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Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

‘I’m a soldier. I don’t have a gun, but I have a pen and a camera’: Mahnaz Mohammadi on fighting the Iranian regime

The director and activist on her fictional drama Roya, drawing on her experience of imprisonment and torture, and why even in Europe she feels unsafe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

IPP sentences labelled ‘psychological torture’ as man recalled to prison for fifth time

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The Independent UK · Jun 25

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Tartan Army facing ‘special kind of torture’ with World Cup uncertainty

The results of other games will determine if Scotland progress to the knock-out stages.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

‘The torture continues’: Father who robbed phone 20 years ago recalled to prison after anonymous phone call

Shaun Lloyd – whose case is being reviewed by the UN – has not been arrested, interviewed or charged but is facing years more behind bars on an IPP sentence he was handed as a teenager

The Independent UK · Jun 25

12 bonded labourers rescued from UP factory allege torture, confinement

Twelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Muzaffarnagar after enduring months of captivity and torture. Lured with job promises, they faced inhumane conditions, including being fed cattle feed, sleeping only a few hours, and enduring beatings. Visible injuries and accounts of intimidation highlight the harrowing ordeal,…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Independent UN panel says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian kids

A UN commission has found a disturbing pattern of Israeli forces directly targeting Palestinian children with lethal intent, amounting to genocide. Justice S Muralidhar highlighted continued disregard for ceasefires and international law, with children suffering fatal injuries from snipers and drones. The report details torture, sexual violence, and attacks on…

The Times of India · Jun 24

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Giveaway: Claim free tickets to see Bel Trew’s powerful new documentary at ICA London

The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to the screening of ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ followed by a panel discussion at the London ICA

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Independent documentary reveals persecution of LGBTQ+ people – made worse by Trump’s aid cuts

At a special preview screening for The Independent’s new documentary ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ the vital nature of funding to protect safe spaces for vulnerable communities was laid bare

The Independent UK · Jun 23

'Is Sai Krishna dead or alive? If dead, where is his body?' YS Jagan asks CM Naidu

Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded answers from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu regarding the fate of Gade Sai Krishna, allegedly tortured to death by police. The state government has initiated a high-level probe into the custodial death allegations, with a senior IPS officer appointed to…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

'This is Torture': Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and Other Musicians Face 74 Lashes for Singing Without Hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her team face 74 lashes for a performance without hijab, sparking human rights outcry over Iran's repression of artists and women.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

Is Jim Carrey Going to Torture Himself Again to Become The Grinch?

Cancel your plans to “wallow in self pity” and “stare into the abyss”, because Jim Carrey might be coming back as The Grinch. On Thursday, an article from The Hollywood Reporter revealed that a sequel to 2000’s live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in the works. The…

The Mary Sue · Jun 18

How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

Tortured, raped opponents of Bashar Assad: Syrian man sentenced to 26 years in prison by Dutch court

A Syrian man received a 26-year sentence in the Netherlands for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees under Bashar al-Assad's forces. Convicted for abuses between 2013-2014, the former interrogator inflicted severe physical and psychological suffering. This marks the first Dutch conviction for Assad-era atrocities and sexual violence…

The Times of India · Jun 16

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We Got This Covered · Jun 15

Tennessee inmate will be first woman to be executed in 200 years, and she just sued the state claiming their protocol violates her constitutional rights

She argues that current protocols will be torture with her health conditions.

Evening Standard · Jun 13

Rape and torture victim's 'immense bravery' hailed by Met police as her attacker begins 34-year jail sentence

Gagandeep Singh, 34, abducted a woman and took her to a west London house where he raped and tortured her

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

'Liked Flicking and Sucking': Trump's Alleged 'Nipple Fetish' Revealed by Tortured Epstein Survivor

Unverified allegations from Epstein files involving Trump have sparked political controversy, leading to internal White House discussions. The claims remain disputed and unproven, yet continue to fuel debate.

The Guardian - US · Jun 11

‘It’s torture’: prisoners’ letters expose subterranean Oklahoma ‘dungeon’ known as the tombs

Exclusive: letters from inside the underground H Unit of Oklahoma state penitentiary allege beatings, vermin, degrading punishment and in many cases no access to a most basic necessity – natural light

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The Independent UK · Jun 9

Sudan war victims seek justice in Kenya over claims of torture and sexual violence

It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the notorious paramilitary group RSF outside Sudan

The Independent UK · Jun 9

First war crimes complaint against Sudan's paramilitary forces filed in Kenya

Twelve Sudanese victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in their country on Tuesday asked Kenya’s prosecutors to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group

The Canberra Times · Jun 8

When retail therapy becomes retail torture

Shopping is an important social glue. It shouldn't be painful.

We Got This Covered · Jun 8

‘We don’t know what we signed’: British father arrested and thrown into UAE jail, even after months of alleged torture, he doesn’t know why

Ryan’s case is being supported by Activist group and Law firm, Detained in Dubai.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Screenings for Independent’s new film documenting the kidnap and torture of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria

To mark Pride Month, The Arzner cinema will screen our film on how aid cuts are severing lifelines for vulnerable people. A second screening will follow at the Institute for Contemporary Arts

MyLifeXP · Jun 7

Why Does Your Brain Replay Embarrassing Moments at Night?

Have you ever been about to fall asleep when your brain suddenly reminds you of that one awkward conversation from years ago? Maybe you waved at someone who was not waving at you or accidentally sent a text to the wrong person. In daylight, these memories barely cross your mind.…

International Business Times UK · Jun 6

Who is Hilde Lynn Helphenstein? Late Art Critic Shared Terrifying Vomit Torture Before Brazil Death

Art critic Hilde Lynn Helphenstein was found dead in Brazil, revealing her traumatic past at a Missouri boarding school. Her death is under investigation as a 'suspicious death' by local authorities.

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