Israel has confirmed the death of 36-year-old Palestinian detainee Ihab Mohammed Abdel Qader Diab in custody, nearly two years after he was detained from Gaza, sparking calls for an international investigation.
A Chinese citizen died by suicide in a Melbourne immigration detention centre run by private contractor Secure Journeys after staff were warned of her suicidal ideation. The incident prompted a diplomatic intervention by the Chinese embassy and renewed scrutiny on contractor performance.
Family members of 39-year-old Salvadoran detainee Edwin Lopez-Cornejo demand an independent investigation into his death at New Jersey's Delaney Hall immigration jail, alleging denial of proper medical care.
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man, has died at a Newark hospital following a medical emergency at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in New Jersey.
The Israel Defense Forces opened 57 criminal investigations into the deaths of Palestinian and Lebanese detainees and 19 probes into alleged beatings, but only two indictments were filed, with none leading to conviction. This follows long-standing accusations of abuse against detainees.
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife', enabling their use for security, including deterring prison escapes, a move supported by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
La sospechosa del atentado en Mónaco, Anastasiia Berezovska, fue hallada muerta en Ucrania. Los dos detenidos por su asesinato se acusan mutuamente, uno de ellos cambió su declaración inicial y culpó a su cómplice, sugiriendo órdenes superiores.
A Russian man detained in Krasnodar for allegedly plotting a drone attack on a high-ranking Defense Ministry official claims he was recruited by Ukrainian security services and was to undergo training with foreign specialists in Ukraine.
A photo shared by an Israeli soldier showing a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and blindfolded has been called a potential war crime by rights groups. The image corroborates reports of Israeli torture and abusive treatment of detainees, with organizations stating that such actions and the public sharing of degrading images constitute war crimes.
An Austrian court sentenced a former Syrian intelligence officer, Khaled al-Halabi, to eight years in prison for torture and other abuses against opponents of Bashar al-Assad. A second defendant also received an eight-year sentence.
A leaked photo showing a Palestinian detainee severely restrained and blindfolded has caused distress to two mothers in Gaza, Rana Abu Nassar and Joudeh Al-Ghou, who believe the man is their missing sons. The Israeli military confirmed the photo's authenticity and is investigating.
The Osaka High Court ordered the Japanese government to pay 880,000 yen (US$5,400) in damages to the family of Vladimir Burgos Fujii, a Peruvian man of Japanese descent, who was injured in 2017 while being restrained at an Osaka facility. Fujii died in 2023.
President Trump nominates Lance Schroyer, a veteran law enforcement officer, as ICE Director. The announcement coincides with a DHS investigation into rising detainee deaths in ICE facilities, with over 50 deaths since Trump's return to office.
More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests, and parishioners marched across the US-Mexico border, urging the US government to treat migrants with dignity, criticizing harsh Trump-era policies and recent Supreme Court rulings.
Japan confirmed Wednesday that two Japanese nationals have been detained in China since May for allegedly violating import/export laws. One detainee works for a Japanese electric machinery maker's China subsidiary, reportedly taken into custody in Dalian. China confirmed the detentions, stating they were in accordance with Chinese law and urged Japan to ensure its citizens and companies comply with regulations.
Russia's FSB prevented a double terror attack targeting law enforcement in Pyatigorsk, detaining two women with explosive devices. The women confessed to acting on instructions from Ukrainian special services, unaware they were intended as suicide bombers.
Human rights groups report a surge in sexual violence against Palestinian detainees since October 2023, with Al Jazeera's documentary 'Bodies of Evidence' detailing testimonies of abuse by Israeli guards and soldiers. The pattern suggests weaponized sexual violence as part of a genocidal campaign, potentially constituting crimes against humanity or genocide.
All detainees at the South Florida Detention Center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have been moved to other facilities due to hurricane season concerns. Critics argue this is an excuse, citing poor conditions and the facility's opening during peak hurricane season.
All detainees have been moved from the South Florida Detention Center, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades to other facilities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited hurricane season concerns, but advocates argue it's an excuse for the facility's poor conditions and mistreatment.
Marie-Thérèse Garcia, France's oldest female detainee at 79, is on trial in Versailles for the 1995 murder and dismemberment of Sophie Di Dio. A cold case revived by DNA technology, the prosecution alleges Garcia killed Di Dio over a custody dispute and a personal grudge.
A Syrian man, identified as Rafiq al Q, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison by a Dutch court for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees in Syria between 2013-2014. This marks the first conviction in the Netherlands for Assad-era atrocities and the first time a Dutch court has convicted an individual of sexual violence as a crime against humanity.
Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected a government policy banning ICRC visits to Palestinian detainees, ruling it contravened Israeli and international law. The ban, imposed after the October 2023 Hamas attack, prevented access for nearly three years.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned a ban on Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees, citing insufficient legal grounds. The ICRC welcomed the decision, while Palestinian officials stressed the need for immediate implementation and improved protection for prisoners.
Nauru has issued a rare statement calling itself a "friendly" and "welcoming" country after a whistleblower alleged "serious threats of physical violence" against non-citizens removed there by Australia. Independent MP Andrew Wilkie read the whistleblower's claims of mistreatment and lack of respect for human rights.
