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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The matter is in his hands alone': president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is classified by Ecowas court as a grave form of violence against women and requires legal action in Sierra Leone.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse

Carlos Daniel Teran, 19, recalled his prison warden at CECOT telling him they would never leave, emphasizing the bleak conditions he faced in El Salvador's mega-prison.
US politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

From KGB Cells to Alligator Alcatraz: How Authoritarians Normalize the Grotesque

The KGB cells in Tallinn serve as a chilling reminder of the brutality of Soviet-era repression in Estonia.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

French court to decide if al-Assad can be tried for Syrian chemical attacks

France's highest court is poised to rule on the possibility of lifting state immunity for Bashar al-Assad, potentially leading to prosecution for chemical weapons use.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

No One Was Supposed to Leave Alive

One night in mid-May, some of the Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador tried to break the locks on their cells with metal rails from their beds. It was a futile gesture of rebellion; no one thought they could escape. Still, punishment was swift. For six consecutive days, the inmates were subjected to lengthy beatings, three inmates told me.
Miscellaneous
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US citizens freed as El Salvador returns Venezuelan migrants DW 07/18/2025

El Salvador repatriated Venezuelan migrants as part of a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.
#francesca-albanese
#israeli-palestinian-conflict
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land

The villa showcases luxury while being situated in a politically controversial area, highlighting the complexities of tourism and ethics in conflict zones.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land

The villa showcases luxury while being situated in a politically controversial area, highlighting the complexities of tourism and ethics in conflict zones.
#sudan
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Sudan's civil war displaces 13 million people, UN says DW 04/14/2025

The civil war in Sudan has created the world's most damaging displacement crisis, displacing millions and causing immense suffering.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Dozens killed in strike on market in Sudan's North Darfur

The Sudanese military is accused of waging attacks on civilians, leading to numerous casualties and potential war crimes, despite denial from military spokesperson.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Sudan's civil war displaces 13 million people, UN says DW 04/14/2025

The civil war in Sudan has created the world's most damaging displacement crisis, displacing millions and causing immense suffering.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Dozens killed in strike on market in Sudan's North Darfur

The Sudanese military is accused of waging attacks on civilians, leading to numerous casualties and potential war crimes, despite denial from military spokesperson.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Kosovo rebel's sentence upheld, jail time reduced DW 07/14/2025

Pjeter Shala's sentence for war crimes was reduced from 18 to 13 years despite his conviction for torture and murder during the Kosovo uprising.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Know their names: West Bank Palestinians killed by Israelis this week

Nine Palestinians, including a child, were killed by Israeli settlers and forces amid escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Detainees Speak Out About Horrors of Alligator Alcatraz

Migrant detainees at Alligator Alcatraz detention facility report inhumane living conditions, including lack of water, poor food quality, and denial of basic rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two senior officials over alleged crimes against humanity related to a crackdown on protesters during last year's uprising.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Biglaw Firm Dragged Into Case Accusing Client Of Whitewashing Sketchy Investments - Above the Law

"We had nothing to do with this horrible murder." NSO's CEO made this statement following the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, expressing a denial of involvement.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN's Albanese slams states that let Netanyahu fly over airspace for US trip

Italy, France, and Greece may have violated international law by allowing Netanyahu to fly over their airspace despite arrest warrants against him.
#hamas
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Palestinians fear razing of villages in West Bank, as settlers circle their homes

Residents of Masafer Yatta face constant fear of violence and home demolitions due to Israeli settlers and military designation.
#immigration
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment

The US government's treatment of immigrants has escalated to shocking human rights violations, infringing on constitutional rights and humanitarian principles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

DHS Slams Sympathetic' Media for Reporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Torture Allegations: False Sob Story'

DHS condemned media narratives about deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia while details of his abusive treatment in El Salvador's CECOT prison emerged.
#iran
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago
World news

Iranian authorities make sweeping arrests in wake of war with Israel

Iranian authorities have arrested hundreds and executed six in a crackdown following a war with Israel to control spy networks.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression' DW 02/25/2025

Iran reached a record high in executions in 2024, with 975 executions reported, marking a 17% increase from the previous year.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression' DW 02/25/2025

Iran reached a record high in executions in 2024, with 975 executions reported, marking a 17% increase from the previous year.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Will Syrian war criminals ever face justice? DW 06/30/2025

The leaked video showed military personnel, relaxed and showing their faces, before they executed civilian captives in cold blood.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why manufacturing consent for war with Iran failed this time

To call that peace is not merely a misnomer; it is a criminal distortion. But what is peace in this world, if not submission to the West?
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Israel unleashes intense air strikes in Tehran as conflict kills at least 585 people in Iran so far; Donald Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

Israeli air strikes in Iran have resulted in significant civilian casualties and injuries amidst rising regional tensions.
#syria
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs face active assassination threats, organization warns | CBC News

Canadian Sikhs face life threats linked to India, prompting calls to rescind Modi's G7 invite.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report

