Mother of US soldier detained in Russia says he was visiting girlfriend before arrest
One main point from the article is the detention of a 35-year-old U.S. Army soldier in Russia while visiting his girlfriend without official permission. [ more ]
Detention of independent journalist, activists at UCLA draws outcry over press freedom
The detention of independent journalist and police critic at UCLA amid Gaza war protests raised concerns among legal experts and press organizations. [ more ]
Russian Court Orders American Journalist to Stay in Prison
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against detention in Moscow rejected, labeled wrongfully detained and a political prisoner by the White House. [ more ]
Videos and Online Profiles Link Suspects to Moscow Attack
The four suspects detained in connection with the concert hall massacre in Moscow were identified through similar clothing and car details seen in attack videos.
Three suspects are from Tajikistan, with at least two speaking Tajik, and faced physical abuse during their detention. [ more ]
Migrants face unlimited detention in prison-like' conditions, says report
Migrants in UK immigration sites facing unlimited detention are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being handcuffed to beds and allowed to self-harm.
Inspectors found long stretches of confinement with no end in sight for asylum seekers, leading to mental breakdowns and other incidents of self-harm. [ more ]
Russia extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention in Moscow has been extended until at least Jan. 30 on charges of spying.
Gershkovich, who held Russian Foreign Ministry accreditation, has been in prison since March and the Russian authorities have not presented any evidence to substantiate their allegations.
U.S. diplomats expressed deep concern over the decision to extend Gershkovich's detention and called for his immediate release. [ more ]
Siberian LGBT Activist Sinko Detained While Holding Solo Picket
LGBT activist Aleksandra Sinko was detained in Novosibirsk while protesting against the request to label the international LGBT rights movement as an extremist group.
Sinko was charged with propagating untraditional sexual relations, which can result in a fine or up to 15 days in jail. [ more ]