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#guantanamo-bay

Psychologist Who Waterboarded C.I.A. Prisoners Defends Method's Use in 9/11 Case

The article delves into the methods the CIA employed to explain how Khalid Shaikh Mohammed endured waterboarding 183 times, offering different perspectives on his ability to withstand the technique.

Prisoner's Self-Portraits of C.I.A. Torture Surface From Sealed Court Record

Mohammed Farik Bin Amin illustrates his torture experiences in artistic form, as both therapy and a legal strategy in a war crimes trial.

Psychologist Who Waterboarded C.I.A. Prisoners Defends Method's Use in 9/11 Case

The article delves into the methods the CIA employed to explain how Khalid Shaikh Mohammed endured waterboarding 183 times, offering different perspectives on his ability to withstand the technique.

Prisoner's Self-Portraits of C.I.A. Torture Surface From Sealed Court Record

Mohammed Farik Bin Amin illustrates his torture experiences in artistic form, as both therapy and a legal strategy in a war crimes trial.
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#syria

A Search in Syria for the Disappeared

Families hope to uncover the truth about missing loved ones now that the Assad regime has been overthrown.

Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture

A former Syrian military official has been charged with torture after entering the U.S., highlighting the pursuit of accountability for human rights abuses.

Step towards justice': US indicts ex-military officials for Syria abuses

The US has indicted two Syrian intelligence officers for torture, marking a significant accountability step concerning human rights violations under al-Assad.

U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture

A former Syrian official was charged with torture related to human rights abuses during the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral

Mazen al-Hamada, a pro-democracy activist, was found dead after being tortured, symbolizing the ongoing violence of Assad's regime.

Corpses, men who don't know their names: Scenes from a Damascus hospital

The Assad regime has led to the disappearance of at least 100,000 Syrians, with families searching hospitals in vain for their loved ones.

A Search in Syria for the Disappeared

Families hope to uncover the truth about missing loved ones now that the Assad regime has been overthrown.

Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture

A former Syrian military official has been charged with torture after entering the U.S., highlighting the pursuit of accountability for human rights abuses.

Step towards justice': US indicts ex-military officials for Syria abuses

The US has indicted two Syrian intelligence officers for torture, marking a significant accountability step concerning human rights violations under al-Assad.

U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture

A former Syrian official was charged with torture related to human rights abuses during the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral

Mazen al-Hamada, a pro-democracy activist, was found dead after being tortured, symbolizing the ongoing violence of Assad's regime.

Corpses, men who don't know their names: Scenes from a Damascus hospital

The Assad regime has led to the disappearance of at least 100,000 Syrians, with families searching hospitals in vain for their loved ones.
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#human-rights

To be a Palestinian child, trying to survive Israeli jail

Freed Palestinian minors report rampant abuse in Israeli jails, including medical neglect, torture, and physical maltreatment.

Four Decades After the Fall of Argentina's Dictatorship, a Fight Over the Country's Darkest Chapter Is Reopening Grievous Wounds

The former Navy School of Mechanics in Buenos Aires was a notorious secret detention and torture center during Argentina's military dictatorship.

Jury Awards Abu Ghraib Detainees $42 Million, Holds Contractor Responsible

A jury awarded $42 million to three former detainees from Abu Ghraib, holding a contractor responsible for their torture and mistreatment.
The verdict is seen as a significant step towards justice and accountability for corporate complicity in human rights abuses.

To cough was to risk death': the artist who mapped Syria's Sednaya prison with testimonies from its survivors

The investigation into Sednaya prison highlighted the lethal silence as a form of torture, shaping how prisoners experienced their trauma.

Abuse of migrants rampant at Louisiana Ice centers, report finds

Louisiana immigration detention centers exhibit rampant human rights abuses characterized as torture, according to a report by human rights organizations.

The full truth about the CIA's post-9/11 torture programme must be known

Accountability for US torture remains absent a decade after the Senate report, leaving victims without justice or reparations.

To be a Palestinian child, trying to survive Israeli jail

Freed Palestinian minors report rampant abuse in Israeli jails, including medical neglect, torture, and physical maltreatment.

Four Decades After the Fall of Argentina's Dictatorship, a Fight Over the Country's Darkest Chapter Is Reopening Grievous Wounds

The former Navy School of Mechanics in Buenos Aires was a notorious secret detention and torture center during Argentina's military dictatorship.

