All articles tagged with #human rights abuse
Venezuelan migrants deported from the US to El Salvador describe severe human rights abuses and harsh conditions in a Salvadoran prison, but were recently released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between the US and Venezuela, allowing them to reunite with their families.
Suspects in the Moscow terror attack appeared in court showing signs of severe abuse, with online videos depicting torture by Russia's security services. The brutality is being openly showcased, with officials being honored for their involvement in the arrests. This marks a new milestone in the normalization of brutality by officials in Putin's Russia, with analysts noting a shift towards militarization and tolerance of violence since the start of the Ukraine war.
Palestinian shepherds in the Jordan Valley had 700 of their sheep impounded by Israeli security forces for passing through a forbidden zone, and were forced to pay 150,000 shekels to the settlers' regional council to retrieve them, highlighting a new form of abuse by Israeli settlers against the Palestinian community.
Far-right mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in 2011, is suing Norway's Ministry of Justice, seeking an end to his isolation in prison, which he claims violates his human rights. His lawyer argues that the conditions of his detention have left him suicidal and dependent on medication. The state contends that his isolation is necessary due to the security threat he poses, particularly in influencing others to commit violent acts.
The US Department of the Treasury has designated individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses in various countries, including Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Liberia, People's Republic of China, South Sudan, and Uganda. These designations are part of the Treasury's commitment to promoting respect for human rights and holding perpetrators accountable. The sanctions target individuals involved in repression, sexual violence, terrorism, corruption, and other serious human rights abuses. The actions are taken in coordination with allies and partners and aim to deter human rights abuse globally.