Human rights organizations, including the ACLU, have alleged widespread abuse at Camp East Montana, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at Fort Bliss. These organizations claim detained immigrants are coerced into crossing the border into Mexico, even if they have no connection to the country, or face being sent to jail in third countries. The report details physical abuse, sexual misconduct by officers, medical neglect, and denied access to legal counsel, prompting calls for the camp’s closure. Detainees describe instances of assault, threats, and substandard living conditions, leading organizations to demand a thorough investigation into the alleged human rights violations.
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Human rights campaigners have reported that Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been sent to North Korea for “political indoctrination” at the Songdowon International Children’s Camp. The Kyiv-based Regional Centre for Human Rights confirmed several cases of children from occupied territories being subjected to militarization and ideological training, causing potentially severe psychological consequences. Children like 12-year-old Misha and 16-year-old Liza were sent there as part of “Korean-Russian Friendship” events, where they were taught to “destroy Japanese militarists.” Campaigners fear these trips are a form of “children’s diplomacy” and a tool for Russian propaganda, meant to legitimize the annexation of Ukrainian territories. The organization is raising awareness to prevent these isolated cases from escalating into broader Russian policies.
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During a federal court hearing in Eugene, a judge halted proceedings when an ICE detainee testified she had not eaten since being awakened at 2 a.m. for transport. The judge, appalled by the detainee’s treatment, ordered the woman to be fed immediately and expressed strong disapproval to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, the judge ordered the woman’s immediate release, citing that more than 90 days had passed since her deportation order, which violated immigration law. The woman had been detained by ICE following a recent arrest and had previously been unaware of her deportation order from 2017.
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Goli Kouhkan, a 25-year-old child bride sentenced to death in Iran for her husband’s murder, has had her execution halted after his parents accepted approximately £70,000 in blood money. Kouhkan was arrested at 18 and spent seven years on death row, facing qisas (retribution-in-kind) for allegedly participating in her abusive husband’s death. Her case highlights systemic gender bias in Iran’s justice system, where child brides and victims of domestic violence often face severe penalties. While the payment saved her life, concerns remain about the qisas law, which violates international standards.
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The CIA employed the Confinement Box, a horrific torture method, in post-9/11 black sites, subjecting detainees like Abu Zubaydah to prolonged periods in coffin-sized boxes. Now, a similar practice has been identified at the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida, where migrants are confined in small, cage-like structures as punishment, reminiscent of the CIA’s methods. This mirroring of torture techniques, stemming from the lack of accountability for the original architects, raises concerns about the persistence of inhumane treatment and the need for immediate criminal investigations into such practices. The article connects this to mass surveillance and its potential for abuse in Palestine, and the cover-up of civilian killings.
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Multiple videos depict a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) SUV running over a man’s legs during his detention in Vancouver on Thursday. The incident occurred in front of El Antojo restaurant, where Jose Paniagua Calderon was being detained. One video shows the man screaming in pain as the SUV drove over his leg. Eyewitness Derek Boe observed the event from a side street.
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Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz ‘box’ may amount to torture, says Amnesty International, and it’s difficult not to be horrified by the picture that’s painted. The very name, “Alligator Alcatraz,” is chilling, designed to evoke a sense of dread and confinement. The description of these “boxes” – cramped spaces where individuals are unable to stand, sit, or even lie down comfortably, exposed to the harsh Florida sun – immediately conjures images of inhumane treatment, something that goes far beyond simple detention. It feels like a calculated method to break a person’s spirit, to inflict suffering, and that’s a dangerous path for any society to tread.… Continue reading
Following an early September U.S. strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, two survivors were observed waving overhead before being killed in a controversial second strike. The second strike has raised concerns as some interpret the actions of the survivors as attempts to signal for help or to stop further attacks. The operation, part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking, has led to numerous fatalities and has garnered increased scrutiny. While officials maintain the strikes were lawful, some lawmakers disagree on whether the killing of survivors could potentially constitute a war crime.
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Shipwrecked or Not, All These Bombings are Murder. Let’s be clear: this whole situation, the recent attacks, and the resulting deaths, are unequivocally wrong. We’re talking about a significant number of lives lost – 87 people already, and the number keeps climbing. It’s time to call this what it is: murder.
The core issue here is the blatant disregard for due process. The administration claims these were legitimate targets, but they’ve presented no concrete evidence. Even if they had, the proper venue to present that evidence is a court of law, not a missile strike. This isn’t how we handle any crime, let alone something as complex as drug trafficking.… Continue reading
Amnesty International’s recent report details alarming conditions at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome immigration processing center. Detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” were reportedly subjected to cruel treatment, including being confined in a small, outdoor metal cage without water for extended periods. The report also highlights unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and excessive use of solitary confinement. Furthermore, the report emphasizes that the Krome facility is overcrowded, with detainees facing medical neglect and humiliation, including being forced to eat off the floor.
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ACLU Reports Physical Abuse of Migrants at Fort Bliss Detention Center
Human rights organizations, including the ACLU, have alleged widespread abuse at Camp East Montana, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at Fort Bliss. These organizations claim detained immigrants are coerced into crossing the border into Mexico, even if they have no connection to the country, or face being sent to jail in third countries. The report details physical abuse, sexual misconduct by officers, medical neglect, and denied access to legal counsel, prompting calls for the camp’s closure. Detainees describe instances of assault, threats, and substandard living conditions, leading organizations to demand a thorough investigation into the alleged human rights violations.
