
Middle East/North Africa
June 6, 2023
Palestinian Forum Highlights Threats of Autonomous Weapons
At this year’s Palestine Digital Activism Forum, hosted by the Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, also known as 7amleh, local and international civil society organizations met to discuss the digital rights challenges faced by Palestinians and activists working on the Palestinian cause.

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Palestinian Forum Highlights Threats of Autonomous Weapons
Forum Tackles Digital Rights Abuses Against Palestinians
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COP28: Climate Talks Should Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout
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Saudi Arabia Executes Two Shi’a Bahrainis on Terrorism Charges
Rights Groups Call Trial Grossly Unfair
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Gulf States: Migrant Workers at Serious Risk from Dangerous Heat
Existing Protections Woefully Inadequate in Warming Climate
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Saudi Arabia: Microsoft Should Suspend Data Center Plans
Demonstrate Protection for Human Rights or Suspend Investment
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