Very worrying': Fear stalks Kenya as dozens of government critics abductedPolitical dissent in Kenya faces violent suppression, with state agents implicated in the abduction of activists.
We Have a Ceasefire Deal, But This Isn't the EndThe ongoing violence in Gaza reflects a disturbing blend of colonial and modern warfare, with significant implications for state accountability and human rights.
They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jailDania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.
Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a death squad' as mayorDuterte confessed to instructing police to provoke suspects into confrontations to justify killings during his presidency.
Somali security agents arrest journalist in night-time raidA Somali journalist's abduction highlights ongoing threats to press freedom and independent reporting in Somalia.
Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cellsVenezuela's political situation is dire, with widespread fear and state-sponsored violence against dissenters, exemplified by recent detentions under 'Operation Knock Knock'.
Very worrying': Fear stalks Kenya as dozens of government critics abductedPolitical dissent in Kenya faces violent suppression, with state agents implicated in the abduction of activists.
We Have a Ceasefire Deal, But This Isn't the EndThe ongoing violence in Gaza reflects a disturbing blend of colonial and modern warfare, with significant implications for state accountability and human rights.
They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jailDania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.
Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a death squad' as mayorDuterte confessed to instructing police to provoke suspects into confrontations to justify killings during his presidency.
Somali security agents arrest journalist in night-time raidA Somali journalist's abduction highlights ongoing threats to press freedom and independent reporting in Somalia.
Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cellsVenezuela's political situation is dire, with widespread fear and state-sponsored violence against dissenters, exemplified by recent detentions under 'Operation Knock Knock'.
Paz-Cedillos: We must tell our stories - San Jose SpotlightWe must narrate our experiences to combat the erosion of civil rights and state-sanctioned violence.
Their husbands and sons were killed by the police. But Brazil's grieving mothers are banding togetherSonia Bonfim Vicente's fight for justice exemplifies the ongoing struggle against police violence in Brazil, particularly affecting marginalized communities.
Trump Has Pledged an Era of Spectacular Violence. We Can't Be Passive Onlookers.Trump's administration is preparing for mass deportations resembling historical state violence in the U.S.
Life and DeathIn a world without institutional killing, individual violence could paradoxically lead to a reduction in global death rates.
Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry DW 11/22/2024Rasoulof's film reflects on Iranian state violence and has significant political undertones, illustrating the struggles following the protests over Mahsa Amini's death.
Progressive except for Palestine': how a tech charity imploded over a statement on GazaNwabueze's concerns led to a major conflict within Code for Science & Society over technology's role in state violence and responses to Gaza.The aftermath at CS&S represents wider societal tensions regarding criticism of Israel in various sectors.
Archaeology conference focuses on cultural erasure | Cornell ChronicleThe conference addresses the role of archaeology and cultural heritage in the context of political repression and contemporary conflicts.
Blackmailed gay men are being forced to fight Vladmir Putin's war in Ukraine - LGBTQ NationGay men in Chechnya face forced conscription into the Russia-Ukraine war amid a rise in persecution.SK SOS highlights severe human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals in Chechnya.Long-standing oppression of gay men in Chechnya continues with blackmail and state-sponsored violence.
South Africa Doesn't Need More Heroes | The WalrusPeter Magubane, a legendary South African photojournalist, faced immense state violence during apartheid, demonstrating exceptional courage and resilience in fighting against oppression.
The Abolitionist Roots of Anti-War EncampmentsStudents across campuses in the United States are setting up anti-war encampments to protest against ongoing state violence and show solidarity with Palestine.