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Human Rights
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as War in Sudan Expands
The RSF is accused of attempting to cover up mass killings of civilians, and drone strikes plunge cities into darkness.
Since Assad’s Fall, Many Families of the Forcibly Disappeared Still Lack Answers
“I can’t say ‘may they rest in peace,’” says the mother and wife of two missing Syrians.
In Courting Saudi Arabia, Trump Emulates Mohammed Bin Salman’s Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman are united by their shared ideology of censorship and state violence.
ACLU Suit Targets “Dire” Conditions at CoreCivic-Run ICE Jail in California
“No human being, immigrant or not, should be subjected to these horrendous conditions,” said one of the plaintiffs.
Venezuelans That US Sent to El Salvador Mega-Prison Faced Torture, Sexual Abuse
CECOT is “where people are sent for permanent punishment and separation,” says a human rights advocate.
Journalist Mario Guevara Deported After Reporting on Anti-Trump Protest
Human rights organizations have condemned Mario Guevara’s deportation as an authoritarian attack on the free press.
New Jersey Lawmakers Condemn “Inhumane” Conditions for Visitors to ICE Jail
In September, visitors were forced to wait outside during thunderstorms that included torrential rain and lightning.
US Citizen Detained at Work Files Class-Action Suit to Stop Raids
“I got arrested twice for being a Latino working in construction,” said US citizen Leo Garcia Venegas.
Israel Raids Global Sumud Flotilla, Abducts Over 400 Volunteers, Group Says
“This is an unlawful abduction, in direct violation of international law and basic human rights,” the flotilla said.
ICE Agent Who Attacked Woman in Courthouse Has Been Reinstated
The agent attacked the woman after her husband was abducted following a court appearance on his asylum application.