Thousands of Ukrainian Civilians Held in Russian Prisons
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians, including at least six mayors, are held captive in Russian prisons; 3,767 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released; the confirmed death of Mayor Matviiev after two years and eight months of torture in captivity highlights the systematic nature of the abuses.
Thousands of Ukrainian Civilians Held in Russian Prisons
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians, including at least six mayors, are held captive in Russian prisons; 3,767 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released; the confirmed death of Mayor Matviiev after two years and eight months of torture in captivity highlights the systematic nature of the abuses.
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56% Bias Score
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
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36% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Loses Chance for NATO Membership and Traditional Peace Treaty with Russia
A Ukrainian lawmaker stated that due to the current conflict, Ukraine has lost its chance for NATO membership and a "normal" peace treaty with Russia, significantly impacting its future security and geopolitical standing.
Ukraine Loses Chance for NATO Membership and Traditional Peace Treaty with Russia
A Ukrainian lawmaker stated that due to the current conflict, Ukraine has lost its chance for NATO membership and a "normal" peace treaty with Russia, significantly impacting its future security and geopolitical standing.
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40% Bias Score
Iranian Woman Flogged 74 Times for Hijab Defiance
An Iranian woman was flogged 74 times for refusing to wear a hijab, sustaining severe injuries; video evidence reveals the brutality of Iran's enforcement of Islamic dress code laws, highlighting systemic gender apartheid and inspiring ongoing resistance.
Iranian Woman Flogged 74 Times for Hijab Defiance
An Iranian woman was flogged 74 times for refusing to wear a hijab, sustaining severe injuries; video evidence reveals the brutality of Iran's enforcement of Islamic dress code laws, highlighting systemic gender apartheid and inspiring ongoing resistance.
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64% Bias Score
Bahamas Rejects Trump's Deportation Plan
The Bahamas rejected a Trump administration proposal to accept deported migrants, challenging the incoming president's plans for mass deportations and potentially signaling broader resistance from other countries.
Bahamas Rejects Trump's Deportation Plan
The Bahamas rejected a Trump administration proposal to accept deported migrants, challenging the incoming president's plans for mass deportations and potentially signaling broader resistance from other countries.
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56% Bias Score
Borkum Island Bans Violent Tradition at Klaasohm Festival
The Klaasohm festival on Borkum Island, Germany, will eliminate the tradition of beating women with cow horns following a report detailing violent assaults; organizers are implementing a safety plan, and police presence will be increased.
Borkum Island Bans Violent Tradition at Klaasohm Festival
The Klaasohm festival on Borkum Island, Germany, will eliminate the tradition of beating women with cow horns following a report detailing violent assaults; organizers are implementing a safety plan, and police presence will be increased.
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44% Bias Score
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
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52% Bias Score
Martial Law Declared in South Korea, Sparking Mass Protests
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on December 4, 2023, prompting mass protests in Seoul as citizens rallied outside the National Assembly building against the military's actions, which included sealing the parliament building and restricting access.
Martial Law Declared in South Korea, Sparking Mass Protests
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on December 4, 2023, prompting mass protests in Seoul as citizens rallied outside the National Assembly building against the military's actions, which included sealing the parliament building and restricting access.
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60% Bias Score
Martial Law Declaration in South Korea Sparks Outrage and Impeachment Bid
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law for six hours on Tuesday sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation, with opposition parties moving to impeach him, amid concerns over a return to the country's authoritarian past.
Martial Law Declaration in South Korea Sparks Outrage and Impeachment Bid
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration of martial law for six hours on Tuesday sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation, with opposition parties moving to impeach him, amid concerns over a return to the country's authoritarian past.
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48% Bias Score
US Argues Against Climate Change Liability at ICJ Hearing
The U.S. presented its oral statement to the ICJ on December 4th, arguing against financial liability for past greenhouse gas emissions and rejecting the existence of an international human right to a healthy environment, while acknowledging the need to address climate change through existing framew...
US Argues Against Climate Change Liability at ICJ Hearing
The U.S. presented its oral statement to the ICJ on December 4th, arguing against financial liability for past greenhouse gas emissions and rejecting the existence of an international human right to a healthy environment, while acknowledging the need to address climate change through existing framew...
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52% Bias Score