His release ended more than two and a half years of captivity, during which he was tried on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Biden Acts to Restrict U.S. Government Use of Spyware
The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists.
U.N. Investigators Protest to U.S. Over Health Care at Guantánamo Bay
The rapporteurs filed the complaint with the United States on Jan. 11 but kept it confidential until this weekend. Washington has yet to respond.
Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some
The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations.
Justice Dept. Embraces Supporting Role in Pursuing War Crimes in Ukraine
Prosecutors are investigating war crimes against Americans but are mainly focused on helping Ukraine to hold Russians accountable for atrocities.
Saudi Arabia Frees Saad Almadi, U.S. Dual Citizen Jailed for Dissent
Saad Almadi, 72, a Florida resident, was one of several Americans and hundreds of Saudis caught up in the crackdown under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He still cannot fly home, his son said.
Jailed in Egypt at 17, He Wrote to Survive and to Share His Long Ordeal
Sentenced as a teenager to 15 years for “unlawful assembly,” Abdelrahman ElGendy started recording the abuses of prison life. The idea of someday publishing his memoir gave him a reason to live.
Protests in Peru: How Police Used Lethal Force Against Demonstrators
A New York Times investigation found that the country’s police and military fired lethal ammunition at unarmed civilians during protests in December and January.
An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria
Four years after a popular uprising fueled hopes for change and real democracy, the country’s government is using vaguely defined statutes to round up hundreds.
Trial in ‘Argentina, 1985’ Began Quest for Justice That Continues Today
“Argentina, 1985” has resurrected the country’s military rule, which ended 40 years ago. The quest persists to hold those accused of crimes against humanity accountable.