Jury Awards Abu Ghraib Detainees $42 Million, Holds Contractor Responsible

A jury awarded $42 million to three former detainees from Abu Ghraib, holding a contractor responsible for their torture and mistreatment.
The verdict is seen as a significant step towards justice and accountability for corporate complicity in human rights abuses.

To cough was to risk death': the artist who mapped Syria's Sednaya prison with testimonies from its survivors

The investigation into Sednaya prison highlighted the lethal silence as a form of torture, shaping how prisoners experienced their trauma.

Abuse of migrants rampant at Louisiana Ice centers, report finds

Louisiana immigration detention centers exhibit rampant human rights abuses characterized as torture, according to a report by human rights organizations.

The full truth about the CIA's post-9/11 torture programme must be known

Accountability for US torture remains absent a decade after the Senate report, leaving victims without justice or reparations.
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#abu-ghraib

A U.S. jury awards former Iraqi detainees $42 million for Abu Ghraib prison abuse

A jury awarded $42 million to former Abu Ghraib detainees, holding CACI accountable for contributing to their torture and mistreatment.

3 Former Abu Ghraib Detainees Awarded $42 Mil in Damages Against US Contractor

CACI International ordered to pay $42 million for complicity in Abu Ghraib torture case, highlighting corporate accountability for detainee abuse.

Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages

CACI ordered to pay $42 million for its role in the torture of Iraqi men at Abu Ghraib, ending a 15-year legal battle.

A U.S. jury awards former Iraqi detainees $42 million for Abu Ghraib prison abuse

A jury awarded $42 million to former Abu Ghraib detainees, holding CACI accountable for contributing to their torture and mistreatment.

3 Former Abu Ghraib Detainees Awarded $42 Mil in Damages Against US Contractor

CACI International ordered to pay $42 million for complicity in Abu Ghraib torture case, highlighting corporate accountability for detainee abuse.

Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages

CACI ordered to pay $42 million for its role in the torture of Iraqi men at Abu Ghraib, ending a 15-year legal battle.
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#murder

Man tortured girlfriend, filmed himself taunting her before she died, CA officials say

Saul Nava was convicted of torturing and murdering his girlfriend, Alisen Takacs-Escobar, following a severe pattern of abuse.

Life sentences for three who tortured and murdered vulnerable west London woman

The defendants received life sentences for the prolonged torture and murder of Shakira Spencer, a vulnerable woman from west London.
The judge described the murder as marked by extreme, calculated, and brutal violence, with the perpetrators displaying no remorse.

L.A. model found dead in refrigerator allowed suspected killer to stay in her apartment before brutal slaying

Maleesa Mooney was found dead in her downtown L.A. apartment, believed to have been killed on Sept. 7.
Suspect Magnus Daniel Humphrey, who was staying with Mooney, has been arrested and charged with murder and torture.

Cruel trio who murdered mother they fed only sachets of ketchup are jailed

The killers tortured Shakira Spencer, fed her ketchup sachets, and controlled her completely.
The trio received life sentences with a minimum term of 34 years for murder and preventing lawful burial of Shakira Spencer.

Man tortured girlfriend, filmed himself taunting her before she died, CA officials say

Saul Nava was convicted of torturing and murdering his girlfriend, Alisen Takacs-Escobar, following a severe pattern of abuse.

Life sentences for three who tortured and murdered vulnerable west London woman

The defendants received life sentences for the prolonged torture and murder of Shakira Spencer, a vulnerable woman from west London.
The judge described the murder as marked by extreme, calculated, and brutal violence, with the perpetrators displaying no remorse.

L.A. model found dead in refrigerator allowed suspected killer to stay in her apartment before brutal slaying

Maleesa Mooney was found dead in her downtown L.A. apartment, believed to have been killed on Sept. 7.
Suspect Magnus Daniel Humphrey, who was staying with Mooney, has been arrested and charged with murder and torture.

Cruel trio who murdered mother they fed only sachets of ketchup are jailed

The killers tortured Shakira Spencer, fed her ketchup sachets, and controlled her completely.
The trio received life sentences with a minimum term of 34 years for murder and preventing lawful burial of Shakira Spencer.
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#assault

Seven appear in court over alleged false imprisonment and torture of woman in Dublin flat

Seven individuals are charged with false imprisonment and assault after allegedly torturing a woman in Dublin.
The victim is hospitalized with severe injuries, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.

