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US plans for livestreamed execution would put it in company with few nations

The Pentagon's plans to live-stream a military execution would put it on a very short list of nations to execute someone publicly

The Independent UK · 17h ago

France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests

The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.

France 24 · Oct 7

Moroccan intelligence accused of spying on journalists and human rights activists

Morocco’s domestic intelligence service has deployed Pegasus spyware and hidden cameras in a sweeping campaign of surveillance against journalists and human rights activists, according to a report by Amnesty International.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2

The reality of Britain’s food poverty crisis: ‘Everything is so expensive, I only eat one meal a day’

Millions of Britons are worrying about the cost of food as prices continue to rise. Albert Toth reports

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in 2022 protests crackdown

In a report released Wednesday, Amnesty International said Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the violent crackdown on the 2022 protests known as the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

France 24 · Sep 16

Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty

Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Promised Wealth, Sent to War — How 300 Peruvians Were Lured to Russia's Front Lines in Ukraine

Peru's prosecutors now have 22 open files on 300+ citizens allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia, as a new arrest and Amnesty report widen the case.

Latin Times · Sep 13

Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports

Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's…

France 24 · Sep 10

Secrecy row as SNP Government refuses to name 13 firms banned under genocide policy

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “smoke and mirrors” after declining to reveal which companies are banned from receiving public money…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says

Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.

Euronews · Aug 24