Palestinian Arabs
Palestinians marked the National Day of the Palestinian Woman on Sunday amidst the ongoing detention of 49 Palestinian women by Israeli authorities. The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) highlighted that the treatment of female prisoners has deteriorated since the start of the war on Gaza, with documented cases of torture,
Prisoner abuse
A former soldier, known for his sickening and despicable sex crimes, has been spotted in the north Belfast district, causing fear among families. Thomas Lowry, 36, had served with the Royal Engineers in Iraq and had been convicted of subjecting a 12-year-old schoolgirl to sexual abuse during a period of
Sexual abuse
Californians for Safety and Justice Executive Director Tinisch Hollins called the lost funding "a safety net" for communities, which will be devastating to those who rely on the programs. The U.S. Justice Department's sudden pull of $811 million in grants, with California losing over $80
Sexual abuse
Two former correctional officers, Jeffrey Wilson and Lawrence Gacad, were charged with sexual abuse of female inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California. This is the ninth and tenth case brought by the Justice Department against correctional officers for abuse of inmates at the facility. The allegations against
Sexual abuse
A Correctional Services officer has publicly alleged widespread sexual abuse, rape, and lawlessness within South African prisons, sparking an investigation by the Correctional Services Minister. The officer, who has risked his career for speaking out, shared a video on TikTok that has gone viral, highlighting the traumatic experiences of inmates.
Sexual abuse
Titled Unforgivable, the original drama from legendary screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, examines the extensive ripple effect of abuse from multiple perspectives and how those involved can try to move forward in the midst of devastation. The show centres around the Mitchell family, dealing with the aftermath of an act of abuse
Sexual abuse
A correctional officer at Westville Prison in KwaZulu-Natal has gone viral on social media, exposing widespread sexual abuse, rape, and lawlessness in South African prisons. The officer, who was shared on TikTok, reveals that many inmates are subjected to anal cancer and other health risks due to the prevalence of
Detention
Palestinian organizations have confirmed the death of another detainee, Amr Hatem Odeh, 33, from Gaza, on December 13, 2023, at the Sde Teiman camp. The Commission of Detainees' Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) have documented the systematic torture, medical, starvation, and rape crimes committed by
Palestinian Arabs
Tensions have been escalating in the occupied West Bank as Israeli military raids continue to take place, resulting in the arrest of at least 15 Palestinians, including a journalist. The Palestinian Prisoner Society reported widespread abuse, threats against detainees and their families, and acts of vandalism and destruction on homes
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli occupation authorities released more than 40 prisoners, some of whom were administrative detainees, who had completed their sentences from several prisons, including those in front of the Dhahiriya checkpoint, Ofer prison, and the Salem military checkpoint. The Prisoners Club reported that some of those released suffer from skin
Detention
The Israeli prison system at Ramla continues to prioritize oppression over detainee welfare, ignoring severe health issues and using medical negligence as a tool for torture, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) and the Detainees and Ex-Detainee Authority. Lawyer Amjad al-Barghouthi visited the Ramla prison hospital and witnessed firsthand
Palestinian Arabs
Palestinian prisoners have described brutal treatment and harsh living conditions in Israeli prisons, where thousands have been detained since the war in Gaza began 10 months ago. According to released detainees, conditions have worsened in prisons run by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's ministry, with reports of
