Police departments
British police have arrested three individuals on suspicion of espionage for Russia, the Metropolitan police announced on September 18. A 35-year-old woman and two men aged 41 and 46 were detained in a counter-terrorist operation at two separate addresses in Grays, Essex. The arrests come amid heightened tension between Russia
Police departments
A 21-year-old man has been found guilty of disseminating terrorist material after his mobile phone was seized during a scheduled stop at Heathrow Airport as part of an investigation into online Islamist terrorist content. Ali Yumakci, from Northumberland Park, was arrested on June 23, 2023, and charged with three counts
Police departments
Three individuals, aged 41, 46, and 35, have been arrested in Grays, south Essex, on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, specifically Russia. The Metropolitan Police conducted the arrests and took the trio to a police station in London for further questioning. The investigation is ongoing, with all three
Police departments
British authorities have arrested three individuals, including a 35-year-old woman, on suspicion of spying for Russia. The arrest followed a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences and is part of a broader trend of foreign intelligence services recruiting "proxies" in the UK. The investigation
Human rights
Tens of thousands of people, including human rights activists, journalists, clergy, and members of Parliament, are protesting near the Parliament roundabout in Sri Lanka, demanding an end to the harassment of journalists in the North and East. The protest follows the interrogation of Tamil journalist Kumanan Kanapathipillai by the Sri
United Nations
On the eighth International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, terror attack survivors and relatives gathered at the United Nations Headquarters to share their testimonies and emphasize the importance of amplifying their voices in shaping policy and driving efforts to prevent future atrocities. The event
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's 2025 Counterterrorism Report has highlighted the rising threat of global terrorism, warning that fighters who participated in the December 2024 campaign against the former Syrian government may relocate to Afghanistan and project regional threats. The report, presented to the Security Council, emphasizes the
Human rights
The international community's efforts to combat terrorism often lead to the displacement of individuals and communities, exacerbating existing human rights crises and leaving millions without access to basic necessities like food, water, shelter, and healthcare. According to Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on the protection of human
Human rights
The High Court Bar Association Abbottabad has issued a strong statement against recent amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, which they say undermine fundamental rights and create opportunities for human rights violations. The amendments enable law enforcement agencies to detain individuals for up to three months without due process, contravening
Human rights
Sri Lankan authorities have issued a summons to Tamil photojournalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan, allegedly in connection with his social media posts, citing a need for an inquiry. Kumanan, a human rights defender and president of the Mullaitivu Press Club, has been documenting human rights violations against Tamil civilians in the northern
United Nations
The State of Qatar reaffirmed its support for Syria's national and regional unity, sovereignty, and independence in a statement delivered to the United Nations (UN) Security Council. The statement, delivered by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, emphasized the
Human rights
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the Sri Lankan authorities' intimidation of Tamil photojournalist and human rights advocate Kanapathipillai Kumanan. He was interrogated by the Sri Lanka Counter Terrorism Investigation Division (CTID) on August 17 after reporting on mass grave excavations in the country's Northern
