Tag #Accountability

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Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force

A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.

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Chief Constable Suspended Amidst Data Retention Investigation

Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg has been suspended amid an IOPC investigation into allegations of gross misconduct related to the improper retention of sensitive police information between 2016 and 2020, with a second senior officer also under investigation.

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Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns

The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...

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Trump to Mandate Disclosure of Federal Union Bargaining Costs

President-elect Donald Trump plans to mandate that all federal agencies report their collective bargaining costs with labor unions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability after a report revealed millions of dollars spent on negotiations, including \$6 million by the Small Business Admini...

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Serbian Students Protest Human Rights Abuses, Corruption Amidst Government Crackdown

Serbian university students protested human rights abuses and government corruption following a building collapse that killed 15 people in Novi Sad, facing pressure from state security and pro-government media.

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UK SAS Inquiry Reveals Allegations of War Crimes in Afghanistan

A UK parliamentary inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by British SAS forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013 has revealed testimony suggesting a "golden license to kill" and systematic cover-ups, leading to the Taliban demanding compensation.

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French Court Orders Release of Guest List for Lavish Regional Dinner

Following a legal battle, the French Council of State ruled on December 30, 2024, that the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional government must release the guest list for a €120,000 dinner held in June 2022, sparking an investigation into potential misuse of public funds.

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No Federal Charges in Louisiana Trooper's Killing of Ronald Greene

Federal prosecutors announced they will not file charges against Louisiana state troopers in the 2019 death of Ronald Greene, despite an FBI investigation and a separate inquiry finding a pattern of excessive force within the state police; the family expressed disappointment.

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Mati Fire: Deputy Fire Chief Blames Superior in Appeal

In his appeal for the 2018 Mati fire, which killed 104 people, former Deputy Fire Chief Vassilis Matthaiopoulos blamed his superior and others, citing limited resources and unclear jurisdictions as factors contributing to the tragedy. He claimed that he learned of the Daou fire from co-defendant Ioa...

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Limited IDF Success in Curbing Jewish Extremist Violence Against Palestinians

Following a January 6th attack in which three Israelis were killed and eight injured, Jewish extremists launched numerous retaliatory attacks on Palestinian villages, resulting in injuries to approximately 18 Palestinians in the first week of January. The IDF, while deploying forces to anticipate at...

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Syria's New Government Offers Amnesty to Assad Regime Intelligence Officers

In Syria, a new Islamist government is implementing a reconciliation program with former members of the Assad regime's intelligence services, accepting the surrender of thousands of officers in exchange for amnesty and avoiding revenge killings, while high-ranking officials face war crimes prosecuti...

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Syria's Missing Children: Families Search Amidst Obstacles

Following Syria's 2011 uprising, thousands of children disappeared, leaving families desperately searching for answers in orphanages and security files, facing bureaucratic hurdles and the risk of reprisal for seeking information.

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