Rghts experts ‘deeply disturbed’ by Russian Wagner Group recruitment of prisoners

Rghts experts ‘deeply disturbed’ by Russian Wagner Group recruitment of prisoners

In a statement, the dozen experts said representatives from the Russian-owned mercenary outfit had been “offering pardons for criminal sentences to prisoners who join the group and take part in the war in Ukraine, as well as a monthly payment to their relatives”. The experts – members of the Working Group on the use of Mercenaries, the Working Group…

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2 prisoners from the notorious US prison Guantanamo Bay transferred to Pakistan

2 prisoners from the notorious US prison Guantanamo Bay transferred to Pakistan

Abdul Rahim Rabbani and Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani were arrested in 2002. Photo: Pentagon Washington: America transferred 2 brothers imprisoned in the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba to Pakistan. The foreign news agency Reuters has said with reference to the Pentagon that 2 Pakistanis have been sent to their country from the Guantanamo Bay prison….

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Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests in Iran were released

Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests in Iran were released

Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests against the death of a detained girl in Iran have been released. It should be noted that a few days ago, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei announced the pardon of thousands of arrested protesters. According to Iranian media, high-profile detainees are among those released. Those who have been released…

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WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders

WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders

While European prisons managed adequate COVID-19 pandemic responses for inmates, concerns remain about poor mental health services, overcrowding and suicide rates, the report stated. “Prisons are embedded in communities and investments made in the health of people in prison becomes a community dividend,” said Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, regional director of the WHO regional…

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On the recommendation of the Iranian judiciary, Ayatollah Khamenei announced amnesty for thousands of prisoners

On the recommendation of the Iranian judiciary, Ayatollah Khamenei announced amnesty for thousands of prisoners

On the recommendation of the Iranian judiciary, the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced amnesty for thousands of prisoners in the country’s prisons. Among those to be pardoned are protest prisoners involved in recent protests. According to Iranian media, the amnesty given to prisoners by the Iranian Supreme Leader does not include prisoners…

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