Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea’s prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
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Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
Published On 5 Apr 2026
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Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure
There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
Cuba pardons more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure
Releasing political prisoners in Cuba has long been a US core demand as oil blockade continues.
Eight countries condemn Israel’s one-sided death penalty for Palestinians
Muslim-majority nations denounce Israel’s ‘increasingly discriminatory’ practices that ‘entrench a system of apartheid’.
UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists
In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the UK.
Israel’s use of death penalty law on Palestinians to constitute ‘war crime’
Civil society joins protests in West Bank, EU voices express ‘great concern’ about Israel’s law targeting Palestinians.
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Outrage and condemnation over Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians
Outrage and widespread condemnation has followed Israel legalising the death penalty for Palestinians.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail
Campaigners believe 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah was arrested over an Instagram post.
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‘Keffiyehs seized, left to die’: Inside the Palestine Action hunger strike
Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.
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Afghanistan frees detained US citizen Dennis Coyle as gesture of ‘goodwill’
US State Secretary Marco Rubio welcomes Coyle’s release as ‘positive step’ and thanks Qatar and the UAE for their help.
