Azerbaijan Police Violence: Daily Brief

Azerbaijan police violence; Northern Ireland lifts abortion ban and is legalizing same-sex marriage; Lebanon's plan to address protests falls short; Syrian Network for Human Rights exposes ongoing torture practices; the campaign to stop killer robots goes to the UN; and HRW researchers present stories form refugee camps in Greece.
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Azerbaijan police violently dispersed peaceful protests and detained numerous activists, among them an opposition party leader. Multiple activists told HRW about physical violence during their detention as well.

Northern Ireland has decriminalized abortion and is legalizing same-sex marriage - "a triumph for grassroots activism."

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced an economic plan yesterday in response to the protestors' grievances. However, the plan ignored calls for holding corrupt politicians accountable. 

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) issued an extensive report today on the ongoing torture practiced by the Syrian regime. It documented as many as 72 torture methods.

UN officials are urged to introduce international legislation that will ban fully autonomous weapon systems.

HRW researchers Eva Cossé and Hillary Margolis are currently at the overcrowded Moria refugee camp in Greece, bringing on-the-ground updates and stories of the people in the camp. 

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