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France: a deceptive protection
The proliferation of surveillance systems and an increased reliance on incarceration are meant to curb violence. But what are the implications of this kind of security? Françoise Vergès is a feminist, anti-racist author. Her most recent work, entitled Une théorie féministe de la violence. Pour une…
Syria: young man from eastern Ghouta dies in regime prison, after three years of detention
Sources have reported that a young man from Arbin city in eastern Ghouta in Rif Dimashq died under torture in Sednaya military prison, known as the “Slaughterhouse”, after he was detained for nearly three years.
Colombia: violent repression, paramilitarism, illegal detention and torture of peaceful protesters in Cali
The city of Cali, capital of the department of Valle del Cauca, is in one of the regions hardest hit by the internal armed conflict and where various armed groups have proliferated and continue to operate, resulting in thousands of people being displaced and killed.
Iran: Human Rights Watch calls for release of Iranian prisoners as COVID-19 crisis worsens
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday of the dangerous situation faced by prisoners in Iran as the COVID-19 crisis deepens in the country, calling on authorities in the Islamic Republic to “unconditionally” release prisoners detained for peaceful dissent. “Iran’s prison authorities should unco…
North Macedonia: cramped prison conditions, detainee ill treatment and opaque prison management among longstanding concerns for anti-torture committee
Despite minor improvements including the renovation of one wing of the remand section of Skopje Prison and the closure of three problematic wings of Idrizovo Prison, most longstanding concerns with respect to living conditions in prisons persist, concludes the latest report on North Macedonia publi…Equateur : le pays déclare "l'état d'urgence" dans ses prisons
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República Dominicana: prisiones afirma recintos están abiertos para supervisión de legisladores
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Argentina: ratas, comida podrida y heridos de “guerra”: las imágenes del abandono en las cárceles de la provincia de Buenos Aires
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Chile: radiografía de la visita conyugal
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Marruecos: presos saharauis denuncian "deplorable" situación en cárceles marroquíes
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Ecuador: Guillermo Lasso decreta cuatro medidas urgentes para combatir la violencia en las cárceles
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Ecuador: beneficios de prelibertad a favor de los presos tardan en otorgarse
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España: la violencia de género, tercera causa de ingreso en prisión
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Hong Kong : premier suspect reconnu coupable en vertu de la loi sur la sécurité
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Myanmar : les tribunaux de la junte ont prononcé 65 condamnations à mort
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Liberia: SHED with funding from european union donates essential drugs to four prison facilities
A national non-governmental organization Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) with support from the European Union (EU) has purchased and donated a consignment of essential drugs to four prison facilities including Kakata, Bondinway, Gbarnga and Sanniquellie Prions.Nicaragua: El deterioro de los derechos humanos dificulta la celebración de comicios libres en Nicaragua, alerta Michelle Bachelet
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