Why data power of social media giants like Facebook troubles human rights
By Sarah Joseph in Melbourne Facebook has had a bad few weeks. The social media giant had to apologise for failing to protect the personal data of millions of users from being accessed by data mining company Cambridge Analytica. Outrage is brewing over its admission to spying on people via their Android phones. Its stock […]
Read More →How Philippine state surveillance is used as a tool to silence critics
BRIEFING: Special report by Jodesz Gavilan and Sofia Tomacruz in Manila Human rights activists say that the conduct of both physical and communication surveillance is prone to abuse and is a violation of a citizen’s right to privacy. If left unchecked, it can lead to ‘far worse attacks.’ Human rights groups say the administrations of […]
Read More →New Zealand Inspector General of Intelligence and Security: Release of Annual Report 2016/2017
Source: New Zealand Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Headline: New Zealand Inspector General of Intelligence and Security: Release of Annual Report 2016/2017 Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Adern has today tabled in Parliament the Annual Report of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Cheryl Gwyn. (Download annual report here) “My primary focus this year […]
Read More →Renewed Papuan independence call amid alleged ‘hostage’ standoff
West Papuan protesters for independence in Jakarta this week. Image CNN Indonesia By Lalu Rahadian in Jakarta Conflicts in Papua province will not be resolved until the Indonesian government provides the Papuan people with an opportunity to determine their future through an international forum, says a leading advocate. Indonesian People’s Front for West Papua (FRI-WP) […]
Read More →Canada blacklists tag Philippines with third highest number of ‘terrorists’
MIL Analysis+Reportage – EveningReport.NZ Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz Wanted terrorists … This undated poster released jointly by the Philippine military and the US Embassy in Manila shows terrorist leaders wanted by authorities for alleged murders, extortion and kidnappings with corresponding rewards for their capture. Image: Inquirer News By Roy Abrhamn Narra and Carlo Casingcasing in Manila […]
Read More →Australia, Indonesia strengthen cyber-security ties but West Papua ignored
MIL Analysis+Reportage – EveningReport.NZ Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz Cyber-security main topic in the Australian, Indonesian consultation … but not “the elephant in the room” – West Papua. Image: AWPA Australia and Indonesia have agreed to focus on cyber-security in their fight against terrorism and transnational crimes after a meeting in Jakarta but West Papua insecurity as […]
Read More →Greenpeace video shows NZ oil seismic blasts ‘betrayal’ over climate change
MIL Analysis+Reportage – EveningReport.NZ Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz The Schlumberger seismic survey vessel, Amazon Warrior, seismic blasting approximately 120 nautical miles off the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Video: Nigel Marple/Greenpeace Greenpeace NZ has released aerial footage from a reconnaissance flight of the world’s biggest seismic ship, the Amazon Warrior, blasting for oil 120 […]
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