Torture

Human rights campaigners in Kenya are seeking a joint parliamentary committee to investigate alleged rights violations by security agencies, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, abductions, and excessive use of force.

The UN rights body has demanded the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, who is detained by Israel. His family and lawyer claim his life is in imminent danger and he shows signs of having been tortured.

Khaled al-Halabi, ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa, was convicted in Austria for torture. He denied involvement, but the court found him responsible for abusing detainees in Raqqa.

A Vienna court convicted two former Syrian security officials for torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime. The officials included a former intelligence chief in Raqqa.

Suspects accused of plotting to kill Putin's TV propaganda chief on Ukraine's orders were jailed for up to 25 years after their confessions were reportedly extracted through torture.

Suspects accused of plotting to kill Putin's TV propaganda chief on Ukraine's orders were jailed for up to 25 years after confessions allegedly extracted through torture. The case involves claims of torture and international political implications.

A hostage describes being tortured by Hamas-affiliated medics in Gaza, who allegedly sliced her skin, poured alcohol into wounds, and reattached her foot at a 90-degree angle during a medical procedure. The account highlights alleged mistreatment by medical personnel during the October 7 events.

Summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence are occurring in el-Obeid, Sudan. The UN's human rights chief has called for global action to prevent further atrocities.

A Ukrainian regiment is accused of torturing and beating its own soldiers to death. The incident involves alleged internal abuse within a military unit.

A Ukrainian regiment is accused of torturing and beating its own soldiers to death.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in CISCO Systems, Inc. v. Doe that corporations and government officials can no longer be sued under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) for aiding human rights violations like torture and extrajudicial murder. The case involved allegations that CISCO provided surveillance technology to Chinese authorities, facilitating the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, including torture and detention.

The parents of a seven-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 116 kilograms when he died have been charged with murder, torture, and child abuse. Prosecutors stated the child was improperly fed and lacked necessary nutrition, leading to his death in November after he stopped breathing at his family's home in Flint.

Human rights organizations in Kenya have raised alarms over a resurgence of enforced disappearances and abductions following the case of activist Davis Lichuma, who was found alive days after going missing. The incident has prompted calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention and torture.

The National Police Service in Kenya is urging the public to report allegations of enforced disappearances, torture, and other human rights violations. Police emphasize taking these claims seriously and encourage individuals to share information with local stations.

Hostages described being locked up, forced to witness rape and slaughter, and tortured by Hamas on October 7. These accounts are characterized as the most horrifying experienced by the hostages.

A Yazidi girl was kidnapped at age nine by ISIS, sold as a sex slave between jihadists, and endured years of rape and torture. The article details her traumatic experience under ISIS captivity.

A judge has denied pre-trial release for a Hanover Park man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting, beating, and kidnapping his girlfriend. The decision follows allegations of torture, kidnapping, and sexual assault.

Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds and was immobile. Law enforcement found their 5-year-old daughter, also morbidly obese, outside their home in distressing conditions.

Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds and was immobile. The couple is also accused of neglecting their 5-year-old daughter, who was found outside their home naked, dirty, and with knots in her hair.

Congo filed an ICJ case against Rwanda, accusing it of violating international conventions on genocide, discrimination, and torture through decades of violence in eastern Congo. The conflict, involving Rwandan-backed groups like M23, has caused severe humanitarian crises, with the U.S. recently sanctioning a Rwanda-based gold refinery linked to M23. This is Congo's third ICJ attempt, following dismissed cases in 2001 and 2006.

Senior lawyer Erias Lukwago has been allegedly abducted and tortured, prompting outrage and support from Uganda's legal community. The incident, reported by the Kampala-based Independent, highlights concerns over his safety and the legal fraternity's condemnation.

The UN reported that Sudan's warring parties are increasingly using arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearance to control the population, with the expanded use of drones raising concerns.

A 25-year-old woman fell to her death from a third-floor balcony after a 19-year-old teen with a machete threatened to torture her and a friend, accusing them of stealing drugs. The incident was presented in a court hearing.

A former CAR president is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, torture, and rape committed by his security forces.

A judge reversed an order to return Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapata, a Colombian woman with New Jersey ties, from Congo due to fears of potential torture in her home country. She was detained en route to stay with family in New Jersey.

A grandmother admitted to torturing her 10-year-old grandson to death as part of a plea deal that will significantly reduce her jail time. The agreement highlights a legal strategy to secure a lighter sentence through cooperation.

A 34-year-old man was jailed for 34 years after kidnapping, raping, and torturing a young woman at a house in London.

Gaza pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia is detained and appears via video link in an Israeli court. His family and lawyer report signs of torture and demand his release, fearing for his life.

Azat Miftakhov, a mathematician imprisoned in Russia, was transferred to a notorious Arctic prison where he is alleged to have faced torture, prompting global supporters to fear for his life.

A report by Truth Hounds documents crimes at the Izoliatsiia detention facility in occupied Donetsk, including torture, sexual violence, enforced disappearances, and unlawful imprisonment. Survivor testimonies and evidence suggest the prison remains active over a decade after its seizure.

Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody. The article includes a quote stating 'They were laughing' in reference to the abuse.

Italian prosecutors are investigating Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens involved in a Gaza flotilla. The investigation could lead to formal charges if evidence warrants.

Mr. Chude alleged human rights abuses by the police Octopus Unit in Port Harcourt, including unlawful detention, torture, and N180,000 bail extortion. He called for urgent scrutiny and stronger oversight of detention facilities.

France has opened an investigation into allegations that Israel committed torture and war crimes against activists from the Gaza flotilla. The probe examines the treatment of these activists by Israeli authorities.

France's government has initiated an investigation into Israel's alleged violent mistreatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which could lead to criminal proceedings. The probe examines potential torture and war crimes related to the activists' treatment.

A cannabis addict was jailed for murdering a 93-year-old pensioner after subjecting him to over 24 hours of torture. The victim, described as frail, was killed in a violent attack that led to the perpetrator's conviction.

A crypto broker was arrested for allegedly torturing an Italian tourist during a drug-fueled party in a SoHo townhouse but was later released on bail. The incident involved criminal charges related to assault and drug use.

William Duplessie, a 33-year-old crypto executive, is set to be released on $250,000 bail after a year at Rikers Island for allegedly torturing an Italian millionaire in a SoHo townhouse. The case involves charges of kidnapping and torture, with Duplessie's family securing his release through reduced bail terms.

A British father reportedly endured teeth extraction, beatings, and seven months of detention in Dubai without explanation. The incident has raised concerns about human rights and treatment of foreign nationals in the UAE.

A judge is determining the extent of torture's impact on the Sept. 11, 2001, case, which remains in pretrial proceedings after 15 years without a set trial date. The case involves a detainee at Guantánamo Bay, where the military prison has held suspects related to the attacks.