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Cécile Kohler’s sister remains cautious despite hope for release in Iran

Paris – The family of Cécile Kohler, a 40-year-old French teacher imprisoned in Iran since May 2022, expressed cautious optimism on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a “solid prospect” for the release of French detainees in the country. Kohler and her......

Shooting at Dallas immigration detention center leaves one dead and two injured

A deadly shooting at a federal immigration detention center in Dallas, Texas, has claimed the life of one person and left two others seriously injured. Authorities have confirmed that the suspected gunman, who later died by suicide, acted alone and took a sniper-style position before opening fire. The......

Casablanca court sentences activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison

The Court of First Instance in Casablanca has sentenced Moroccan blogger and human rights activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison and fined her MAD 20,000 ($2,000). The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, follows charges of “insulting a legally constituted organization,” “spreading......

Hell behind bars: The five most notorious prisons

While the United States moves to close the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in Florida, other prisons around the world are infamous for even harsher conditions. From extreme isolation to overcrowding and reports of torture, these facilities have earned reputations......

Immigration law: Bruno Retailleau pushes for revised legislation after constitutional court rejection

A determined response to constitutional censure Following the rejection of a key provision in his immigration law by the Conseil constitutionnel, France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has vowed to present a "modified text" to Parliament "as soon as possible." The minister......

UN warns of serious human rights violations against returning Afghans

The United Nations issued a strong warning on Thursday about “serious human rights violations” committed by Taliban authorities against Afghan citizens returning to their homeland. The alert comes amid mass deportations from neighboring countries, particularly Iran and Pakistan. According......

Abuse claims emerge from overcrowded Florida migrant jails

Human rights groups have raised alarm over alleged mistreatment of migrants held in immigration detention facilities across southern Florida. A new report published Monday by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South reveals a disturbing pattern of abuse, unsanitary......

Morocco reduces pre-trial detention rates to historic low

Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its judicial system by reducing pre-trial detainees to less than 30% of the total prison population during specific periods. This achievement, described as historic by the country’s chief public prosecutor, reflects a significant improvement in......

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander detained by ICE in controversial immigration court clash

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a leading candidate for mayor, was detained Tuesday by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside a federal immigration court. Lander was assisting a defendant at the time and was forcibly taken into custody along with his NYPD security detail.......