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Rob and Michele Reiner's Love for Son Sentenced to Death
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Gambia Upholds FGM Ban in Landmark Decision
Gambian activists, including Jaha Dukureh and Absa Samba, celebrated as the country's parliament voted 34 to 19 to uphold the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), rejecting a bill to reverse it. The decision comes amid intense debate and opposition from conservative clerics. The vote is seen as a significant victory for human rights advocates and sends a strong message globally, especially to countries considering similar bans.
El Salvador's Anti-Gang Crackdown Leads to Mass Detention and Torture of Children
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that over 60 children in El Salvador have been arbitrarily detained, tortured, and beaten since the government declared a state of emergency to combat gangs. The report highlights severe ill-treatment, including deprivation of food, healthcare, and family contact, and coerced false confessions. The Salvadoran government has previously denied torture in its prisons. The state of emergency has led to over 80,500 arrests and a significant reduction in homicides, earning President Nayib Bukele strong popular support.
El Salvador's Anti-Gang Crackdown Leads to Child Torture and Mass Arrests
Human Rights Watch reports that over 3,000 minors have been arbitrarily arrested and abused in El Salvador's prisons as part of President Nayib Bukele's mass antigang campaign. Many children, with no apparent gang connections, were targeted based on appearance or socioeconomic background, suffering beatings, torture, and deprivation of basic needs. Despite reducing the homicide rate and gaining popular support, Bukele's tactics have led to severe human rights violations.
El Salvador's Gang Crackdown Leads to Torture and Imprisonment of Children: Report
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that about 3,000 children, some as young as 12, have been arbitrarily detained in El Salvador's mass arrests under President Nayib Bukele's anti-gang crackdown. Despite significant reductions in violence, the report highlights severe human rights abuses, including torture and overcrowded, dangerous detention conditions. The report urges the government to review these cases and calls on international bodies to withhold support from agencies involved in the abuses.
El Salvador's Anti-Gang Crackdown Leads to Mass Arrests and Torture of Minors
Human Rights Watch reports that over 1,000 minors have been convicted under El Salvador's state of emergency since March 2022, facing indiscriminate arrests, torture, and harsh prison sentences. The crackdown, led by President Nayib Bukele, has resulted in significant human rights violations against children, with many coerced into confessions and held without proper legal or familial contact. Despite criticism, Bukele's tough approach has made him highly popular and led to a significant drop in the country's homicide rate.
Gambia's FGM Ban Faces Controversial Repeal Debate
In Gambia, a nationwide debate is ongoing about potentially repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that affects three-quarters of Gambian women. Fatou Saho, who vowed never to subject her daughter to FGM, discovered her daughter had been cut without her knowledge, highlighting the challenges of enforcing the ban and securing justice. Despite a parliamentary committee recommending the ban be maintained, the final vote is pending, and the practice continues with little accountability.
"Desperate Escape: Guinea Migrant Flees Squalid Italian Jail"
Ousmane Sylla, a 21-year-old migrant from Guinea, committed suicide in an Italian detention center, highlighting the squalid and chaotic conditions of such facilities. His death has sparked outrage and brought attention to the human rights violations within these centers, which are criticized for their poor living conditions and lack of adequate medical and psychological care. Despite the Italian government's stance on deterring illegal migration, the system's inefficiencies and harsh conditions have been condemned by activists and lawyers.
"Global Executions Surge to Near-Decade High, Led by Iran and China"
Amnesty International reports that global executions reached an eight-year high in 2023, with Iran responsible for 74% of the 1,153 known executions. Iran's executions, particularly for drug-related offenses, disproportionately affected marginalized communities. China, though believed to execute thousands, was not included due to secrecy. Saudi Arabia and the US followed Iran in execution numbers. Despite the rise, the number of countries carrying out executions fell to a record low of 16.
Global Executions Surge in 2023, Led by Iran
Amnesty International reports a significant rise in global executions in 2023, with Iran responsible for 74% of the 1,153 recorded executions, primarily for drug-related offenses. This marks the highest number of executions in eight years, despite fewer countries using the death penalty. The report excludes data from China, North Korea, and Vietnam due to state secrecy.