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Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of citizens in immigration custody

Mexico's government announced on Thursday that it will pursue criminal complaints in the United States over the deaths of Mexican citizens who died while in U.S. immigration custody or during enforcement operations carried out by immigration authorities. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico......

U.S. Supreme Court sets docket for new term with major cases on guns, voting rules and LGBT rights

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing for a new term beginning in October that will confront a series of politically sensitive and legally far-reaching disputes spanning firearms regulation, voting access, LGBT rights, and federal immigration policy. Following a high-profile previous term that included......

Gaza detention image sparks anguish as two mothers search for missing sons

A widely circulated image showing a blindfolded man in Israeli custody has sparked intense anguish in Gaza, with two Palestinian mothers believing the detainee may be their missing sons, as questions remain over his identity and circumstances of detention. The photograph, which appears to show a restrained......

Morocco’s prison authority rejects claims over detention conditions following vandalism arrests

Morocco's prison administration has firmly rejected allegations regarding the treatment of inmates detained in connection with recent acts of vandalism in several cities, insisting that those in custody continue to receive the rights and services guaranteed under national law. In a statement issued......

France’s prison population reaches record high of nearly 89,000 inmates

France's prison population has reached a new historic high, underscoring the country's persistent overcrowding crisis, according to the latest figures released by the French Ministry of Justice. Official statistics show that 88,829 people were incarcerated as of June 1, 2026, marking the highest......

National workshop in Rabat to defend best interests of children

A national workshop will take place in Rabat on 11 June 2026 to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and reinforce the principle of the best interests of the child. The event will be hosted at the Marriott hotel and will bring together more than 50 participants from public institutions,......

Moroccan families press for faster transfer of prisoners from Iraq

Families of Moroccan prisoners held in Iraq are urging authorities to speed up the implementation of a prisoner transfer agreement signed between Rabat and Baghdad nearly a year ago. Relatives say the prolonged delay is worsening humanitarian and health concerns for inmates who have spent years behind......

Nearly 16,500 foreigners placed in detention centers in France in 2025

France recorded nearly 16,500 placements of foreign nationals in administrative detention centers during 2025, according to a report published by several migrant support organizations. The annual study, produced by groups including France terre d'asile and La Cimade, highlighted growing concerns......

Four migrants escape from Paris-Vincennes Detention Centre

Four migrants escaped from the administrative detention centre of Paris-Vincennes Administrative Detention Centre during the night between Saturday and Sunday, according to French police sources. The incident occurred only a few weeks after another escape involving several detainees at the same facility,......