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Concern is rising that two nonviolent activists opposed to military rule in Myanmar are at high risk of torture after being arrested in raids this week in Yangon, the country’s biggest city

Amnesty International says there have been horrifying cases of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees, with a failure to investigate incidents in custody. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says Israeli forces have published degrading photographs and videos of detained Palestinians, including children. To discuss these serious accusations about the treatment…

An Iranian couple was sentenced to prison time and flogging for a series of charges, including "keeping a cat".

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On October 7th last year, Israel experienced a traumatic attack by Hamas: over a 1,000 killed, 250 taken hostage. The world mourned with Israel. But a year later, Israel’s devastating response has raised questions within Israeli society itself, whether the country is at risk of losing its moral compass. 

Flashbacks to Korok torture

Afghan journalists have reported hundreds of cases of abuses by government officials, including torture and arbitrary detention, as well as tightening censorship since the Taliban authorities returned to power.

For migrants on Australian bridging visas, every three months brings mental torture

Exclusive: Beloved West End star gets real about being a new mum as she prepares to head on her second UK solo tour

Plea comes as high court refuses to hear Save the Children appeal to return families of slain Islamic State fighters

Michael Korvig, a former Canadian diplomat, was taken into custody in December 2018 and held for more than 1,000 days