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California foster dad sentenced to 7 years for abusing child torture victims

A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents

The Independent UK

California Man Tortured Girlfriend on Christmas Eve, Forcibly Tattooed Her: 'I Wanted Her To Feel The Pain'

In addition to first-degree murder, Saul Nava, 24, was also found guilty of kidnapping, torture, aggravated mayhem, and a slew of other charges.

International Business Times

Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited

Nearly three dozen rights groups urge Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist facing extradition, warning he risks torture if returned

The Independent UK

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PCI issues show-cause notice to Caravan over story on army’s ‘torture of civilians’ in Poonch

Months after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed The Caravan magazine to take down its story on the Indian army’s “torture and murder of civilians” in Poonch and Rajaouri of Jammu, the Press Council of India has sent a show-cause notice to the media outlet.

Newslaundry

Sudhir Chaudhary claims Bahraich victim ‘brutally tortured’, cops say ‘no truth’

Days after one Ram Gopal Mishra was shot dead in the Bahraich violence, anchor Sudhir Chaudhary detailed a “postmortem of hate” – purportedly riddled with misinformation – on his show Black and White on AajTak on Wednesday.

Newslaundry

Venezuela's Post-Election Crackdown Was Filled With Human Rights Abuses

The U.N. has documented killings, forced disappearances, and torture.

Reason

NRA Boss Linked to Frat that Tortured a Cat By Cutting Off Its Paws, Setting It On Fire Because It Wasn't Using Litter Box

The recently elected head of the National Rifle Association was the president of a fraternity when he and four brothers tortured and killed their house cat because it wasn't using its litter box.

International Business Times

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NRA Boss Linked to Frat that Tortured a Cat By Cutting Off Its Paws, Setting It On Fire Because It Wasn't Using Litter Box

The recently elected head of the National Rifle Association was the president of a fraternity when he and four brothers tortured and killed their house cat because it wasn't using its litter box.

Latin Times

US officials attend Gaza aid meetings on site of Israeli prison accused of ‘horrific’ torture

Revealed: USAid officials meet Israeli counterparts at Sde Teiman base, where detainees say abuse runs rampant

The Guardian - US

Alleged Pinochet agent turned Bondi nanny Adriana Rivas launches last-ditch appeal to block extradition to Chile

Rivas, who is accused by Chile of being a torturer and kidnapper, launches challenge in the federal court

The Guardian - AU

Hafta letters: Israel, Gaza series, journalists

Hello to all,I have a few suggestions for the new title for Jayashree:EXPERT – Executive Extraordinaire for Promos, Editorials, Recordings, and Tales.EDITOR – Executive Director of Integrated Tales, Output, and Recordings.CREATOR – Chief of Recordings, Editorials, and Tales across the online realm.LEADER – Longform, Editorial, and Audio Director of Exceptional…

Newslaundry

Activists Arrested In Myanmar Face Risk Of Torture

Activists arrested in Myanmar face risk of torture amid crackdown on dissent. International rights groups urge for their safety.

Top News

New arrests revive concern that nonviolent political protesters in Myanmar may be tortured

Concern is rising that two nonviolent activists opposed to military rule in Myanmar are at high risk of torture after being arrested in raids this week in Yangon, the country’s biggest city

The Independent UK

HRW slams 'war crime' as Israel accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners

Amnesty International says there have been horrifying cases of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees, with a failure to investigate incidents in custody. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says Israeli forces have published degrading photographs and videos of detained Palestinians, including children. To discuss these serious accusations about the treatment…

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Latin Times

Iran Sentences Couple to Torture for 'Threatening Public Health by Keeping a Cat'

An Iranian couple was sentenced to prison time and flogging for a series of charges, including "keeping a cat".

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“Sadist”: Owner of “America’s Scariest Attraction” Slammed After Scare Actor Exposes His Practice

"That's not a haunt. That's pure torture." The post “Sadist”: Owner of “America’s Scariest Attraction” Slammed After Scare Actor Exposes His Practice first appeared on Bored Panda.

Newslaundry

Gaza, One Year Later, Ep 2: ‘Cheerleading’ torture and Israel’s crisis of conscience

On October 7th last year, Israel experienced a traumatic attack by Hamas: over a 1,000 killed, 250 taken hostage. The world mourned with Israel. But a year later, Israel’s devastating response has raised questions within Israeli society itself, whether the country is at risk of losing its moral compass.

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom players discover the game's most "busted" (and twisted) strategy is to literally drown foes

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International Business Times

'Humiliated' Profession - Afghan Media Says Abuses Rising

Afghan journalists have reported hundreds of cases of abuses by government officials, including torture and arbitrary detention, as well as tightening censorship since the Taliban authorities returned to power.

The Guardian - AU

Sukhdeep wants to see her mother while she is still alive – but Australia’s visa rules have left her in limbo

For migrants on Australian bridging visas, every three months brings mental torture

Evening Standard

Carrie Hope Fletcher reveals the part of parenthood she finds 'torture'

Exclusive: Beloved West End star gets real about being a new mum as she prepares to head on her second UK solo tour

The Guardian - AU

‘Indefinite torture’: Australian children held in Syrian camp feel abandoned as other countries repatriate citizens

Plea comes as high court refuses to hear Save the Children appeal to return families of slain Islamic State fighters

The Independent UK

Canadian detained by China describes months of psychological torture and solitary confinement

Michael Korvig, a former Canadian diplomat, was taken into custody in December 2018 and held for more than 1,000 days

The Conversation

‘Pig butchering’ fraud: the link between modern slavery, torture and online crime

Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler tells the story of a fraudster who convinces women he met on a dating app to “loan” him large sums of money. It shows the devastating financial damage and psychological trauma online romance fraud can inflict on its victims. But it’s not just carried out…

The Independent UK

Victims of torture and trafficking rounded up for Rwanda deportation under Tory scheme, report finds

Migrants speak about being suddenly detained for removal to Rwanda in new charity report

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