Assange has been in prison for five years
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in Great Britain five years ago. On the anniversary, supporters are calling for his release and warning of extradition to the USA. The human rights organization Amnesty International has called for the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who has been in prison in Great Britain for five years. […]
Walid Daqqah dies in custody – dispute with Amnesty
The longest-held Palestinian prisoner in Israel died of cancer on Sunday. His death sparked a heated debate. On Sunday, Palestinian Walid Daqqah, imprisoned for murder and kidnapping, died in an Israeli hospital at the age of 62. The German branch of the human rights organization Amnesty International sharply criticized this – and thus triggered an […]
Executions rose sharply in Iran in 2023
In Iran the death penalty applies to numerous crimes. According to the latest Amnesty report, the regime significantly increased the number of executions in 2023. According to Amnesty International, 853 people were executed in Iran last year – more than ever since 2015. The number is 48 percent higher than in 2022, according to a […]
Reports of dozens dead in Israel’s attacks in Rafah
Women and children apparently also died in the intense attacks in the southern Gaza Strip. According to US media, planning the offensive on Rafah will take even more time. According to Palestinian sources, dozens of Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks during a hostage rescue operation in the area of the city of Rafah in […]
Houthi court sentences 13 gay men to death by stoning
Several men have been sentenced to death in Yemen. A Houthi court accuses them of homosexuality. Amnesty International is calling for the prisoners to be released. A court in Yemen controlled by the Islamist Houthi militia has sentenced 13 men accused of homosexuality to death by stoning. This was reported by the AFP news agency. […]
Gaza: Israeli citizens block aid deliveries
Read video transcript Barbed wire and tents block this border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip. The blockade was set up by Israeli demonstrators. They want to prevent trucks carrying aid supplies from reaching Gaza. “Until this war is over, there is no reason for us to give them any help.”“We don’t want the […]
Sexual violence against protesters in regime prisons
Regime forces are said to have used sexual violence against protesters in Iran. A report reveals shocking details. The youngest victims are said to have been twelve years old. The human rights organization Amnesty International has accused regime forces of the Islamic regime in Iran of raping demonstrators in connection with the wave of protests […]
Amnesty: Protesters in Iran raped in custody
Iranian security forces are said to have used sexual violence against protesters. This is what Amnesty International reports – and describes shocking details. The human rights organization Amnesty International has accused Iranian security forces of raping demonstrators in connection with the wave of protests in autumn 2022. The sexual violence was directed against women, men […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Ukraine: Russia attacks on six fronts
News blog about the Ukraine war Ukraine: Russia attacks on six fronts From t-online, dpa, afp, Reuters Updated on November 16, 2023 – 9:10 p.m. Reading time: 23 min. Kiev: Ukrainian troops achieve success on the Dnipro near Kherson. (Source: Glomex) Day 631: Finland closes several border crossings with Russia. Russian casualties rise to more […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Finland closes border crossings with Russia
News blog about the Ukraine war Finland closes several border crossings with Russia From t-online, dpa, afp, Reuters Updated on November 16, 2023 – 8:48 p.m. Reading time: 22 min. Kiev: Ukrainian troops achieve success on the Dnipro near Kherson. (Source: Glomex) Day 631: Finland closes several border crossings with Russia. Russian casualties rise to […]
