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Recovered memories, a lurid memoir and global fear of the devil: The true story behind the 1980s Satanic panic

The publication of Michelle Remembers, a 1980 memoir co-written by a Canadian therapist and a patient who “recovered’ memories of torture by Satanists, sparked international mass hysteria about child abuse and devil worship. A new film looks at the impact of the book on the world – and, importantly, on…

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023

'World's loneliest Orca' who once lived with the star of Free Willy movie dies

Kiska, an orca that lived in isolation at Marineland theme park in Canada, has sadly died. The animal was alone since 2011, which is considered torture for social creatures like orcas

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Documenting the horror of mass rape in Ukraine

In Ukraine, the justice system is now documenting potential war crimes committed by Russian forces, with the hope of one day seeing the perpetrators face justice. Like in all conflicts, women are the main victims of rape committed by the Russian occupiers, although many men have also suffered genital torture.…

France 24 · Mar 10, 2023

Health care offered to women in prison should match community standards – and their rights

On this International Women’s Day, let’s not forget women in prison.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Indigenous woman alleges she was subject to torture and inhuman treatment in ACT prison

Julianne Williams will tell court she was forcibly strip-searched despite informing guards she couldn’t breathe and was experiencing pains in her chest

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023

Cameroon charges tycoon in reporter killing case

YAOUNDé - A prominent Cameroonian businessman was charged on Saturday with complicity in the torture of a journalist who was murdered in a high-profile case that has rocked the country, his lawyer told AFP.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Man tortured by 'suicide disease' watched as his leg was cut off to free him from years of pain

"I just shut myself off from the world and stopped all my hobbies. It was like my world had shrunk"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 4, 2023

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

The relentless battle for Bakhmut; Russian plane blown up near Minsk; Putin claims west seeks to ‘dismember’ Russia

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023

Foxes being tortured and set on fire by gang in east London

East Londoners urged to remain ‘vigilant’ in search for gang torturing foxes

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

'Our £10k extension was torture and ruined our home - now we're relying on food banks'

Amanda Cardy and husband Antony were financially comfortable - but have now lost thousands on building work that she claims wasn't completed

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023