Police operations left 558 Rio de Janeiro residents dead during the first four months of the year — the highest number since the state began keeping records 21 years ago.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
A Broken Skull, a Dubious Paper Trail: Australian Justice for One Aboriginal Man
Medical records obtained by The New York Times suggest Patrick Cumaiyi was a victim of police brutality that fits a pattern in Australia — including a cover-up.
In Kosovo, a Teenage Girl’s Rape Case Stirs a #MeToo Fury
A young woman’s assault accusation against a teacher and a police officer has become a scandal in a country where gender-based violence is a rampant problem.
Philippine Supreme Court Orders Release of Documents in Duterte’s Drug War
Rights groups said the ruling would give closure to families of the thousands of people killed in the crackdown promoted by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Hamas Crackdown on Gaza Protests Instills Fear
When protests erupted across Gaza to protest tax increases and demand better living conditions, Hamas responded by beating demonstrators and detaining 1,000 people.
As Elections Near, Duterte Adds Dozens Seeking Office to His Deadly Drug List
Just two months ahead of voting across the Philippines, the president is accused of using his drug war to terrorize political opponents.
A Year After Her Execution, Marielle Franco Has Become a Rallying Cry in a Polarized Brazil
Last year’s killing of a black, feminist gay council member in Rio de Janeiro has galvanized activist movements and propelled more black women to elected office.
Ex-Officers Arrested in Killing of Marielle Franco, Brazilian Politician and Activist
The arrests suggest that Ms. Franco, an activist against police brutality, was targeted by members of a criminal underworld run by former and current law enforcement officials.
Northern Ireland Minister Apologizes for Saying Killings by U.K. Forces ‘Were Not Crimes’
Karen Bradley, the British cabinet official responsible for the region, caused anger with a blanket defense of security officials during the Troubles.
Sex Crime Reports Are Up in France. Officials See a #MeToo Effect.
A government analysis found victims increasingly willing to talk to the authorities. It was published as two police officers were convicted in a closely watched rape case.