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5 hours ago

Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses

The Peruvian government granted blanket amnesty to military and police officers for human rights crimes committed during the internal armed conflict between 1980 and 2000.
fromTruthout
9 hours ago

Children, Pregnant Women Mistreated in Immigration Detention, Sen. Ossoff Says

Human rights violations against immigrants in detention were widespread during Trump's second term, as evidenced by 510 credible reports.
#israel-palestine-conflict
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Social justice

My years reporting on Gaza broke me down. Why did it take so long for the world to become outraged?

Reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict leads to feelings of despair and self-loathing due to public disengagement and accusations of bias.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
UK news

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.
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.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

A word is born and critiqued: 'healthocide'

Healthocide signifies the intentional destruction of health services and infrastructure, highlighting urgent violations of international law.
#israel
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The conviction of Colombia's ex-president is a sign of hope amid autocracy's rise | Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno

Colombia's former president Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery linked to paramilitary groups amidst a history of violence in El Aro.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US attacks on Iran have backfired horribly but a path to peace is still possible | Simon Tisdall

Iran utilizes hanging as a primary execution method, with a significant number of judicial murders linked to political repression.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#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.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as weapon of war

Hamas employed sexual violence as a tactical weapon during the October 7 attacks, aiming to silence victims and obstruct investigations.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
3 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
1 month 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.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Iranian authorities make sweeping arrests in wake of war with Israel

Iranian authorities have arrested hundreds of people and executed six in a crackdown aimed at asserting control after a war with Israel exposed vulnerabilities.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

German court convicts Syrian doctor of crimes against humanity

The court imposed a life sentence on Alaa Mousa, highlighting the Syria's regime's systematic use of torture as part of its brutal crackdown on dissent.
Germany news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | The Emergency Is Here

The president of the United States is disappearing people to a Salvadoran prison for terrorists. A prison known by its initials, CECOT, where there is no escape.
US politics
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