Mary Wareham
@marywareham
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Ukraine’s “suspension” of its @MineBanTreaty obligations has grave humanitarian & legal consequences. New @hrw briefing note challenges Ukraine’s disturbing defence of antipersonnel landmines
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This paper examines Ukraine’s claim to have suspended its obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty. It demonstrates that suspensions during armed conflict are unlawful under the Mine Ban Treaty on...
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Thank you! This means so much.
Thank you to the brave journalist @marykbruce for remembering my husband #JamalKhashoggi @JKhashoggi. He would be so proud of you. #SHERO #FreedomofthePress
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Given the devastating human costs of bombing and shelling towns and cities, states should mobilize to minimise the effects of explosive weapons by implementing a 2022 declaration @hrw
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The 37-page report, “Strengthening Civilian Protection: Principles for Implementing the Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas,” introduces seven guiding principles to help countries...
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“Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials recommended New Zealand recognise Palestine in early advice the Government ultimately ignored. “ Good solid advice from MFAT based on evidence and our interests. Peters apparently knew better and shamed us.
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Early advice from officials that recommended New Zealand recognise Palestine as a state was ultimately ignored by the Government.
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Guys wake the f up. This is going to destroy us - sooner than we think - if we don’t make AI regulation a national priority tomorrow.
We believe this is the first documented case of a large-scale AI cyberattack executed without substantial human intervention. It has significant implications for cybersecurity in the age of AI agents. Read more:
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🚨🗳️The #AutonomousWeapons resolution has been adopted. Resolution L.41 tabled by @AustriaUN and 30 cosponsor states at #FirstCommittee has passed with broad cross-regional support. ✅ 156 in favour 🟡8 abstentions ❌5 against Read our analysis: https://t.co/sDkUdBofoS
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Generative AI tool Sora “accelerates risk in many directions: fake evidence, appropriated likenesses, dismissed reality, paralyzed institutions, and a confused public”
"How we choose to act now will determine whether our shared basis for reality — what we see and hear — remains trustworthy." Generative video's threat to visual truth, and what tech cos need urgently do about it in @ReadTransformer
https://t.co/j3IdHYq3Qx
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Time for New Zealand to complete its ratification of the 2023 High Seas Treaty which is set to enter into force in January 2026 @MFATNZ
The High Seas Treaty led by @HighSeasAllianc has won The Earthshot Prize to Revive Our Oceans for its historic work to protect over 60% of our oceans. Thanks to their work, the world is coming together to protect and secure the future of our oceans. #EarthshotRio
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The story of my kidnapping by Kataeb Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia serving Iran, 903 days of captivity, and liberation thanks to threats of the Trump Administration https://t.co/1wM34fcLFQ By @adamrasgon, @IKershner & @ronenbergman
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Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, recounts a harrowing story of cruelty, survival, U.S. diplomatic pressure and, finally, release from the grip of a group backed by Iran.
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The @nytimes just published the report about my kidnapping, period in captivity & how I was freed. The report contains graphic details about the torture Kataeb Hezbollah subjected me to, in order to produce the false confessions. The reporters writing the story were respectful
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A new report by the Pacific Peoples’ Mission to Kanaky has found that France’s management of the territory continues to undermine Kanak right to self -determination & breach international commitments on decolonisation. ✊🏾🇳🇨 Access the full Report via: https://t.co/jkzNuwLLmJ
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This is an incredible effort among Amazon employees to pressure their employer: "We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth." https://t.co/0rLWQwTa6S
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Sign our open letter below to tell Amazon leadership that we need a more responsible rollout of AI. Every single signature makes our message stronger.
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By foolishly announcing his intention resume nuclear testing, Trump will trigger strong public opposition in Nevada, from all U.S. allies, and it could trigger a chain reaction of nuclear testing by U.S. adversaries, and blow apart the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. 3/
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Last week, we and @EticaSgr launched our Investor Statement on #AutonomousWeapons at the @ICCRonline conference in #NewYork. So far, 19 institutions, with a combined AUM/AUA of USD 153.2 billion, have signed the Statement. Learn more and sign on: https://t.co/GlvuxSJSGU
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Still on the job, with or without Pentagon access. Tips still welcome on Signal at danlamothe.30
Today, the Department of War is announcing the next generation of the Pentagon press corps. We are excited to announce over 60 journalists, representing a broad spectrum of new media outlets and independent journalists, have signed the Pentagon’s media access policy and will be
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#USA🇺🇸: TVNZ journalist @LoganChurch01 was escorted out of the Pentagon and denied access to cover a meeting, after the latest restrictions on news outlets came into force. We are concerned about the increasingly stifling climate for journalists in the US https://t.co/lDzFk4XSaI
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Logan Church, a TVNZ journalist, was escorted out of the Pentagon and denied access to cover a meeting after his media accreditation was withdrawn at the last minute, just days after the latest...
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Last week’s #AutonomousWeapons side event at @UN HQ in NYC hosted w/ @MFA_Austria dove into emerging trends in #AutonomousWeapons and #MilitaryAI, their humanitarian and #IHL implications and paths toward regulation. Thanks @privacyint, @ICRC,@TheNewSchool for their insights 👏
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A treaty to #StopKillerRobots is urgent and possible. The majority of the world’s countries support it, and increasing numbers agree they now have enough common ground to start negotiations. Time is running out and states know what they need to do. @bonnie_docherty @hrw
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Barbara Starr, longtime CNN correspondent and stalwart of the Pentagon press corps, on Secretary Hegseth’s changes to press policy: “I think he's about to potentially run into a buzz saw of trouble, because reporters are going to continue to report whether they're inside the
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Statement on recent grenade attack near peacekeepers: Just before noon yesterday, an Israeli drone dropped a grenade that exploded near a UNIFIL position in Kafer Kela. One peacekeeper was lightly injured and received medical assistance.
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Burying MY THIRD SON whom I lost along with MY WIFE during the 2-year-Israeli genocide in Gaza..
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