All articles tagged with #government criticism
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended FEMA's response to the Texas floods, denying reports of staffing issues and criticizing political attacks, while highlighting efforts to reform the agency amid calls for its overhaul.
Peanut, a social media-famous squirrel seized and euthanized by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, tested negative for rabies, sparking criticism over the government's actions. The squirrel, along with a raccoon named Fred, was taken from Mark Longo's home due to complaints about illegal wildlife keeping. Despite the negative rabies test, the incident has led to public outrage and threats against officials, prompting an internal review of procedures.
Mexican volunteer searcher Ceci Flores, who has been criticized by the government, has found more human remains in Mexico City, highlighting the issue of clandestine body dumping grounds. Despite government claims of reduced violence in the capital, Flores argues that officials have not been actively searching for bodies. Her findings have led to further criticism from officials, who accuse her of mishandling evidence, while Flores contends that the government has failed in its duty to locate missing persons.
Mexican volunteer searcher Ceci Flores, who has been criticized by the government, has found more human remains in Mexico City, highlighting the issue of clandestine body dumping grounds. Flores, who searches for her two missing sons, claims officials ignore the plight of over 100,000 missing people in Mexico. Despite government pushback, including accusations of mishandling evidence, Flores continues her mission, underscoring the lack of official efforts in locating missing persons.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced Mohammed al-Ghamdi to death for criticizing the government and expressing support for prisoners of conscience on social media. The charges against him include conspiracy against the Saudi leadership and supporting terrorist ideology. This case highlights the intense crackdown on criticism published on social media, even with accounts that have few followers. Saudi Arabia has been widely criticized for its prolific use of the death penalty, executing 147 people last year. The country's reform agenda under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been overshadowed by ongoing human rights concerns.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has criticized the suspension of a political cartoon strip by local Chinese newspaper Ming Pao, saying it showed that the city "could not tolerate critical voices." The cartoonist, "Zunzi" Wong Kei-kwan, has been openly criticized by government officials six times since October last year. The HKJA warned that such complaints and suspensions could intensify self-censorship in Hong Kong, as media organizations may become worried that their content would face severe criticism or be accused of breaching the law.