PRESTON, United Kingdom — Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing criminal damage to a Barclays bank branch in northern England will not be sentenced under terrorism laws, Judge Robert Altham ruled at Preston Crown Court on Friday, ending the immediate possibility of terrorism-related sentencing in the case.
टैग: Human Rights
Ukrainian Prisoners Describe Torture as UN Reports Widespread Abuse
UNITED NATIONS — Former Ukrainian detainees and Ukrainian officials have accused Russian authorities of widespread torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, including allegations of beatings, electric shocks and sexual abuse. Russia rejected the accusations at an informal U.N. Security Council meeting, describing them as a “disinformation campaign.”
Iran Prison Hunger Strike: 1,000+ Inmates Protest Executions
Iran prison hunger strike has entered its third week at Ghezel Hesar Prison, where more than 1,000 death-row inmates are reportedly protesting scheduled executions linked to drug offenses. Human rights groups cited in reports say prisoners in the facility have joined the mass protest against executions