The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.
Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.
Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances
British judges asked the United States, which wants to try the WikiLeaks founder on espionage charges, for more guarantees about his treatment.
Display of Battered Men Was Russia’s Warning to the Public, Analysts Say
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.
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.