Over 123 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, continuing a 13-year upward trend in displacement due to conflicts and crises.
#gaza-conflict
SF food
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 55,000 as Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens at Aid Sites

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies amid rising death toll and violence at aid distribution points.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Israel strikes over 100 targets in Gaza in past day

The conflict in Gaza escalates as Israel intensifies military operations, leading to significant casualties and allegations of human rights violations.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Netanyahu Praises Smotrich After Minister Vows "Conquering, Cleansing" of Gaza

Israeli officials vow unprecedented destruction in Gaza as part of military strategy. International law warnings surround their actions.
World news
fromABC7 New York
4 months ago

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza's war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes

The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 50,000 Palestinian casualties and significant internal displacement.
SF food
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 55,000 as Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens at Aid Sites

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies amid rising death toll and violence at aid distribution points.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Israel strikes over 100 targets in Gaza in past day

The conflict in Gaza escalates as Israel intensifies military operations, leading to significant casualties and allegations of human rights violations.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Netanyahu Praises Smotrich After Minister Vows "Conquering, Cleansing" of Gaza

Israeli officials vow unprecedented destruction in Gaza as part of military strategy. International law warnings surround their actions.
World news
fromABC7 New York
4 months ago

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza's war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes

The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 50,000 Palestinian casualties and significant internal displacement.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel guilty of extermination' in attacks on schools, mosques: UN

Israel is accused of crimes against humanity by the UN for targeting Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Middle East updates: Greta Thunberg deported from Israel DW 06/10/2025

Israel has obliterated Gaza's education system and destroyed over half of all religious and cultural sites in the Gaza Strip.
UK news
#libya
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sweden urged to ban international adoption after damning inquiry findings

Sweden must ban international adoption and apologize for its historical violations regarding the illegal and unethical adoption of children from various countries.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

How common is Israel's use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank?

The Israeli military is under scrutiny for allegedly using Palestinians as human shields, a practice against international law.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Outrage, horror after Israeli attack kills nine children of Gaza doctor

An Israeli strike killed nine children in Gaza, raising serious concerns over the targeting of civilians in ongoing conflict.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Israeli soldiers accused of widespread use of human shields in Gaza Middle East crisis live

Israeli troops reportedly force Palestinians to act as human shields, violating international law.
US news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US to impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons

The US imposed new sanctions on Sudan for alleged chemical weapons use against opponents during the civil war.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Children among 125 Palestinians killed in Israeli barrage across Gaza

The Israeli military's ground invasion has led to significant civilian casualties in Gaza, drawing widespread condemnation.
#israel
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

World could be witnessing another Nakba' in Palestine, UN committee warns

The UN committee warns of potential ethnic cleansing in Israel's actions against Palestinians, evoking fears of another Nakba.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

World could be witnessing another Nakba' in Palestine, UN committee warns

The UN committee warns of potential ethnic cleansing in Israel's actions against Palestinians, evoking fears of another Nakba.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Gunmen kill 30 during vicious' attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group

Amnesty International condemns the attack in Imo State, calling for urgent justice and investigations into the tragic events that led to at least 30 deaths.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

End of World War II: 'They hanged their children' DW 05/06/2025

George Leitmann's experiences as a soldier in WWII revealed profound horrors, including the execution of children by the Waffen SS.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Migration: Rescuers suffer from lack of political support DW 05/06/2025

The European Union has outsourced responsibility for Mediterranean rescues to civilian organizations, causing thousands of deaths and human rights violations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's right to remember the dead of 1939-45. But keep the anger about current wars too | Simon Tisdall

Silence in the face of ongoing atrocities suggests nothing has been learned from the past. Remembering victims of the Holocaust calls for recognition of modern injustices.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

War on Terror Brain Rot Brought Us to This Point

In 2003, CIA mistakenly imprisoned Khaled el-Masri at a black site, reflecting grave errors in extraordinary rendition policies that caused egregious human rights violations.
US news
#ukrainian-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Inside Taganrog: beatings, electrocution and starvation at prison where Ukrainians were tortured

Yelyzaveta Shylyk's experience highlights the brutal treatment of detainees in Russian-occupied Ukraine, including torture and legal limbo.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Inside Taganrog: beatings, electrocution and starvation at prison where Ukrainians were tortured

Yelyzaveta Shylyk's experience highlights the brutal treatment of detainees in Russian-occupied Ukraine, including torture and legal limbo.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Israeli army only finds professional failures' in Gaza aid worker killings

The Palestine Red Crescent Society denounces the Israeli military's report on the killing of paramedics as misleading and calls for an independent investigation.
#trump-administration
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump plans to invoke 1798 law to increase number of migrants sent to Guantanamo after a wave of lawsuits

The Alien Enemies Act has been proposed for use in modern deportation efforts, highlighting its controversial and outdated nature.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | The Emergency Is Here

The Trump administration is utilizing Salvadoran prisons for American criminals, arguing that international detention offers solutions beyond U.S. legal bounds.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump plans to invoke 1798 law to increase number of migrants sent to Guantanamo after a wave of lawsuits

The Alien Enemies Act has been proposed for use in modern deportation efforts, highlighting its controversial and outdated nature.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to block order to return wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Trump administration petitions Supreme Court for relief in a case involving the deportation of a man to a dangerous prison in El Salvador.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Floats Deporting American Inmates to Notorious El Salvador Prison: I'd Love That!'