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Russia Accused of Sending Ukrainian Children to Abusive North Korean Camps
Human rights campaigners have reported that Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been sent to North Korea for “political indoctrination” at the Songdowon International Children’s Camp. The Kyiv-based Regional Centre for Human Rights confirmed several cases of children from occupied territories being subjected to militarization and ideological training, causing potentially severe psychological consequences. Children like 12-year-old Misha and 16-year-old Liza were sent there as part of “Korean-Russian Friendship” events, where they were taught to “destroy Japanese militarists.” Campaigners fear these trips are a form of “children’s diplomacy” and a tool for Russian propaganda, meant to legitimize the annexation of Ukrainian territories. The organization is raising awareness to prevent these isolated cases from escalating into broader Russian policies.
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Judge Blasts ICE for Unacceptable Treatment of Detainee, Orders Release
During a federal court hearing in Eugene, a judge halted proceedings when an ICE detainee testified she had not eaten since being awakened at 2 a.m. for transport. The judge, appalled by the detainee’s treatment, ordered the woman to be fed immediately and expressed strong disapproval to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, the judge ordered the woman’s immediate release, citing that more than 90 days had passed since her deportation order, which violated immigration law. The woman had been detained by ICE following a recent arrest and had previously been unaware of her deportation order from 2017.
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Iran: Child Bride Spared Execution After Blood Money, Cousin Still Faces Death
Goli Kouhkan, a 25-year-old child bride sentenced to death in Iran for her husband’s murder, has had her execution halted after his parents accepted approximately £70,000 in blood money. Kouhkan was arrested at 18 and spent seven years on death row, facing qisas (retribution-in-kind) for allegedly participating in her abusive husband’s death. Her case highlights systemic gender bias in Iran’s justice system, where child brides and victims of domestic violence often face severe penalties. While the payment saved her life, concerns remain about the qisas law, which violates international standards.
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CIA Torture Techniques Allegedly Used at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz”
The CIA employed the Confinement Box, a horrific torture method, in post-9/11 black sites, subjecting detainees like Abu Zubaydah to prolonged periods in coffin-sized boxes. Now, a similar practice has been identified at the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida, where migrants are confined in small, cage-like structures as punishment, reminiscent of the CIA’s methods. This mirroring of torture techniques, stemming from the lack of accountability for the original architects, raises concerns about the persistence of inhumane treatment and the need for immediate criminal investigations into such practices. The article connects this to mass surveillance and its potential for abuse in Palestine, and the cover-up of civilian killings.
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ICE Vehicle Runs Over Detained Man’s Legs in Vancouver, Washington: Outrage and Calls for Investigation
Multiple videos depict a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) SUV running over a man’s legs during his detention in Vancouver on Thursday. The incident occurred in front of El Antojo restaurant, where Jose Paniagua Calderon was being detained. One video shows the man screaming in pain as the SUV drove over his leg. Eyewitness Derek Boe observed the event from a side street.
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Amnesty International: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” May Be Torture
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz ‘box’ may amount to torture, says Amnesty International, and it’s difficult not to be horrified by the picture that’s painted. The very name, “Alligator Alcatraz,” is chilling, designed to evoke a sense of dread and confinement. The description of these “boxes” – cramped spaces where individuals are unable to stand, sit, or even lie down comfortably, exposed to the harsh Florida sun – immediately conjures images of inhumane treatment, something that goes far beyond simple detention. It feels like a calculated method to break a person’s spirit, to inflict suffering, and that’s a dangerous path for any society to tread.… Continue reading
Survivors Waved for Help Before Second Boat Strike, Raising War Crime Concerns
Following an early September U.S. strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, two survivors were observed waving overhead before being killed in a controversial second strike. The second strike has raised concerns as some interpret the actions of the survivors as attempts to signal for help or to stop further attacks. The operation, part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking, has led to numerous fatalities and has garnered increased scrutiny. While officials maintain the strikes were lawful, some lawmakers disagree on whether the killing of survivors could potentially constitute a war crime.
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Shipwrecked Killings: Is the U.S. Committing Murder?
Shipwrecked or Not, All These Bombings are Murder. Let’s be clear: this whole situation, the recent attacks, and the resulting deaths, are unequivocally wrong. We’re talking about a significant number of lives lost – 87 people already, and the number keeps climbing. It’s time to call this what it is: murder.
The core issue here is the blatant disregard for due process. The administration claims these were legitimate targets, but they’ve presented no concrete evidence. Even if they had, the proper venue to present that evidence is a court of law, not a missile strike. This isn’t how we handle any crime, let alone something as complex as drug trafficking.… Continue reading
“Alligator Alcatraz” Detainees Face Human Rights Violations, New Report Alleges
Amnesty International’s recent report details alarming conditions at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome immigration processing center. Detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” were reportedly subjected to cruel treatment, including being confined in a small, outdoor metal cage without water for extended periods. The report also highlights unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and excessive use of solitary confinement. Furthermore, the report emphasizes that the Krome facility is overcrowded, with detainees facing medical neglect and humiliation, including being forced to eat off the floor.
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