States’ human rights obligations include an obligation to regulate the sale and export of surveillance technology which inherently threatens the right to privacy, and risks violation of other rights including freedoms of expression and of assembly and freedom from torture.

One month into the current Middle East conflict, we are seeing leaders threaten the rules-based legal order. As the conflict has spread and intensified, so too has the dangerous rhetoric by leaders on all sides, including open threats to commit war crimes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uXqEw3

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

NEW: The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025. HRW documented numerous horrific abuses but may have only scratched the surface. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eLP0n8

"It was a magical box, and if he had known what I know now, maybe he wouldn't have opened it." 🎙️ In the fourth episode of The Great Unrooting, witnesses and experts recount the role that social media played in the story of Maung, a Rohingya refugee. Listen now: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4cRPmFV

"This is a truly dangerous moment in Congolese political life, where there is a real risk of regression, of a step backward for democracy in this country." HRW's @bolopion.bsky.social urged Congolese officials to respect freedom of expression during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo:

Hungarians have brought an end to Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule as Prime Minister of Hungary, with opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, winning the election. The incoming government needs to restore the rule of law, end rule by decree and restore press freedom and assembly rights.

A Senegal court has sentenced a man to 6 years in jail for consensual same-sex acts, the first conviction under the new law. This prison sentence is unlawful under international law. Senegal is bound by treaty obligations that protect every person’s right to dignity, privacy and equality.

✊ Gig workers deserve rights, not loopholes. This week and next, governments, workers, and employers are negotiating the first global treaty on decent work in the platform economy. They should adopt strong standards to protect all platform workers’ rights. #ILC2026 #WorkersRights

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.

Astronauts are musical too? How cool that is! Leenk in Byo for the full podcast reveal and for “Spacebound” song download (NOT available on streeming platferms). #astronauts #Spacebound #mightyonemanband #song #podcast

These women deserve some accountability!! Release The Trumpstein Files! #PedoPres chips-gifs.com

I ❤️ people. People are undefeated in every war since time started.

“Trump appeared to signal prior awareness of a Johnson–Farage electoral alignment in 2019, praising them as an ‘unstoppable force’. Shortly afterwards, the Brexit Party withdrew from 317 Tory-held seats — a pivotal moment in the election.”

[2026-05-19] CISA leaks passwords via public GitHub, includes active highly sensitive AWS GovCloud credentials help me reach 500? my goal is to share tech news with non-tech people 👾 pls follow, like & share! full details & sources on Substack! tia!

Key Updates on Voter ID Legislation, Homeland Security Appointments, and Treasury Policy Shifts #politics #government #elections #policy #politicalnews #democracy

Shoot Lasers at Thunderclouds in Today's Turbo Tunnel! play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indiegame

Trump is throwing out different Iran War narratives to see which will stick. But this isn't a marketing company where you A/B test Facebook ads. This is the US government. This is war.

Javier Bardem says “no to war and free Palestine” at the Oscars, earning a huge round of applause from everyone in the room.

Monday 5/25/26 Quick4Cast. Memorial Day forecast. What you need to know in 30 seconds. Check the First Alert 4 weather app for more forecast details #stlwx Full forecast -> firstalert4.com/weather

Ben Stiller's Knicks are going to the NBA Finals 🔥 Original post

Got a new pb in Under Defeat. Improvement by about 500k. Grinding the Extra loop individually has been a great help. Frustatingly close to the 5 mil mark. 2-All shouldn’t be too far off.

I had a great time speaking with folks in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties last week about making life affordable and rebuilding the American Dream. We’ve got work to do!

Am I a misfit? Maybe that’s the name, I never learned to play the social game. My nose in a book, not in the herd, Small talk’s a language I never preferred. Understood by only a few, And honestly, that will do. #saturdayfeeling #saturdaymotivation #writer #thoughts #poem #poetry #vss365 #misfit

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Wheeler Yuta was on Positively Philly promoting Dynamite & Collision for tomorrow night. #AEW

‼️🇺🇦🎥 Kyiv après les attaques russes de la nuit⤵️ Le maire Klitschko: Il y a déjà 56 victimes dont 30 hospitalisées dans les 🏥 de la ville. Parmi les victimes, 2 enfants💔 Les ⛑️ sont toujours en train de déblayer les décombres sur certains sites🙏 ⤵️🇬🇧 1/2

An Iranian artist performs in the street. He sells onions and grates them in front of people… So people will cry for the lives they are forced to live. A #performance art piece reflecting the painful reality of everyday life for ordinary people. #Iran He has written: “Premium Tear-Inducing Onions.”😰

Neofeud 2 is a #retro 90's-style game where an ex-robo-marine and a rebel hacker fight against CEO/Kings and their empire on its last legs. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4611140/Neofeud_2/ https://silverspook.itch.io/neofeud2 #gamedev #indiedev […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Greenland chants, "GO HOME USA!"

