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Sectarian violence, divides on display in Lebanon as Beirut moves on General Amnesty Law
The drafted law, which aims to tackle Lebanon’s overwhelmed judicial systems and severely overcrowded prisons, would see sentences reduced and potentially thousands of prisoners released.
IDF soldier sentenced to month in prison for wearing 'Messiah' patch during IDF chief's visit
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report
WATCH: Foreign national detainee vandalizes Israeli prison wall with swastika graffiti
Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter
"Given this scenario of injustice, I have decided to indict Flávio Bolsonaro as a pre-candidate to the Presidency," former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said in an official letter.
Assad's prisons emptied by Syria fill up again as abuse spreads - report
Prisons and lockups that jailed tens of thousands of people during Assad’s rule are now crowded with Syrians detained by President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s security forces and held without formal charges.
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023.
'War is not over': Detailed diagrams of prisons found in cells of Oct. 7 terrorists - report
The diagrams included the locations of locks and the number of guards assigned to each wing, according to Ynet.
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized twice after violent arrest, family says
She told her family she was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after being accused of "cooperating with the Israeli government" and receiving death threats from security forces.
Pakistan military court jails ex-spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years, charged for misuse of authority
The charges ranged from engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secret Act in a way detrimental to safety and state interest to misuse of authority and resources.
Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of ketamine in July after surrendering his medical license in September.
UN torture report flags Israel for allegedly mistreating journalists, detainees, ex-MAG
The UN warned Israel over alleged abuses against rights defenders and detainees, calling for stronger legal protections and impartial investigations.
California man charged for threatening to 'blow up every synagogue' in 20-mile radius
A California man who threatened to bomb synagogues and posted antisemitic messages online has been indicted on federal charges, facing up to 15 years in prison after a series of threats and posts.
‘Where is Imran Khan?’: Supporters, family seek health updates amid social media rumors
While many users speculated that Khan had been moved from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to another location, others claimed that he had died while in custody.
