Tag: The Science of Where Magazine

(Tanzania) Tanzanian Opposition Leader, Supporters Arrested (HRW)

Oryem Nyeko writes for HRW: On Wednesday morning, police in Mwanza, in northern Tanzania, surrounded the hotel occupied by members of the country’s main opposition party, Chadema,...

(Greece) Greek Authorities Target NGOs Reporting Abuses against Migrant (HRW)

Eva Cossé writes for HRW: Greek authorities are using criminal investigations to harass and intimidate groups that investigate abuses against migrants at Greece’s border. At a...

(China/Tibet) In China, Chinese Now Tops Tibetan (HRW)

Sophie Richardson writes for HRW: The Chinese government has long issued laws and statements declaring its respect for minority languages, including regulations requiring all...

(Electric Cars/Aluminium Supply Chains) Interview: Aluminum Is the Future for Electric Cars (HRW)

Jim Wormington, Amy Braunschweiger write for HRW: Sales of electric cars are surging – with sales predicted to rise from 2 million in 2018...

(Weapons) It’s Time for the U.S. to Stop Selling Weapons to Human Rights Abusers (HRW)

Elisa Epstein writes for HRW: The Biden administration notified Congress in June of a proposed sale of more than $2.5 billion in arms to...

(USA) Biden Border Expulsions Continue to Harm Asylum Seekers (HRW)

Ariana Sawyer writes for HRW: “The officials didn’t let me tell them anything. They just sent me back.”. That’s what “Dolores,” an asylum seeker in Mexico,...

(Hong Kong) Hong Kong: Drop Charges Against Vigil Organizer (HRW)

HRW writes: The Hong Kong government should immediately drop all charges against Chow Hang-tung, the organizer of the annual Victoria Park Vigil that commemorates the 1989...

(Colombia) At least 70 arrested in latest round of Colombia protests (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: At least 70 people have been arrested in the latest round of anti-government protests in Colombia, according to police. Authorities announced on...

(India) Smog tower to help India’s capital breathe, but experts sceptical (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: A new attempt at purifying New Delhi’s notoriously polluted air will see 40 giant fans push out filtered air in the...

(Afghanistan) Taliban seek to cut off Afghan population centres: Top US general (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: Taliban fighters have gained “strategic momentum” in Afghanistan and now control about half the countryside as they drive to cut off...

South Africa – Jobless, hungry, fed-up: Why South Africans rioted (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: As many as 75 percent of young South Africans are unemployed. In any other country that would be cause for a...

(Syria) Syrian air defences intercept Israeli attack over Homs: Report (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: Syria’s air defences have intercepted an Israeli attack on the al-Qusayr area in Homs, Syrian state media reported. go to Al Jazeera...

(Saudi Aramco) Saudi Aramco confirms data leak after reports of cyber ransom (Bloomberg, Al Jazeera)

 David Wethe writes for Bloomberg: Saudi Aramco confirmed that some company files were leaked after hackers reportedly demanded a $50 million ransom from the world’s most-valuable...

(Saudi Arabia) As Hajj winds down, Saudi Arabia ramps up big tourism plans (Al Jazeera)

 Sean Mathews writes for Al Jazeera: As Muslim worshippers complete a second Hajj pilgrimage pared down by coronavirus restrictions, Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with...

(Lebanon) Lebanese MPs accused of Beirut blast ‘cover up’ over trial move (Al Jazeera)

 Kareem Chehayeb writes for Al Jazeera: Dozens of Lebanese MPs have pledged support for a parliamentary motion allowing a special judicial body to investigate and...

(The Science of Where) Esri Data 101: Consumer Spending (Esri)

Karisa Schroeder writes for Esri: To increase your chances of a successful product sale, you need to understand who your customers are and how...