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‘No more torture’: Venezuelan inmates take control of prison over alleged abuse, set it on fire

Hundreds of inmates took control of a prison in western Venezuela on Sunday, claiming they were tortured and demanding its director be fired. "They are suffering because they are beating them terribly, torturing them, pouring cold water on them, electrocuting them, setting them on fire, mistreating them terribly," she said…

The Times of India

Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Forces Used a Gun to Sexually Assault Detainees as Italy Opens Criminal Investigation

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla allege systematic abuse by Israeli forces, prompting prosecutors in Rome to investigate claims of kidnapping, torture and sexual assault. Israel denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

Twisha Sharma case: Husband Samarth Singh arrested from Jabalpur, police seek 7-day remand

Bhopal Police have arrested Samarth Singh, the main suspect in the Twisha Sharma death case. He was apprehended in Jabalpur. Police are seeking a seven-day remand for further questioning. Twisha Sharma's family alleges mental harassment and dowry torture. The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the matter.

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Flotilla activists allege sexual assaults and abuse on Israeli 'torture boat'

PARTICIPANTS in the Global Sumud Flotilla have given accounts of alleged abuse, assault and torture following their interception by Israeli forces,…

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Los Angeles Hidden Gems: Unusual Attractions That Locals Actually Visit

Skip the typical LA tourist trail. Discover hidden gems and unusual things to do in Los Angeles, including the immersive and historically authentic Medieval Torture Museum.

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Forced disappearances, killings and torture: why is Ecuador’s brutal drug war being backed by the west?

The US, EU and Britain have increased their ties with Daniel Noboa’s militarised crackdown, despite reports of widespread rights abuses

The Guardian - UK

Libyan former prison boss known as 'Angel of Death' faces International Criminal Court

Former prison boss Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was "one of the worst instigators" of torture, rape and murder in Libya's notorious Mitiga prison, prosecutors told the International Criminal Court Tuesday. Judges will have 60 days to determine whether the charges against El Hishri – including 17 counts of war…

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Twisha Sharma case update: Father pushed her into glamour world and gave weight loss drugs, she consumed marijuana during pregnancy, claims mother-in-law

Twisha Sharma dowry death: Twisha Sharma's mysterious death has become a complex case with her mother-in-law, a retired judge, alleging drug use and mental health issues. Twisha Sharma's family counters, accusing in-laws of dowry harassment and mental torture, while a CCTV video captures her final moments. The investigation continues amidst…

The Economic Times

‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture appears at ICC

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from Africa

The Guardian - UK

Moulin review – László Nemes’s resistance hero drama is chilling, stirring and surprisingly conventional

Cannes film festival: The Son of Saul director’s dramatisation of Jean Moulin’s torture by Klaus Barbie both benefits and suffers from its mainstream approach

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Guardian - UK

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Halt Anti-Drug Operations in Ecuador, Suggest They May Involve Forces Accused of Torture

The lawmakers cited a recent report indicating that one site targeted during operations appeared to be a dairy and cattle farm with no known links to drug trafficking or armed groups

Latin Times

The backlash to revelations of sexual torture of Palestinian prisoners aims to raise the cost of speaking out

Israel’s response to recent New York Times reporting detailing the horrific sexual violence inflicted on detainees seeks to silence those who assert the basic fact of Palestinian humanity

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth to headline DC faith rally with far-right and Christian nationalist speakers

Lineup to include pastor who called Democratic platform ‘demonic’, Christian author who said he would die in fight to overturn 2020 election and rabbi who has defended torture

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UN torture watchdog to inspect French detention facilities for first time

The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will carry out its first visit to France next week to assess detention conditions across the country, in prisons, police and gendarmerie custody facilities, psychiatric institutions and administrative detention centres.

The Economic Times

Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7

A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commission's findings indicate widespread abuse and torture. This report builds on prior investigations, including UN findings. The commission concludes these acts are war crimes. Hamas has denied previous accusations.…

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‘It feels like torture’: Woman rejects WFH job over webcam policy

Remote work was once celebrated as the future of professional life, offering employees greater flexibility, comfort, and freedom from rigid office environments. But a recent viral social media post has reignited concerns about how far companies are willing to go to monitor employees working from home.

International Business Times UK

Who Was Erfan Shakourzadeh? The Elite Engineer Iran Executed After He Refused to Leave His Country

Iran executed aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, on espionage charges after he endured months of torture and solitary confinement to extract a forced confession.

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The Times of India

‘Systematic and widespread’ sexual abuse by Hamas on October 7, says independent Israeli report

Hamas and its allies committed "systematic, widespread" sexual violence, torture and rape during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, an independent Israeli investigative commission said in a report released on Tuesday.

The Economic Times

Second marriage & dowry harassment: SC quashes FIR against in-laws, keeps 498A case against husband

The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against a husband's in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case. While the wife alleged they were aware of his second marriage, the court found no evidence of their active participation. The case against the husband, however, proceeds due to specific allegations of torture and…

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘cruel and lawless’ deportation scheme spent $44M sending 17,500 people to places they’ve never been, report finds

Immigrants who fear torture and persecution in their home countries are being sent to ‘third countries’ that could deport them to the same places they fled, a sweeping new report finds

International Business Times UK

Report Says 75 Documented Cases of Palestinian Women Raped in Israeli Custody Are Only 1% of What Is Actually Happening

A Palestinian women's rights group alleges widespread sexual violence against women in Israeli custody, with UN-linked reports suggesting documented cases may reflect only part of the abuse.

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Woman charged over torture and neglect of young girl

A woman has been charged with torture and failing to provide the necessities of life to a child who has been in intensive care for almost three months.

International Business Times UK

Amanda Leigh Fourez Pleads Guilty to Commissioning the Graphic Genital Mutilation of Infant Monkeys in Deranged Chat Groups

Amanda Leigh Fourez of Illinois has pleaded guilty to funding and distributing animal torture videos and faces up to seven years in prison. The case highlights a broader federal crackdown on animal cruelty networks.

The Times of India

Scottish man Jagtar Singh Johal in India: UN flags ‘psychological torture’ after 8 years in jail

A Scottish national detained in India for over eight years is facing “psychological torture” due to prolonged uncertainty and delayed justice, United Nations experts have said, calling for his immediate release.

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