Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is on December 16.
Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is on December 16.
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40% Bias Score
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
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44% Bias Score
"Kenyan Court Convicts Man in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist"
"A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is scheduled for December 16."
"Kenyan Court Convicts Man in Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist"
"A Kenyan court found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty of murdering LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box in January 2023; sentencing is scheduled for December 16."
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20% Bias Score
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
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
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24% Bias Score
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
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68% Bias Score
Rebels Capture Strategic Syrian City of Hama
Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have encircled and entered the strategically important Syrian city of Hama, resulting in intense fighting and over 115,000 displaced people.
Rebels Capture Strategic Syrian City of Hama
Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have encircled and entered the strategically important Syrian city of Hama, resulting in intense fighting and over 115,000 displaced people.
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48% 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