‘Like working in a kettle’: France’s overcrowded prisons swelter under historic heatwave The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that continues to see mass incarceration as the main means of cracking down on crime. #Like #working #kettle #Frances #overcrowded

ICE Says Detainees Are ‘Worst of the Worst.’ Government Data Disagrees. Federal officials said they are removing killers and rapists from the streets. Data obtained by The New York Times indicates most detainees at a Newark facility haven’t been convicted of crimes. #ICE #Says #Detainees #Are #Worst

'Extremely embarrassing' for govt but no reprimand for Ben-Gvir over flotilla video Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir “not in line with Israel's values and norms”, after a video of Ben-Gvir taunting the detainees sparked international outcry. However, while “extremely embarrassing” for the Israeli government, there has been little in the way of reprimand for Ben-Gvir, says France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky. #Extremely #embarrassing #for #govt #but

Over 200 Venezuelan political prisoners launch hunger strike over amnesty law exclusions More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on Sunday, demanding inclusion in a new amnesty law they say excludes many detainees, particularly those facing military-related charges. The law, approved by Congress last week, forms part of reforms backed by Washington after former president Nicolas Maduro’s January ouster. #Over #200 #Venezuelan #political #prisoners

"We returned from hell’: Rights group raises alarm over torture in Israeli jails The Committee to Protect Journalists published a report alleging the systematic abuse of Palestinian media workers in Israeli detention centers between 2023 and 2026. Through interviews with dozens of former detainees, the organization documented harrowing accounts of torture, starvation, and sexual violence aimed at silencing the press. #returned #from #hell #Rights #group

At least 20 communities with large warehouses are stealth targets for massive ICE detention centers. ‘There was absolutely no warning’ In many cases, mayors, county commissioners, governors and members of Congress learned about ICE’s ambitions only after the agency bought or leased space for detainees. #least #communities #with #large #warehouses

What does it really mean when the US military transfers thousands of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq? This move raises serious questions about the effectiveness of our strategies in combating terrorism. Are we truly safer, or is this merely a band-aid over a much deeper wound? The complexities of handling these detainees can't be overstated. Transferring them might just set the stage for future conflicts. Are we risking the stability of the region even further? The implications of this decision stretch beyond borders and into the hearts of communities affected by terrorism. What do you think about this transfer? Is it a step forward or a step back? https://news.sky.com/story/us-military-completes-transfer-of-thousands-of-islamic-state-detainees-from-syria-to-iraq-13507151 #USMilitary #Terrorism #Geopolitics #MiddleEast

US military completes transfer of thousands of Islamic State detainees The US military has completed the transfer of thousands of Islamic State (IS) detainees from Syria to Iraq, the US Central Command has said. #military #completes #transfer #thousands #Islamic

How can a democratic nation justify detaining individuals in conditions described as "modern-day concentration camps"? The recent case of an Irish man held for five months in ICE facilities raises serious concerns about human rights and the treatment of immigrants. Comparing these detention centers to concentration camps is not just hyperbole; it’s a stark reminder of the need for accountability in the treatment of those seeking refuge or a better life. The emotional and psychological toll on detainees is profound. Five months in such an environment can only lead to trauma, questioning the values we uphold as a society. As we reflect on this situation, it’s crucial not to remain passive. We must advocate for humane treatment and reforms in the immigration system to prevent such abuses from occurring in the future. What steps can we take to ensure this doesn't happen again? https://news.sky.com/story/irish-man-detained-for-five-months-in-concentration-camp-by-ice-13505571 #HumanRights #ImmigrationReform #ICE #Advocacy

Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees Venezuela’s legislature has moved forward with an amnesty bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of opposition figures, journalists and human rights activists held for political reasons, though the lack of public details has prompted cautious reactions from rights groups. #Venezuela #legislature #advances #amnesty #bill

Trump’s Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso Immigrants apprehended in Minnesota are being sent to a gigantic West Texas detention center where lawyers and detainees say conditions are deplorable, then released in El Paso to find their way home. #Trumps #Migrant #Detention #Pipeline #Extends

Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona released after four years amid US pressure Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was released after more than four years in a Caracas prison as part of a government amnesty for political detainees. His release came following pressure from the US after last month’s removal of Nicolás Maduro. #Venezuelan #activist #Javier #Tarazona #released

‘We are just not stopping’: How Minnesotans turned the tables on ICE US President Donald Trump’s mass deportation programme has given rise to a social media spectacle of shaved and shackled detainees being rounded up by force. But on the streets of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, thousands of locals have launched their own campaign to document ICE’s often-violent operations, filming masked immigration agents wherever they go. #are #just #not #stopping #How

US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq The US military has started transferring up to 7,000 Islamic State (IS) detainees from prisons in northeastern Syria to Iraq, as Syria’s new government asserts control over territories long governed autonomously by Kurdish-led forces. US Central Command (Centcom) reported that 150 IS fighters have already been moved from Hassakeh province to a “secure location” in Iraq. #transfer #Islamic #State #prisoners #from

US begins transfer of up to 7,000 IS group detainees from Syria to Iraq The US army has begun transferring up to 7,000 detained Islamic State (IS) group fighters from Syria to prison facilities in Iraq as the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces start handing back Syrian prisons to the government. An initial group of around 150 detainees was moved on Wednesday. #begins #transfer #7000 #group #detainees

The recent decision to relocate 150 Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq marks a significant step in addressing the ongoing challenges posed by extremist groups. This operation, which plans to eventually move up to 7,000 detainees, raises important questions about security and the future of the region. It’s essential to remember that these moves don’t just affect the immediate situation; they have long-term implications for international stability and peace. How do you think this will impact the fight against terrorism? Let's stay informed and engaged in the conversation around these pressing issues. https://news.sky.com/story/us-moves-150-islamic-state-prisoners-out-of-syria-with-thousands-more-to-follow-13497338 #Terrorism #GlobalSecurity #MiddleEast #ISPrisoners

US moves 150 Islamic State prisoners out of Syria with thousands more to follow US troops have transferred 150 Islamic State (IS) prisoners from Syria to Iraq under plans that could see 7,000 detainees moved across the border. #moves #150 #Islamic #State #prisoners

U.S. Starts Moving ISIS Detainees From Syria to Iraq The U.S. #Starts #Moving #ISIS #Detainees #From

Trump says Iran executions ‘stopping’ as Tehran signals fast trials and hangings President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that executions in Iran may have been halted, citing unnamed sources, even as the Iranian government intensified warnings of rapid trials and possible executions for thousands of detainees amid ongoing protests. #Trump #says #Iran #executions #stopping

Iran’s chief justice urges regime to swiftly ‘punish’ protest detainees Move comes despite Trump’s threat to ‘take very strong action’ if Tehran executes demonstrators #Irans #chief #justice #urges #regime

Zionist lawmakers use noose pins to advocate death for Palestinians Members of the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party demonstrated their support for a legislation on capital punishment for Palestinian detainees by wearing noose pins while debating this bill on December 8 in Knesset. The pins, according to a statement issued by the office of Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir (who is also the head of Otzma Yehudit), were ostensibly meant to display their wearers’ “commitment to the demand for the death penalty for terrorists” and to send “a clear message that terrorists are deserving of death.” The bill, if adopted, would allow suspects convicted in deadly terror attacks to be executed.