President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?
Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department
The draft executive order would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.
Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures
As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including high-profile rivals of the president, to up to 66 years in prison.
Inside El Salvador’s CECOT Prison, Where Abrego Garcia Was Held
A U.S. senator was allowed to meet with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, but he was denied access to where Mr. Abrego Garcia had been held. What is that prison like?
Costa Rica Violated Rights of 81 Migrant Children Deported by U.S., Lawsuit Says
A legal challenge filed Thursday aims to encourage Central American countries to push back against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Trump Cracks Down on Cuba and Its Medical Missions Around the World
The administration has begun to pull the U.S. visas of foreign officials in countries that pay the Cuban government for doctors and nurses.
American Is Arrested in Thailand on Charges of Criticizing Royalty
The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.