Mariam Amini
Human Rights Watch
New York, NY, United States
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Afghanistan’s Media Self-Censors to Survive
The role Afghanistan’s vibrant media plays in public life represents one of the most significant changes that have taken place in the country since 2001. But that achievement is under threat, as journalists face growing intimidation and violence from both state and non-state actors. → Read More
#Justice4Farkhunda in Afghanistan, 4 Years On
I still feel sick when I think of Farkhunda Malikzada’s murder four years ago. I could not watch the viral video of more than a dozen men beating and stoning the 27-year-old Afghan woman, before a car ran over her and the mob set fire to her unconscious body. She had been wrongly accused of burning a copy of the Quran. → Read More
Privatizing War in Afghanistan Endangers Civilians
This month, the US war in Afghanistan turns 17. Americans born after the conflict began can now enlist in the armed forces. It’s a war in which all parties have committed war crimes and grave human rights abuses, and civilian casualties have reached new highs. But Americans and Afghans looking for solutions to end the war should not lose sight that some approaches may → Read More
Alphabet's John Hennessy talks about helping international students with scholarships
The Knight-Hennessy scholarship's funding comes from deep Silicon Valley pockets, and helps students from around the world get a top-tier education. → Read More
War-torn Libya has become a 'torture archipelago' for migrants sold into slavery
Migrants become commodities in Libya and sold into exploitation and slavery, a UN agency says. → Read More
Trump Cabinet picks: Ross and Mnunchin's exclusive interview with CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Transcript of the exclusive CNBC interview of Steven Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross, Trump's picks for Treasury and Commerce secretaries. → Read More
Trump Cabinet picks: Ross and Mnunchin's exclusive interview with CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Transcript of the exclusive CNBC interview of Steven Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross, Trump's picks for Treasury and Commerce secretaries. → Read More
Apple can rebound in China and India, one shareholder says
One chief investment officer told CNBC's "Power Lunch" that there is still a market for Apple in developing countries. → Read More
Edwards Lifesciences third-quarter sales disappoint, shares plunge
Edwards Lifesciences shares plunged on Wednesday after the company missed third-quarter sales estimates. → Read More
Edwards Lifesciences third-quarter sales disappoint, shares plunge
Edwards Lifesciences shares plunged on Wednesday after the company missed third-quarter sales estimates. → Read More
Whirlpool shares plunge after earnings miss, tracking for worst day in nearly 5 years
Whirlpool shares fell more than 10 percent in Tuesday after the appliance maker missed third-quarter earnings forecasts. → Read More
Whirlpool shares plunge after earnings miss, tracking for worst day in nearly 5 years
Whirlpool shares fell more than 10 percent in Tuesday after the appliance maker missed third-quarter earnings forecasts. → Read More
Genworth shares drop after China Oceanwide deal
Genworth Financial shares dropped after striking a deal with China Oceanwide Holdings Group. → Read More
Genworth shares drop after China Oceanwide deal
Genworth Financial shares dropped after striking a deal with China Oceanwide Holdings Group. → Read More
Microsoft shares hit all-time high after earnings beat
Shares of Microsoft topped their tech bubble high to hit all-time highs Friday morning after reporting better-than-expected earnings. → Read More
Microsoft shares hit all-time high after earnings beat
Shares of Microsoft topped their tech bubble high to hit all-time highs Friday morning after reporting better-than-expected earnings. → Read More
Snap-On shares jump after earnings beat
Snap-On shares jumped nearly 7 percent on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings. → Read More
Snap-On shares jump after earnings beat
Snap-On shares jumped nearly 7 percent on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings. → Read More
Even Ringling Bros is chiming in on the debate's social media circus
Politicians, influencers and political commentators took to social media to chime in on the last presidential debate. → Read More
Trump campaign is hanging out with Obama's half-brother pre-debate
Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway tweeted she was hanging out with Obama's Republican half-brother, Malik Obama. → Read More