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Senegal's parliament has passed a law doubling the maximum prison sentence for homosexuality from five to ten years amidst calls for the criminalization of same-sex relationships.

Senegal has approved a controversial law that increases the prison sentence for same-sex acts and criminalizes any promotion of what it terms 'acts against nature'.

Senegal's parliament has enacted a law that increases the penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison, heightening the crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

Ten agents from the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison in Rome are under investigation for alleged torture of detainees.

The Senegalese National Assembly has passed a law that doubles prison sentences for homosexual relations, now increasing the punishment to five to ten years.

The Senegalese National Assembly has passed legislation that doubles prison sentences for homosexual acts amid rising homophobia in the country.

A man in Cruzeiro, Brazil, was sentenced to two years in prison following domestic abuse allegations after his wife requested help via a note delivered by their son to school.

Senegalese lawmakers have passed a law that increases the prison sentences for homosexuality and related acts.

A 54-year-old woman in Russia has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for tearing down military recruitment posters.

A Kenyan court sentenced two individuals to 15 years in prison for violently robbing two gay men, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates as a hopeful sign for the community.

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has granted a request from bank executive Daniel Vorcaro's defense, allowing private conversations between him and his attorneys without audio or video recording.

Roberto Antonio Detrinidad, sentenced to life for a sexual assault case in San Francisco, has been granted parole after serving ten years in prison.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Teresina for the sexual abuse of his 13-year-old cousin after being a fugitive since September 2021 and previously sentenced to 24 years in prison for similar offenses.

The National Court of Spain has released a suspected drug trafficker, citing violations of his defense rights due to insufficient information about the evidence used for his imprisonment.

The Spanish prosecutor has requested a 14-year prison sentence for the father of two Terrassa sisters who were forced into marriage and later murdered in Pakistan.

Five Iranian female footballers are granted asylum in Australia to escape the threat of imprisonment in their home country.

Four women prisoners in Sierra Leone have been released as part of a football-based reform project aimed at empowering women and reforming the correctional system.

Former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is on trial for over 140 charges including corruption, in a case viewed by many as politically motivated.

The defense team for banker Daniel Vorcaro has requested that his visitation not be recorded, in accordance with regulations at federal prisons in Brazil.

Malta's Matthew Grech was acquitted after facing prison time for discussing his departure from a homosexual lifestyle during a broadcast.

The Senegalese National Assembly is set to debate a bill that would increase the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid rising crackdowns on LGBTQ+ individuals.

Jimmy Lai, the former media tycoon from Hong Kong, will not appeal his 20-year prison sentence, as confirmed by his legal team.

Rwandan Senators are advocating for the use of ankle monitors and other digital tools to alleviate overcrowding in prisons, which has recently decreased occupancy rates but remains a concern.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal his 20-year prison sentence for collusion with foreign forces and incitement, according to his lawyer.

Pro-democracy advocate and media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong for allegedly collaborating with foreign forces.

Senator Patricia Bullrich met with Nahuel Gallo, a gendarmerie officer recently released after 450 days in a Venezuelan prison, discussing his experience and expressing criticism of the AFA.

Iran's political prisoners, particularly those detained during protests, are at heightened risk amid escalating US-Israel strikes, facing dire conditions and potential disappearances.

A Chechen judge has sentenced Zarema Musaeva to nearly four years in prison for allegedly assaulting a prison guard after a retrial overturned her previous conviction.

Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali remains imprisoned in Evin prison, with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expressing deep concern for his situation.

Argentinian gendarme Nahuel Gallo was released after 448 days of arbitrary detention in Venezuela, revealing the prison conditions he experienced during his incarceration.

Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, recently released from Venezuelan prison, described the facility as a site of severe psychological torture.

Louis Arnaud, a French citizen and former hostage in Iran, shares his experiences in Evin prison and expresses concerns about the implications of US-Israeli strikes on Iranian political prisoners.

Russia's prison population has reached a historic low, according to the Deputy Chief Justice, amidst ongoing challenges to independent journalism in the country.

Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish-Iranian scientist sentenced to death, remains in isolation at the Evin prison in Iran, where he faces severe neglect and danger amidst ongoing turmoil.

María Alexandra Gómez, the wife of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, shared a family photo and a message about his suffering during 448 days in a Venezuelan prison, expressing hope for justice and the release of other political prisoners.

A 37-year-old man was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation period for targeting a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat, which has left her father questioning the adequacy of the justice system.

Three Polish men were victims of human trafficking and exploitation in Skåne, with one man so hungry he resorted to eating apples from a garden and dog food, according to Malmö District Court.

A report indicates that less than 1% of strip searches in Australian prisons are successful in revealing contraband, prompting calls for their discontinuation.

Djalali, imprisoned in Iran's notorious Evin prison, has experienced deteriorating health and communication issues, raising concerns among his family amidst reported unrest near the facility.

Amid chaos following joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran, concerns arise for Iranian-Swedish researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is imprisoned in Evin Prison after a collapse of prison control.

The Argentine government is reforming labor regulations affecting prisoners to avoid mandatory payments of bonuses and vacation days.

Tailana Moura da Silva, tragically strangled by her husband in Pernambuco, was buried in Teresina, while he faces charges of femicide.

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Poland clarifies that only the General Prosecutor's Office can represent state entities in legal matters, affecting qualified representatives seeking to assist these bodies.

Human rights organizations report a critical situation in Iran's notorious Evin prison, where inmates are reportedly not receiving food due to a collapse in prison management.

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme, has been released after 448 days in a Venezuelan prison and is returning to Argentina.

The situation in Iranian prisons has become critical, with reports indicating a lack of food and basic necessities for prisoners, particularly in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison.

Nikoo Jalilvand Fard expresses grave concern for her mother, imprisoned in Iran, fearing for her safety amidst escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

The Public Ministry of Amazonas is urging the urgent transfer of inmates due to severe overcrowding at a police station following the closure of one of its cells.

Ian Huntley, the Soham double child killer, is in critical condition after being violently attacked by an inmate at HMP Frankland.

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.