Three Inmates Suspected in Fatal Attack on Aryan Brotherhood Member at California Prison
Three California prisoners with alleged ties to organized crime are suspected of killing an Aryan Brotherhood member at Salinas Valley State Prison. Todd
Brazil: At Least 64 Killed in Major Rio Drugs Raid
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil’s recent history, with human rights organisations calling for investigations into the deaths.
United Nations: Russian Drones Hunt Ukrainian Civilians
Russia has been using drones to chase and drop bombs on civilians who live near the frontline in Ukraine – hounding them out
Sweden Plans to Establish Prisons for Young People Aged 13 and Above
In Sweden, offenders as young as 13 will be placed in youth prisons starting next summer. Some time ago, the government commissioned the
Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee (CPT) Visits Immigration Detention Facilities in France
A delegation of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) carried out an ad
Armenia: Seizure of Contraband in Artic Prison Led to Prison Riot
A prison riot at the Artik Correctional Facility in the town of Artik in Shirak Province, sparked by the seizure of contraband and
Meloni Leads Drive To Curb Illegal Migration by Demanding Reforms of ECHR
Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told EU leaders to prepare for a first political debate on reforming the European Convention on
Guatemala Passes Anti-Gang Law Declaring Gangs Terrorist Groups
On October 22, 2025, Guatemala passed a new anti-gang law aimed at giving the government more resources to fight the groups, which are
The EU Imposed Sanctions Against ‘Doctor Evil,’ Who Tortured Ukrainian Prisoners
The European Union has imposed sanctions against Ilya Sorokin, identified by Schemes (Radio Liberty) doctor at Colony No. 10 in Mordovia, Russia, nicknamed
Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee Publishes Report on Ad Hoc Visit to Portugal
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) has today published the report on its visit to Portugal, which took place from