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Washington DC
fromemptywheel
14 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
#iran
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Everyone is thinking about oil prices': is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Peyvand Naimi faces severe torture and potential execution amid rising executions in Iran following protests, with no formal charges against him.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Everyone is thinking about oil prices': is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Peyvand Naimi faces severe torture and potential execution amid rising executions in Iran following protests, with no formal charges against him.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

They're making them disappear again': families fear Mexico's missing are being erased

Over 130,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to drug cartel violence, with authorities downplaying the crisis and families demanding accountability.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

Over 100 US international law experts condemn US-Israeli military actions against Iran as violations of international law and potential war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
#israel
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Discriminatory' Israeli death penalty law sparks international criticism

The Israeli Knesset approved a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, raising international concerns over discrimination and justice.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

This is an apartheid regime': Critics decry Israel's new death penalty law

Israel's new death penalty law targets Palestinians, reinforcing apartheid-like legal discrimination against them.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

Israel's Knesset passed a law imposing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, marking a significant shift in legal policy.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

US denies entry to Silvia Labayru, a victim of the Argentine dictatorship

Silvia Labayru, a former guerrilla, was denied entry to the U.S. despite having a valid visa, raising concerns about her book's impact.
#capital-punishment
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Israel's proposed capital punishment law for Palestinians faces controversy amid a global trend toward abolishing the death penalty.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law - LGBTQ Nation

Senegal has enacted a law doubling penalties for homosexuality, reflecting a broader trend of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Africa.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
#sudan
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
#haiti
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Yemeni politician says former U.S. soldiers tried to kill him. Now he's suing in U.S. court

A Yemeni lawmaker alleges U.S. mercenaries attempted to assassinate him under a UAE-funded program, raising concerns about former U.S. troops' actions abroad.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FIFA World Cup will be held amid human rights crisis' in the US: Amnesty

The FIFA World Cup poses significant risks to fans and local communities amid a human rights crisis in host countries.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
#argentina
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fate of Argentina's disappeared remains open wound' as more victims identified

Argentina's history of state terror and forced disappearances remains a critical issue, with recent developments highlighting ongoing struggles for truth and justice.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
#cuba
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners as US eases fuel blockade

Cuba plans to pardon 2,010 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week amid US pressure for political change.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Cuba announces release of over 2,000 prisoners as a humanitarian and sovereign gesture'

Cuba released over 2,010 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture amid U.S. negotiations and an ongoing energy embargo.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners as US eases fuel blockade

Cuba plans to pardon 2,010 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week amid US pressure for political change.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Cuba announces release of over 2,000 prisoners as a humanitarian and sovereign gesture'

Cuba released over 2,010 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture amid U.S. negotiations and an ongoing energy embargo.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
#ice
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
#death-penalty
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

Israel's parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military and criminal courts.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

Israel's parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military and criminal courts.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui

Former Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui is under investigation for suspected violations of discipline and law amid ongoing scrutiny of China's treatment of ethnic minorities.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE

Trump administration immigration policies enable mass detention, family separation, and deportations through opaque bureaucratic practices compared to enforced disappearances.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Burkina Faso military, allies committing horrific' civilian abuses: HRW

Human Rights Watch found that Burkina Faso's military is committing atrocities, including the ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law

Palestinian protests erupted against a new Israeli law imposing the death penalty for deadly attacks, leading to widespread strikes and condemnation from human rights officials.
#venezuela
#human-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World politics

Human rights outmuscled by rule of force' globally, UN chief warns

Human rights and international law are being undermined globally as powerful actors normalize the use of force, causing mass suffering and eroding prospects for peace.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World news

Global system of human rights in peril', warns HRW in its annual report

The rules-based international order is being crushed by relentless pressure from the United States, China, and Russia, endangering global human rights protections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Eighteen Venezuelan men demand accountability from El Salvador for human rights violations, including torture and medical neglect, after being expelled from a US prison.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Over 33,000 people arrested in Bukele's crackdown were not listed as gang members

Official data reveals a significant discrepancy: while intelligence reports identified 58,270 gang members and collaborators at large, authorities have arrested 91,628 people, meaning over 33,000 were not previously listed as gang members.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming stage for repression'

The World Cup in North America risks becoming a stage for repression, according to Amnesty International's report urging urgent action for human rights protection.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

The report claims that torture in detention has been used on an unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance, inflicting profound and lasting scars on the bodies and minds of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Those who do not give up: the lawyers, mothers and activists still fighting for political prisoners in Venezuela

Foro Penal lawyers document Venezuela's political imprisonment through two decades, defending over 14,000 people while tracking ongoing detentions despite government amnesty claims.
World news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Police Drones in Haiti Have Killed More Than 1,000 People

Haitian security forces and private military contractors using armed drones have killed at least 1,243 people since March 2025, including 17 children and 43 confirmed civilian non-combatants.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

El Salvador's mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

El Salvador's mass incarceration policy under President Bukele reduced violence but involved systematic human rights violations meeting criteria for crimes against humanity.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report

Press freedom in the Americas reached its lowest point since 2020, with the United States experiencing the steepest decline, dropping from fourth to eleventh place in regional rankings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Alex Pretti's Past Does Not Justify the Government Killing Him

Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents using unnecessary and fatal force while peacefully observing and documenting government action in Minneapolis.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Autocracy is rising in the west. But the global south proves it's not inevitable | Kenneth Roth

Autocrats face growing internal pressure from their populations, while democracy remains valued globally despite Western challenges from far-right movements and disaffected voters.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges

Almost 60 Palestinian journalists detained since 7 October 2023 have been beaten, starved, subjected to sexual violence, and tortured in Israeli custody.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Acquittal of Chile riot officer who blinded protester raises impunity fears

A Santiago court ruled Lt Col Claudio Crespo legitimately defended his actions after shooting and blinding protester Gustavo Gatica, raising concerns about impunity and heavy-handed policing.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Will Become of Venezuela's Political Prisoners?

El Helicoide functions as a notorious detention center where Venezuelan intelligence converted a 1950s shopping mall into improvised cells holding political prisoners.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Prosecutors seek death for South Korea's former leader over martial law attempt

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday said they were seeking the death sentencefor former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to declare martial law in December 2024. The special counsel team, assembled in the wake of Yoon's impeachment in April, described the former president as the ringleader of an insurrection, citing his efforts to seize control of the judiciary and legislature during the abortive martial law attempt. The entire episode lasted six hours.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: Inquiry

A new report by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances on Sunday said a total of 1,913 complaints were filed with it over disappearances, of which 1,569 were considered to have disappeared by definition after verification selection. list of 3 itemsend of list Among these, 287 allegations have fallen in the Missing and Dead' category, the report, which was posted on Facebook by Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, read.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Guatemala prisoners take workers hostages in riots across three facilities

Prisoners in Guatemala have taken at least 46 workers hostage in riots across three detention centres, according to authorities. Officials said the incidents, which began on Saturday, appeared to be coordinated by gang members in response to their leader seeking a transfer to another facility for better conditions. list of 3 itemsend of list There were no reported deaths or injuries among the hostages, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said at a news conference.
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