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Global cybercrime treaty’s impact on human rights

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Human Rights Watch has voiced concerns regarding the potential consequences of the draft global cybercrime treaty currently under negotiation at the United Nations.

The organisation warns that the treaty, if adopted, could inadvertently lead to the erosion of human rights both domestically and internationally, and it has urged UN negotiators to address these issues before proceeding.

The final round of negotiations for the proposed Cybercrime Convention is scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 9, 2024, at the UN headquarters in New York.

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The joint statement issued by the coalition of human rights groups on January 23, 2024, calls for a more precise focus on cybercrime within the treaty and the inclusion of robust human rights safeguards.

Failure to address these concerns may result in the rejection of the treaty.

Deborah Brown, acting associate technology and human rights director at Human Rights Watch, emphasised the ongoing flaws in the draft convention, citing its potential to undermine human rights and its inadequacy in combating cybercrime effectively. She urged states to prioritize vital human rights protections and a narrower scope for the treaty or consider rejecting it altogether.

The joint statement identifies critical shortcomings in the current draft of the Cybercrime Convention, particularly its potential threat to freedom of expression, privacy, and other human rights.

Raising concern

The draft includes overly broad criminal provisions and lacks adequate human rights safeguards, raising concerns about excessive cross-border information sharing and cooperation requirements that could facilitate intrusive surveillance.

The misuse of cybercrime regulations to target human rights defenders, journalists, security researchers, and LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide has raised alarms about the potential misuse of the treaty for surveillance purposes, which would violate fundamental human rights.

The broad scope of the draft convention also poses a risk to its own objectives by diverting resources away from addressing genuine cybercrime while failing to protect legitimate security research, ultimately undermining online security for everyone.

As negotiations continue, advocates for human rights and privacy are calling on UN member states to ensure that the final Cybercrime Convention is crafted with a clear focus on combating cybercrime while upholding robust human rights protections.

The outcome of these negotiations will have far-reaching implications for both cybersecurity and human rights on a global scale, according to the organisation.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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