Eighth man to appear in court over alleged false imprisonment and torture of woman in Dublin flat

Seven individuals have been remanded in custody concerning serious torture and assault allegations against a woman.

Seven appear in court over alleged false imprisonment and torture of woman in Dublin flat

Seven individuals are charged with false imprisonment and assault after allegedly torturing a woman in Dublin.
The victim is hospitalized with severe injuries, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.

Eighth man to appear in court over alleged false imprisonment and torture of woman in Dublin flat

Seven individuals have been remanded in custody concerning serious torture and assault allegations against a woman.
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Spanish judge shelves landmark case of Franco-era torture victim

Justice efforts for Franco dictatorship torture victims suffer setback after judge shelves investigation into Julio Pacheco's case.
#ukrainian-prisoners-of-war

One goal is to destroy Ukrainian identity': the haunting images of Russia's prisoners of war

The article highlights the harrowing experiences of Ukrainian prisoners of war, showing the physical and emotional scars they carry from Russian captivity.

Monday Briefing

Ukrainian prisoners of war face physical and psychological challenges after returning from captivity.

One goal is to destroy Ukrainian identity': the haunting images of Russia's prisoners of war

The article highlights the harrowing experiences of Ukrainian prisoners of war, showing the physical and emotional scars they carry from Russian captivity.

Monday Briefing

Ukrainian prisoners of war face physical and psychological challenges after returning from captivity.
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#war-crimes

Welcome to Hell': U.N. Panel Says Russian War Crimes Are Widespread

Systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian security forces
United Nations Commission of Inquiry findings include war crimes like summary executions and sexual violence

Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs

New evidence reveals horrific torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian jailers.
Commission suggests that the mistreatment could potentially amount to war crimes.

Welcome to Hell': U.N. Panel Says Russian War Crimes Are Widespread

Systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian security forces
United Nations Commission of Inquiry findings include war crimes like summary executions and sexual violence

Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs

New evidence reveals horrific torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian jailers.
Commission suggests that the mistreatment could potentially amount to war crimes.
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#ukraine

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces occupying Ukraine use torture as policy', says UN expert

Russian armed forces in Ukraine systematically use torture, according to UN expert.
Turkey offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit.

Putin must think he's winning the propaganda war after listening to Musk and his pals on Twitter

Ukrainian journalist shares his experience of torture and imprisonment in Russian-occupied Donetsk.
Elon Musk and Republican senators discuss an alternative perspective on US assistance to Ukraine.

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces occupying Ukraine use torture as policy', says UN expert

Russian armed forces in Ukraine systematically use torture, according to UN expert.
Turkey offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit.

Putin must think he's winning the propaganda war after listening to Musk and his pals on Twitter

Ukrainian journalist shares his experience of torture and imprisonment in Russian-occupied Donetsk.
Elon Musk and Republican senators discuss an alternative perspective on US assistance to Ukraine.
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Torture by U.S. Was Key Issue in Bali Bombing Plea Deal

The U.S. government made a plea deal with two Malaysian prisoners involved in the Bali bombings to disentangle the legacy of torture from the trial of the accused mastermind.
The two Malaysians provided secret testimony that could be used against the Indonesian prisoner accused of being the mastermind, in order to avoid lengthy litigation over the evidence obtained.

Military Judge to Rule on C.I.A. Torture Program in Sept. 11 Case

Defense lawyer asks for dismissal of charges against Saudi prisoner tortured in C.I.A. custody
Lawyer argues that the secret overseas prison network was part of a criminal international enterprise that trafficked in torture

British Airways pilot kidnapped during South Africa stopover

A British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured during a stopover in South Africa.
Kidnappings have been on the rise in South Africa in recent years.

New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams

The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.
The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it.

Former Syrian Official in Charge of Notorious Prison Is Arrested in California

A former Syrian military official accused of torturing and killing dissidents has been arrested in California for attempted naturalization fraud.

LGBTQ+ activists march at Pride in London for gay Chechen man 'thrown in pit'

LGBTQ+ activists at Pride in London highlight Chechen gay purges
Victims endure brutal torture & 'honour' killings due to sexual orientation

Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia and its proxies in Crimea committed numerous human rights violations, including enforced disappearances and torture.
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