Nicaragua frees a jailed Catholic bishop and 18 priests, hands them to the Vatican
Nicaragua's government has released a prominent Catholic bishop and 18 other clergy members who were imprisoned as part of a crackdown by President Daniel Ortega.
The releases were part of negotiations with the Vatican aimed at facilitating their trip to the Vatican.
Ortega's government has targeted the Catholic church and silenced opposing voices since repressing popular protests in 2018. [ more ]
What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi?
Advocacy for marginalized groups can lead to government retaliation, injustice, and imprisonment, as seen in the case of Reverend Stan Swamy in India. [ more ]
Man imprisoned after pushing and kicking ticket inspector at Paddington Tube station
TfL staff facing violence incidents at London Tube stations; body-worn cameras aiding in guilty pleas; perpetrators sentenced to imprisonment or compensation. [ more ]