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
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Approved the Convention on the Establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine
Today, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a historic decision — it approved the Convention on the Establishment of
Shadow Report: Prohibition of Torture
On Chapter 23 “Justice and fundamental rights” and Chapter 24 “Justice, Freedom and Security” of the European Commission’s Report on Ukraine’s Progress under
Kenyan Police Rescue Citizens Bound For Russian Battlefield
Russia’s war on Ukraine has opened a dangerous front in Africa, as the Kremlin is exploiting and tricking job-seeking civilians into being part
Lyu Azbel, Mary Tate, Dan Bromberg and Frederick Altice: Resisting Methadone: Criminal Subculture and Methadone Implementation in Moldovan Prisons
Maintenance treatment with methadone (MMT) is globally recommended as a key strategy for HIV prevention and addiction treatment in prisons, yet implementation remains