Trump proposed deporting American citizens convicted of crimes to El Salvador's mega prison as a potential solution to crime.
#palestinian-rights
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Gaza Surgeon Describes Surviving Israeli Prisons After a Raid on His Hospital

Dr. Khaled Alser recounts his traumatic experience of abduction and torture in Israeli prisons, highlighting the plight of healthcare workers.
Independent films
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Oscar-Winning Hamdan Ballal Released From Israeli Custody Bruised and Bloodied

Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal suffered brutal treatment by Israeli forces following settler violence related to his documentary.
The rise in settler violence post-Oscar win coincides with the recent detention and mistreatment of co-director Hamdan Ballal.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Gaza Surgeon Describes Surviving Israeli Prisons After a Raid on His Hospital

Dr. Khaled Alser recounts his traumatic experience of abduction and torture in Israeli prisons, highlighting the plight of healthcare workers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike

Ben Mbarek, along with about 40 other critics of the president, is being tried on state conspiracy charges.
France politics
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar's Military Leader

Min Aung Hlaing's recent visit to Thailand highlights efforts to normalize relations despite international sanctions and ongoing human rights violations.
#nicaragua
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priests

Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitaries

Nicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priests

Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitaries

Nicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump's imperial plan is now eroding the rights of people who thought they were safe | Nesrine Malik

The imperial boomerang effect illustrates how repressive tactics deployed abroad ultimately return to affect citizens at home.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

How open borders fed cartel 'extermination camp' horrors

The border crisis involves significant dangers for migrants due to cartel violence and ineffective immigration policies.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Ecuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism' DW 03/23/2025

Ecuador faces a drastic surge in violence driven by drug cartels, prompting calls for international military assistance.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Why Bukele opened his infamous prison to Trump

Nayib Bukele has accepted deported Venezuelans from the U.S., raising serious legal and human rights concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

German man with green card violently interrogated' by US border officials

Germany is investigating US immigration policy changes after a German national was detained and interrogated at a US airport.
#duterte
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest

Rodrigo Duterte's arrest signifies a turning point for accountability regarding his violent anti-drug policies.
The International Criminal Court's involvement highlights the global pursuit of justice against human rights violations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Rodrigo Duterte lands in the Netherlands to face ICC DW 03/12/2025

Duterte faces serious charges at the ICC related to his war on drugs.
He intends to contest the charges despite potential life imprisonment.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest

Rodrigo Duterte's arrest signifies a turning point for accountability regarding his violent anti-drug policies.
The International Criminal Court's involvement highlights the global pursuit of justice against human rights violations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Rodrigo Duterte lands in the Netherlands to face ICC DW 03/12/2025

Duterte faces serious charges at the ICC related to his war on drugs.
He intends to contest the charges despite potential life imprisonment.
#rodrigo-duterte
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Washington DC

Philippine VP Sara Duterte travels to The Hague to help father at ICC

Rodrigo Duterte's arrest is seen by some as an act of oppression against Philippine sovereignty.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC warrant

Duterte was arrested in Manila under an ICC warrant for his actions during the war on drugs, accused of crimes against humanity.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC warrant

Duterte was arrested in Manila under an ICC warrant for his actions during the war on drugs, accused of crimes against humanity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords

Philip Hammond has secured lucrative consultancy roles post-politics, raising questions about the propriety of peers also holding government positions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Here you will die': detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

The plight of victims like Mohammed Adam highlights the human cost and ongoing tragedies of Sudan's civil war.
US news
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Why We Asked the ICC to Investigate Biden for Aiding and Abetting Genocide

DAWN asks the ICC to investigate US officials for complicity in war crimes against Palestinians based on overwhelming evidence.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
4 months ago

UN: M23 rebels abduct over 130 from hospitals in eastern DR Congo

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have intensified their military campaign in eastern DR Congo, leading to severe humanitarian crises.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Poland temporarily suspends right to asylum DW 02/28/2025

Poland faces migration challenges orchestrated by Belarus and Russia, complicating its security situation amidst the Ukraine conflict.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Imran Khan Writes From Prison: Why the World Must Pay Attention To Pakistan

Imran Khan emphasizes the fight for democracy in Pakistan despite personal challenges and the broader implications of authoritarianism.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Saudi border forces accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants'

Saudi forces are accused of using indiscriminate violence against Ethiopian migrants at the Yemen-Saudi border.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump Gaza Video Reflects Shared US and Israeli Histories of Ethnic Cleansing

Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting a horrifying vision for Gaza, mocking its devastation and celebrating ethnic cleansing.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Myanmar: Why is junta shutting down internet? DW 02/27/2025

Myanmar's military conducted 85 internet shutdowns last year, hindering communication amid ongoing civil war and human rights abuses.
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