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‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024

Taliban critics and ‘rebel collaborators’ face systemic torture in Afghan prisons, survivors say

Findings from interviews with 38 former Taliban detainees have been shared with the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan. Arpan Rai and Mahbob Shah Mahbob, for Afghanistan International, report

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Syrian Rebels Claim Control Of Notorious Saydnaya Military Prison

Syrian rebels seize control of Saydnaya Military Prison, known for human rights abuses. Recent reports highlight ongoing torture and abuse in Syrian detent...

Top News · Dec 8, 2024

Father of former British soldier captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

Scott Anderson said he and other family members had tried to convince the 22-year-old not to fight for Ukraine

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Father of ‘former British soldier’ captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

Scott Anderson said he and other family members had tried to convince the 22-year-old not to fight for Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel

One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He’s not the only one.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2024

Woman ‘who tortured at least three dogs to death’ kept a journal of her alleged depraved acts

Brook Scalero was arrested earlier this month and later allegedly admitted to her involvement in the deaths of three animals, say investigators

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Woman Opens Up About Being Kidnapped, Imprisoned, And Tortured By Married Couple For 7 Years

Colleen Stan revealed being picked up by a young couple and being kept inside a box under their bed for seven years. The post Woman Opens Up About Being Kidnapped, Imprisoned, And Tortured By Married Couple For 7 Years first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 18, 2024

Six who abducted by Kuki militants found dead in Manipur

All bodies were kept in a hospital in Assam. Bodies bore signs of torture. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 16, 2024

Two Worcestershire women jailed for role in global monkey torture network

Holly LeGresley, 37, and Adriana Orme, 56 uploaded content of monkeys being tortured to online chat groups

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024