Columbus, OH

The Guardian

Human Rights Watch says ill-treatment of some minors arbitrarily held in gang crackdown amounts to torture

Thousands of children swept up in El Salvador mass arrests, rights body says

The Independent

 The human rights organization Cristosal said Wednesday that at least 261 people have died in prisons in El Salvador during President Nayib Bukele's 2 1/2-year-old crackdown on street gangs.Under a state of emergency originally declared in 2022 and still in effect, Bukele's government has rounded up 81,110 suspected gang members in sweeps that rights groups say are often arbitrary, based on a person’s appearance or where they live. The government has had to release about 7,000 people because of a lack of evidence.The group said in a report that, as of April 15, 88 of the 261 deaths “may...

At least 261 people have died in El Salvador's prisons under anti-gang crackdown, rights group says

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kenya condemned the excessive use of force by the police during the recent wave of anti-government protests in the country. The CSOs called for government accountability in law enforcement and the budget-making process. Through the joint statement published on Saturday, the CSOs denied allegations by the Kenyan authorities of funding the recent protests that were infiltrated by goons who looted shops and destroyed goods.

Kenya Civil Society Organizations call for government accountability amid funding protests accusations

Less than a week since the resignation of the former inspector general of police, Japhet Koome, Amnesty International and other organizations called on President William Ruto Wednesday to hold a competitive recruitment process for the the next inspector general (IG) and restore the role of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) in recruiting all senior police officers. They also urged the establishment of a culture of command responsibility to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by police officers.

Rights group urges competitive recruitment process for next Kenya police inspector general

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) a statement warning of “anarchy” in the Gaza Strip on Friday after Israel issued an evacuation order on July 9, which the OHCHR says forced families to stay “amid active hostilities or risk fleeing to areas still subject to attack.”

UN rights office statement: Breakdown of Gaza civil society risks ‘anarchy’

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, trapping about 120 students and teachers, and setting off a frantic search for those in the rubble. A local television station reported 12 deaths.Authorities are yet to confirm the number of students and teachers killed in Saints Academy college in Plateau state’s Busa Buji community. But Channels Television said 26 people were being treated along with the deaths, citing a witness account at a nearby hospital.Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency said rescue and health workers as well as security forces have been deployed at the scene. It said that...

Dozens of students killed and more than 100 trapped after school building collapses in Nigeria

Kenya's ambitious initiative to send teachers abroad has gained significant traction with the government sending the first batch of teachers to the US. Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, serving as the Secretary of Investments and Entrepreneurship, yesterday presided over a farewell ceremony for the inaugural group of educators destined for the United States. This move is in line with the State Department of Diaspora Affairs' commitment to enhancing the welfare of Kenyans living overseas and providing comprehensive support during their transition period.

Kenya Sends First Batch of Teachers to the US Under State-Backed Scheme

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Officials believe the elephants felt threatened and were protecting their young.

Tourist Trampled By Elephants After Leaving Car To Take Photographs

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Wyoming State

WyoFile

If you’ve been hiking or hunting in Wyoming, you’ve likely come across no trespassing signs. But sometimes what lies beyond those signs isn’t actually private property. Instead, it’s public land, which should be legally accessible to all.

Has Wyoming’s attempt to stop bogus ‘no trespassing’ signs made a difference?

A fire ignited Saturday night for the third day in a row at a former factory in Coolock, Ireland that was going to be set aside to house asylum seekers. While firefighters have said this latest blaze was put under control, this fire is the latest episode in a series of unrest and violent incidents as locals protest the influx of international protection applicants. According to The Irish Times, the first of the fires on Thursday is being treated as an arson incident by the gardaí.

Fire breaks out at Ireland asylum center in suspected arson incident

Get to know Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu; he is reportedly the first Nigerian billionaire and the founding president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He established his wealth during the colonial era. When he died in 1966, his wealth was $4 billion in today’s economic value, Forbes Africa reported in 2018.

Meet Nigeria’s first billionaire who was reportedly worth $4 billion at the time of his death in 1966

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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The story of Black communities across the world continues to evolve through countless eras, civilizations, and continents. Outside of Africa, five nations stand out for their substantial Black populations. From colonial rule and the transatlantic slave trade to modern migration, the diverse social and historical experiences of these nations have molded the thriving Black populations who call them home.

Top 5 Countries Outside Africa With The Highest Black Population

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) targeted a Yemeni fuel depot and port on Saturday in a strike attack responding to Houthi rebel attacks on Israel over the past months. The strike is Israel’s first retaliation in Yemen following an attack on Tel Aviv by a Houthi drone which killed one person and injured 10 others.

Israel strikes Houthi-controlled port in Yemen

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UN human rights office expresses concern over disappearance of two Guinea activists

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday expressed concern over the disappearance of two Guinea activists after their arrest...

UN human rights office expresses concern over disappearance of two Guinea activists

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