India: Surge in Summary Punishments of Muslims
(New York) – The authorities in India are increasingly using summary and abusive punishments against Muslims deemed to have broken the law, Human Rights Watch said today.
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France’s Trial for Atrocities Committed in Liberia
On October 10, 2022, the criminal trial of Kunti K., an alleged Liberian rebel commander, will begin in France.
France: Liberia Atrocity Trial
(Paris) – The trial in France of Kunti K.
Ukraine: Three Men’s Bodies Found in Forest
(Kyiv, October 4, 2022) – Russian-affiliated forces unlawfully detained and apparently killed at least three civilian men, then dumped their bodies in a forest, during Russia’s partial occupation of Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Human Rights Watch said today. This is one among many cases involving alleged war crimes that Human
Fictitious Annexation Follows 'Voting' at Gunpoint
Vladimir Putin has just signed a document claiming to annex four Russia-occupied Ukrainian territories in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Trial of Rwanda Genocide Suspect Begins in The Hague
The trial of Félicien Kabuga, for crimes committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, begins today in The Hague.
AUDIO: Ed Curtin on Perspective with Jesse Zurawell
Author and sociology teacher (and regular OffG contributor) Edward Curtin joins Jesse Zurawell on the most recent episode of Perspective from TNTRadio.
16 Must-Watch Psychopath Movies You Can’t Miss
What is it about people that draws them to psychopath movies? Is it a desire to understand the deviant mind? Or is it simply a lust for horror and depravity? Whatever the reason for our interest, Hollywood has delved into this genre for decades and with much success. After all,
REVIEW: The Rings of Power
When an author tells a story they invite you, without prejudice, to share in their imagination.
The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Organized Crime
STORY AT-A-GLANCE In this interview, investigative journalist Whitney Webb discusses her book, “ One Nation Under Blackmail: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Crime That Gave Rise to Jeffrey Epstein .” The book is so long, it was cut into two volumes. Volume 1 alone is 544 pages, but it's a fascinating
Barbara Newhall Follett: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Child Prodigy
By all accounts, budding author Barbara Newhall Follett was destined for an exciting career in the literary world.
Neom’s “The Line” – City of the Dead
The world is full of unanswered questions, beyond all limits or reason.”Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has a vision of utopia rising from the desert. It is called “Neom.” Neom combines the Greek word neos, meaning “new,” with mustaqbal, the Arabic
Landmark Prosecution of Iranian Official Gives Diaspora Hope
Earlier this summer, crowds of Iranians stood outside a Stockholm court anticipating a verdict.
Bezos Blunder: Blue Origin Rocket Fails During Liftoff
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, saw its latest rocket launch fail during liftoff this Monday.
International Criminal Court Should Reach Decision on Afghanistan
Delay in a critical International Criminal Court (ICC) ruling has protracted the wait of Afghans seeking some measure of justice for grave international crimes.