Videos showing the torture of four men, accused of Russia’s deadliest terror attack in decades, have circulated widely in what analysts call a sign of the Russian state’s growing tolerance for public violence.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Julian Assange Extradition Decision: What to Know
On Tuesday, two British judges will decide whether the WikiLeaks founder can appeal his extradition order to the United States.
Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies
An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.
Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies
An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.
Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda
The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.
With Pride and Hope, Ukraine Celebrates Oscar Win for Mariupol Documentary
Ukrainians say recognition for “20 Days in Mariupol” will help debunk Russian propaganda and refocus attention on the situation in Russian-occupied territories.
New Online Speech Law Could Chill Political Humor in Sri Lanka
A sweeping new law on online speech threatens the political humor that has helped the island nation get through tough stretches.
Iran’s 2022 Protest Crackdown Included Killings, Torture and Rape, U.N. Finds
A fact-finding mission looking into the demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini found brutality and rejected Iran’s version of Ms. Amini’s death.
Court Rules Against Granting Immunity for Violence in Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles’
A judge said a new British law aiming to foster reconciliation over decades of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland would breach the European Convention on Human Rights.
North Carolina ‘Forever Chemical’ Plant Violates Human Rights, U.N. Panel Says
The allegations of human rights violations linked to pollution from the factory broadens a yearslong battle over the site and over the chemicals known as PFAS.