistet". Diese Realitätsleugnung ist brutal.

VoteVets is announcing a ONE MILLION dollar ad buy in support of Cait Conley - the front-runner in the Democratic primary in New York’s 17th Congressional District.

Good news.

Santa is in the watershed! May kindness guide your holiday week, humans 🌊🎄🌊🎄 Merry Christmas

The best stories always start with a spontaneous decision. If your weekend plans are looking a little empty, this is your sign to fill them with a room full of awesome people. #LiveForThePlot #SpontaneousVibes #SocialStrangers #WeekendReset #IndiaMeetups

Time to end ICE tyranny! FINALLY GETTING PEOPLE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE SPEAKING UP!

Do you want to know what it is like to attend the Michigan Job Fairs? Sponsored by Job Fair Giant we bring together all the top employers for massive job fairs. #jobfairs #topemployer

Mehr Wettbewerb am Energiemarkt für leistbare Preise ⚡️ und ein klarer Kurswechsel in der Migration. Österreich geht diesen Weg gemeinsam mit Europa und setzt ihn national konsequent um.

Re: your comments about Coco's & Iga's draws ... 😀

Happy Trans Day of Visibility, Illinois! I will always work to uplift and fight for the trans community and trans youth. 🏳️‍⚧️💙

Last year during our conversation with best-selling novelist Daniel H. Wilson, he explained to us why it was important for him to insert the legend of the #Judaculla in his latest novel, 'Hole in the Sky'.

Team République  "Trèfle de plaisanterie", le mytho du "mépris social" sur lequel@J_Bardella se victimise ?? C'est encore @EmmanuelMacron qui lui répond le mieux en image "Ce n'est pas en disant méthodiquement n'importe quoi qu'on peut finir à la fin par dire des vérités" À savourer.

CUTIEEES!!!!!!!!!

that reply is just me whenever I see her do something cool like when she's running on water and switches from her suit to her armor like FUCK she's so cool 😤

Sable Ward SWF when all playing Sable Ward #DeadbyDaylight

Developer jakubiee made this simple head shader for Unreal Engine 5, experimenting with ambient occlusion to create more interesting facial shading. 🎭 See more: www.reddit.com/r/UnrealEngi... #UnrealEngine #gamedev #indiedev #UE5

DIPLOMACIA 𝙊 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝙄𝙣á𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝙇𝙪𝙡𝙖 𝙙𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙫𝙖 (𝙋𝙏) 𝙖𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙖-𝙛𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙖 (𝟯), 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙪𝙣𝙞ã𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙧á 𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙖𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙥, 𝙙𝙤𝙨 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙨, 𝙨𝙤𝙗𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞çã𝙤 𝙙𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙤 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡.

Meteorologist Trent Magill is giving you permission to work outside today. Just let your bosses know he said it was OK.

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