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Who will hold human rights abusers in Libya to account? | Inside Story
United Nations investigators say security forces and armed militia groups in Libya have committed a wide range of war crimes and crimes against humanity. They say they have evidence of abuses carried out against Libyans and migrants stranded in the country. Commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, the panel also accused the European Union of ‘aiding and abetting’ abuses by sending support to Libyan…
How does the West view Xi's trip to Moscow? | Inside Story
President Xi Jinping has concluded his visit to Moscow, cementing his ‘no-limits partnership’ with Vladimir Putin. The Chinese leader’s trip came just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Russian president, for war crimes in Ukraine. The two heads of state issued a joint statement confirming their alignment on a host of issues, and condemning the West and NATO. How…
Why are so many French citizens angry about pension overhaul? | Inside Story
Changing France’s state pension system was a central plank of Emmanual Macron’s re-election campaign. It’s become the central issue in French politics – and opposition to his presidency. Strikes and protests intensified this week, some turning violent with hundreds arrested in Paris. Mounds of uncollected rubbish lie on the streets. So, why is Emmanuel Macron so determined and the opposition so intense? Presenter: Adrian Finighan…
Why are the U.S. and China clashing over TikTok? | Inside Story
Tiktok is the world’s fastest-growing social media app. But the U.S. and some Western governments say it allows China access to private data and is a security threat. The company and the Chinese government both deny this. So who should we believe? Presenter: Nastasya Tay Guests: Einar Tangen – a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, an independent Think-Tank based in China. Sarah Kreps –…
Why are the U.S. and China clashing over TikTok? | Inside Story
Tiktok is the world’s fastest-growing social media app. But the U.S. and some Western governments say it allows China access to private data and is a security threat. The company and the Chinese government both deny this. So who should we believe? Presenter: Nastasya Tay Guests: Einar Tangen – a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, an independent Think-Tank based in China. Sarah Kreps –…
Is the war in Ukraine at a stalemate? | Inside Story
Russian missiles woke people up across Ukraine on Thursday. Weapons included some from Russia’s limited stock of advanced hypersonic missiles, which Ukrainian defences cannot intercept. Frequently changing tactics have made the war unpredictable – spreading fear among people in a conflict that shows no sign of ending. But is there a chance for diplomacy? Presenter: Laura Kyle Guests: Pavel Felgenhauer – Defence and Military Analyst….