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Ukraine’s prosecutor has initiated a new investigation into the apparent execution of four Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) by Russian forces, in a case that the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG), one of the oldest Ukrainian human rights organizations, has described as a clear violation of international law. The investigation focuses on the killing […]
Roger Lu Phillips talks about what the new Syrian government will have to do to bring justice to Assad regime's victims. Source link
A Syrian military official who fled to the United States was charged in California with multiple counts of torture, specifically for using a device called the “flying carpet” to inflict pain on prisoners. The charges, brought by the Department of Justice, which include conspiracy to commit torture, stem from Samir Ousman Sheikh’s role as the […]
Located on the hillside near Granada’s city center, the Albaicín neighborhood features many historic buildings. In fact, the area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that includes the Alhambra. Businesses in this area tend to cater to tourists, but the Palacio de los Olvidados (Palace of the Forgotten) has taken a rather unique […]
The former head of Adra Prison in Damascus has been jailed in California since his arrest last July on visa fraud charges. LOS ANGELES (CN) — The former head of a Syrian prison, already jailed in California on visa fraud charges, has been indicted for torturing political prisoners and other detainees at the Damascus facility. […]
Syria ran one of the most oppressive police states in the Middle East during five decades of Assad family rule. Jolani, whose former al-Qaeda affiliate, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is now the country’s most powerful force, must balance demands for justice from victims with the need to prevent violent reprisals and secure international aid. Mohammed […]
“As Coxy said, we have to stare it in the face … and then hopefully when we get back, or even any big games, we’re able to produce what we learned.” The bad news? Since they failed to apply this year what they learnt from their 2022 grand final shellacking against Geelong, nobody outside the […]
“Azarath Metrion Zin- Ahh!” Raven yelled as Slade took her down. “Oh, Raven, when will you realize? You are not a hero.” Slade taunted her. “Probably when you’re gone.” Raven hissed and tried to punch him, only to have her hand caught. “You aren’t going to hurt me, Raven.” “Wanna bet?” Robin shouted as he […]
16 years after three Iraqi men sued US defense contractor CACI Premier Technology Inc for its complicity in their torture in the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, a US jury on Tuesday directed the company to disburse $42 million in damages to the plaintiffs. Source link
A United States defence contractor must pay $42m to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, a US federal jury has ruled. The ruling on Tuesday ends a 15-year legal battle over the role of Virginia-based contractor CACI, whose civilian employees worked at the facility, in acts of torture that took place […]