Israel attacks Lebanese towns Sarafand, Kharayeb, Ghandourieh For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

For the second time in less than a year, the Coalition has split up and made up. While they’re focused on themselves, we’re focused on you.

The White House is Ratchet AF!

#folkpunk #protestsong #politicalmusic #antitrump #antimaga #acousticpunk #indiemusic

Es kam dann auf interessante Weise anders: Lukaschenko sprach es aus – und Oppositionsführerin Swjatlana Tichanowskaja erschien“, sagte der Präsident. t.me/c/2065328686...

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 | Day 104 – Create a "Partners" page on your website. List other local businesses you love. They'll likely share it back, giving you free exposure.

Wetlands are part of New Jersey’s natural storm defense system. They reduce flooding, buffer waves, and support biodiversity. Wetlands Institue Stone Harbor NJ

Ginowan City, Japan #Japan #Nippon

Alex Nylander strikes first🚨 @torontomarlies.bsky.social | #WBSvsTOR | #CalderCup 📺💻📲: https://flosports.link/4cC9sC3

#FuerzasArmadasRTVE | Los helicópteros de la Patrulla ASPA realizan la manioba "Quijote" y el Solo de la patrulla la maniobra "Trebol", en la que efectúa virajes de 270º En #Canal24horas y #rtveplay

Parenthood was the turning point. “I realized I couldn’t be the dad my kids needed if I didn’t get real help—not just white-knuckling it.” This is where the real work started. #Fatherhood #HealingForThem

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May and June 2026 are stacked for romance and romantasy readers. Small-town vibes, emotional reads, and cover reveals that are way too pretty. What’s first on your TBR?

What are the concerns that individuals have regarding the state of the economy? I interviewed someone in Orange County to hear its impact on individuals. #elections #congress #politicalnews #vote #orangecounty

Author: Jackie & Shadow 🦅🖤 Handle: dailymotivation733 His favorite hobby 😅 #fyp #foryoupage #jackieandshadow #shadowandjackie #bigbearlake #bigbearcalifornia #california #eagles #sticks #funnyvideo #meme #tiktok #archive

Oscar short listed feature doc interview with Kramer brothers filmmakers about the new documentary "Holding Liat". See the full interview on Westdoc Online: https://www.westdoconline.com/post/documentary-holding-liat

Ya know what I MAY have had a hand in that accidentally hilarious start to the mission

Part 1, Red-tail hawk consequences, a drama in two parts #birdsky #birds #Tucson #wildlife

Me: "So, Jango? How'd I do against the Stormtroopers? And did I handle my blasters and jetpack well?" Jango: "You did quite well. And you handle that jetpack and those Westar-34s like a Mandalorian. You've certainly got what it takes to be one."

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I still 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 you. ⠀⠀

Sixers really did that shit

Waffen-SS-Standartenführer Harun el-Raschid Bey, SS number 496147, prays with his men in Slovakia in 1944. His unit was supported by Grand Mufti Amin al-Husseini and specialized in suppressing insurrections and partisans in Eastern Europe and Poland (as seen in Warsaw in 1944).

June is Men’s Health Month. During this month, we bring awareness to health issues for boys and men. To learn about men’s health resources, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/Pages/Mens_Landing_Page.aspx #MensHealth #MensHealthMonth #MensHealthTips #MensNutrition #MentalHealthSupport

PRESSTITUTES BREAKING: The medium is the massage. Lie back You cannot hope to bribe or twist, thank God! the working journalist. But, seeing what the man will do unbribed, there's no occasion to.' All the news that's bought to print Follow #MOATS 557 #MSM #NYT #BBC #GeraldCelente

Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To celebrate this thing called baseball Byron Buxton hits a leadoff home run on Prince Night!

Monica Land is a journalist, producer, and niece of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer. Land remembers the inspiring life of the Mississippi voting rights activist who asked “Is this America?” #WeAreAmerica250

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Far Right rioting & attacking Police in Southampton