#torture-allegations tag

Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza

Five Palestinian prisoners were released and Gaza received 45 Palestinian remains, with many returned bodies showing signs of torture amid ongoing prisoner and body exchanges.

fromwww.theguardian.com

14 hours ago

Pregnant UK teenager Bella May Culley freed from Georgian jail

The pregnant British teenager Bella Culley has been released from a Georgian prison, where she had been held for six months on drug-smuggling charges after a plea deal. Culley, 19, who is pregnant, was arrested in May at Tbilisi airport and accused of attempting to smuggle 12kg (26.5lbs) of marijuana and 2kg (4.4lbs) of hashish into the country. She was found guilty by a Georgian court on Monday and sentenced to five months and 25 days in prison, the total time she had already spent

Miscellaneous

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

4 weeks ago

Arrested and tortured to frame them for the murder of Regio Clown and B-King

State of Mexico authorities arrested and allegedly tortured four Colombians linked to murdered musicians, then charged them with unrelated extortion.

World news

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

After crafting quiet Florida life, Shah of Iran's alleged chief torturer' must now face trial

Parviz Sabeti, living as Peter in Florida, is accused of leading Savak torture and faces a $225 million lawsuit by former Iranian political prisoners.

Social justice

fromwww.dw.com

3 months ago

Venezuela says US migrants were tortured in El Salvador DW 07/22/2025

An investigation into torture allegations against Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador has been initiated by the Venezuelan Attorney General's office.

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

4 months ago

Azerbaijan-Russia Diplomatic Rift Deepens After Deadly Police Raid

Azerbaijan's assertive stance over the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg reflects a broader realignment against Russia's historical dominance in the region.

Europe politics