All articles tagged with #torture
Britain has reached a substantial compensation settlement with Abu Zubaydah, the Guantanamo detainee subjected to CIA torture, amid allegations that UK intelligence services helped facilitate his mistreatment. The payment is underway but not yet accessible to him, and campaigners say his ongoing detention and call for release and accountability remain urgent.
The article details the arrest and torture of Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Nelson Merino under Nicolás Maduro's regime, highlighting the regime's brutality and the recent political upheaval following Maduro's departure from power, which was celebrated by many Venezuelans worldwide.
Two family members in Michigan have been charged with the murder of a pregnant woman, Rebecca Park, who was allegedly tortured and killed in an attempt to remove her unborn child. The woman and her unborn baby were found dead after being lured to a home and subjected to extreme violence, with her remains discovered in a national forest. The accused, Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew, face multiple serious charges including first-degree murder and torture.
A report by HRW and Cristosal reveals that over 252 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under Trump suffered systematic torture, abuse, and sexual violence in detention, with the US accused of complicity in these human rights violations, highlighting a pattern of brutality and neglect in Salvadorian prisons.
Rom Braslavski, a former hostage, recounts his harrowing experience of torture, starvation, and psychological trauma while in captivity by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, emphasizing that his suffering was solely due to his Jewish identity and detailing the brutal methods used by his captors.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian doctoral student, was held in solitary confinement and subjected to severe torture and psychological torment for two and a half years by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, before being released in September following diplomatic efforts.
A Palestinian author, Nasser Abu Srour, who was imprisoned for over 32 years, reports a sharp increase in torture and harsh conditions in Israeli prisons during the Gaza war, highlighting the brutal treatment of Palestinian prisoners and his personal journey from incarceration to freedom and adaptation in Egypt.
Israel has returned over 195 mutilated and disfigured Palestinian bodies from Gaza, many showing signs of torture and execution, with only 57 identified so far. The bodies, some bound and with signs of brutal treatment, were buried in Gaza after forensic examinations, highlighting the severe human rights violations and ongoing conflict consequences.
Doctors in Gaza report that many of the 90 Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, including blindfolds, cuffed hands, and gunshot wounds, raising concerns about possible war crimes amid ongoing tensions and delays in the ceasefire process.
Palestinian detainees released from Israeli prisons describe severe abuse, torture, and poor conditions during their detention, highlighting a policy of systematic mistreatment and mass incarceration without charge, especially following recent Israeli legal changes and the Gaza conflict.
The UN report details widespread torture and inhumane treatment of Ukrainian civilians held by Russian forces in occupied territories, including physical and psychological abuse, with over 92% of released detainees reporting torture, highlighting severe violations of international humanitarian law.
A UN human rights expert reports escalating repression in Russia, targeting civilians, journalists, and Ukrainian prisoners of war through criminal prosecution, torture, and long-term imprisonment to silence opposition to the Ukraine war, with over 3,900 individuals convicted and widespread systematic torture documented.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Russian-Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq, revealed she was tortured during captivity and highlighted the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza, as she spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The situation remains tense with ongoing conflicts and hostage issues in the region.
Three Venezuelan men detained in El Salvador's CECOT prison reported severe physical and psychological abuse, including sexual assault, during their four-month detention, after being accused of gang ties by the U.S. government, which has denied responsibility for their treatment. The detainees, many of whom deny gang affiliations, are demanding justice and have filed complaints against U.S. authorities for human rights violations.
Venezuelans expelled from the US to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, Cecot, faced severe human rights abuses including torture, beatings, and inhumane conditions, raising concerns about state-sanctioned violence and the treatment of detainees, with some finally returning home after a prisoner swap deal.