It was the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. Ten years later, has anything changed for factory workers?
Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
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How Mexico Became the Biggest User of the Pegasus Spyware
A Times investigation reveals the story behind how Mexico became the first and most prolific user of Pegasus. It’s still using it, despite promising to stop.
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A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
The New York Times – Business:In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
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Trial in ‘Argentina, 1985’ Began Quest for Justice That Continues Today
The New York Times – Movies:“Argentina, 1985” has resurrected the country’s military rule, which ended 40 years ago. The quest persists to hold those accused of crimes against humanity accountable.
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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
The New York Times – Sports:Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports
The New York Times – Sports:The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.
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‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid
The New York Times – Business:The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated say they want more.
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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
The New York Times – Sports:The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
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Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me.
The New York Times – Business:In more than a dozen interviews, young people explained how the events of the past few days became what one called a “tipping point.”