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Human Rights Watch Urges Vietnam to Reject Penal Code Revisions Threatening Fundamental Freedoms and Police Accountability
The Vietnamese government is facing intense international scrutiny as Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls on the National Assembly to reject a series of proposed amendments to the country’s penal code. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) recently submitted a draft of the revised code to the legislative body, sparking concerns that the new measures will […]
Congressional Shadow Hearing Investigates ICE Surveillance Technology and Potential Threats to Democratic Freedoms
United States Representatives Delia Ramirez and Hank Johnson convened a high-profile shadow hearing on July 15 to address growing concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) deployment of advanced surveillance technologies. The hearing, which brought together legal experts, human rights advocates, and technologists, focused on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rapid expansion of […]
China Proposed Cybercrime Law Threatens Global Digital Freedoms and Human Rights
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released a comprehensive 68-article Draft Law on Cybercrime Prevention and Control on January 31, 2026, signaling a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to monitor and regulate both domestic and international digital activities. While the government frames the legislation as a necessary measure to combat online fraud, child […]
