In Madagascar, people with albinism face escalating violence driven by superstitious beliefs about their body parts. At least 13 people with albinism, mostly children, have been killed this year through ritual beheadings, with their body parts sought by witch-doctors. The killings represent a recent but worsening crisis that has prompted international concern and advocacy efforts.
EU member states are attempting to legalize comprehensive mass surveillance of private communications through so-called search plans, which would grant authorities blanket permissions to scan messages for child abuse material. Former MEP Patrick Breyer and legal experts warn this violates EU law and constitutes mass surveillance by another name, while the EU Parliament advocates for targeted investigations with judicial oversight instead.