torture
Coverage of torture in the Nexus archive.
- New details unveiled in Waianae child torture investigation
The Honolulu Police Department plans to hold a press conference to provide updates on an ongoing investigation. These details concern the alleged torture of a child that occurred in Waianae.
- Trump officials deport group of Mexicans despite torture risk
Trump officials deported a group of Mexicans despite concerns regarding torture risk. Immigration authorities utilized a rare authority to carry out the deportation. This action took place even though their removal had previously been blocked over fears that they would face torture if returned.
- NY parol officer fired after objecting to release of killer who allegedly vowed to torture, murder her
A former New York State Parole Board commissioner was fired after objecting to the release of a killer who allegedly vowed to torture and murder her in a racist tirade. She stated this to The Post.
- Malawi: Malawi Police and Prison Officers Urged to Abandon Torture Tactics in Interrogations
Malawi's human rights watchdog has condemned law enforcement officers for the continued torture of inmates, citing disturbing evidence of brutality in the country's prison system. Police and prison officers are urged to abandon torture tactics during interrogations.
- Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Nelson Haase, a former military officer, was captured for his role in the 1973 murder of singer Victor Jara. Jara was tortured and killed with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
- 170 years ago, a debate in Britain parliament on torture in Madras
A 170-year-old debate in the British parliament addressed torture practices in the Madras Presidency. The article describes a method where individuals were tied by the hair to an ass's tail and paraded through public markets.
- Sai Krishna custodial death: What happened and why is the Andhra government in the dock? | Explained
The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna has sparked political outrage in Andhra, with claims of torture, evidence tampering, and a cover-up. The case has drawn attention to the Andhra government's role and the investigation's credibility.
- Sister of Tennessee death row inmate files complaint against execution physician
The sister of Tony Carruthers, a Tennessee death row inmate, filed a medical malpractice and torture complaint against the physician involved in his execution.
- Tony Carruthers suffered brain stroke, partial paralysis from botched execution attempt, sister says in complaint
Tony Carruthers suffered a brain stroke and partial paralysis following a botched execution attempt, according to a complaint filed by his sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey. The complaint accuses Dr. Fowler of the Tennessee Department of Corrections of malpractice and torture, citing multiple violations of medical ethics during the procedure.
- Handsome young man was tortured to death at Oregon psychiatric hospital from hell, grieving sister's lawsuit alleges
A young man was allegedly tortured to death at an Oregon psychiatric hospital, according to a lawsuit filed by his grieving sister. The lawsuit describes the facility as a 'hospital from hell.'
- Germany: Iraqi sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls
An Iraqi man was sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls, with his former partner accused of holding two Yazidi girls captive for years and subjecting them to forced labor, abuse, and torture before transferring them to Islamic State members.
- Kenya: Activists Push for Parliamentary Probe Into Alleged Rights Violations By Security Agencies
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.
- UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
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.
- Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria
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.
- Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of torture
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 who 'plotted to kill Putin's TV propaganda chief on the orders of Ukraine' are jailed for up to 25 years after 'confessions were extracted by torture'
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 who 'plotted to kill Putin's TV propaganda chief on the orders of Ukraine' are jailed for up to 25 years after 'confessions were extracted by 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.
- Tortured by Hamas's so-called doctors: October 7 hostage's terrifying account of how Gaza medics sliced open her skin, poured alcohol into open wounds and reattached her FOOT at 90 degrees
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.
- Sudan: Catastrophe unfolding in el-Obeid: UN rights envoy
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.
- Ukrainian regiment 'tortured and beat its own soldiers to death'
A Ukrainian regiment is accused of torturing and beating its own soldiers to death. The incident involves alleged internal abuse within a military unit.
- Ukrainian regiment 'tortured and beat its own soldiers to death'
A Ukrainian regiment is accused of torturing and beating its own soldiers to death.
- Aiding and abetting impunity
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.
- US parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 116kg
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.
- Kenya: Rights Groups Warn of Resurgence of Abductions As Missing Activist Davis Lichuma Found Alive
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.
- Kenya: Police Urge Public to Report Enforced Disappearances and Torture Claims
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.
- Locked up like an animal in cage...forced to witness rape and slaughter...tortured until they prayed for death: October 7 hostages' most horrifying accounts yet of what they endured at the hands of Hamas
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.
- Yazidi girl kidnapped aged nine by ISIS and sold as a sex slave by one jihadist to another details hellish existence of being raped and tortured for years
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.
- Judge denies pre-trial release for man accused of torturing, kidnapping girlfriend
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.
- Parents charged with murder, torture in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
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.
- Parents charged with murder, torture in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
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 files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo
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.
- Uganda: Lawyers Rally Behind Lukwago, Condemn Alleged Abduction and Torture
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.
- Sudan: Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report, With Drones an Increasing Worry
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.
- Woman, 25, fell to her death from third-floor balcony after 'machete-wielding teen, 19, threatened to torture her and friend who he accused of stealing drugs', court hears
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.
- Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
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.
- Judge reverses order to return Colombian woman with NJ ties from Congo
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.
- Grandma admits torturing grandson, 10, to death as part of sweetheart plea deal that will drastically reduce her jail time
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.
- Man, 34, who kidnapped, raped and tortured young woman at house in London is jailed for 34 years
A 34-year-old man was jailed for 34 years after kidnapping, raping, and torturing a young woman at a house in London.
- Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says
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.
- This Imprisoned Mathematician Has Global Support. Will That Help Him in Russian Prison?
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.