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A serious dispute between a couple, both Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, has led to police involvement with allegations of dowry harassment and mental and physical torture.

A woman from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, committed suicide after enduring domestic violence in two marriages, highlighting the severe issue of marital abuse.

A woman's suicide in Jhansi, India, highlights the severe issue of marital torture she faced in both of her marriages.

Ramtin Zigorat, an Iranian gay activist and torture survivor, shares his harrowing experience fleeing the Islamic regime in Iran where homosexuality is punishable by death.

Three municipal police officers from Naucalpan are facing legal proceedings for their alleged involvement in the torture of a transgender woman, potentially leading to 30 years in prison.

A Brazilian court has suspended a prison director and 11 prison officers amid allegations of systematic torture against inmates at a detention facility.

An undercover investigation revealed a global animal abuse ring involving British women who filmed the torture of monkeys in graphic acts of cruelty.

The article discusses the opening of the first Nazi concentration camp by Adolf Hitler in March 1933, marking the beginning of systematic persecution and genocide against Jews.

A couple in Brazil was arrested for allegedly torturing their 12-year-old niece, found with visible injuries and signs of malnutrition following an anonymous tip.

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old Iranian wrestling champion, was publicly executed following protests and allegations of torture and unfair trial.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinians and calls for the arrest of key Israeli ministers.

A UN expert has accused Israel of employing systematic torture against Palestinians, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict post-October 7, 2023.

A 24-year-old fugitive was arrested in Benalmádena, Spain, as the last suspect in a high-profile kidnapping case in France involving the torture of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

A couple was arrested in Riolândia, Brazil, on suspicion of torturing their 12-year-old niece, who was found with injuries and signs of malnutrition.

A man was sentenced to 21 years in prison for brutally killing his wife in São Vicente, Brazil, using a method likened to medieval torture.

A couple has been arrested for allegedly subjecting an 11-year-old girl to severe abuse, including being dragged on a dog lead.

Estonian men are reportedly paying large sums to be humiliated and harmed, but fear and shame keep them silent about their experiences.

The Barcelona Prosecutor's Office has archived the first complaint of torture related to crimes against humanity at the Via Laietana police station, admitting that activist Blanca Serra was a victim but unable to identify the perpetrators.

Three employees of a municipal daycare in São Paulo were sentenced for torturing a non-verbal autistic girl, receiving prison terms of 2 to 3 years in an open regime.

A French court has sentenced Syrian security chief Ali Mamlouk to life in prison for his role in the torture and detention of thousands of Syrians, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Syria.

Videos of violence from the Ukraine war, including executions and desecrations, have become a lucrative business on Russian Telegram channels.

Three individuals have been arrested in Brazil for allegedly torturing a transgender woman, branding her skin with a swastika after a physical altercation related to unpaid wages.

A former Syrian prison chief, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was convicted in the U.S. for torture and immigration fraud, marking a significant moment in holding Assad-era officials accountable.

A man was kidnapped and tortured in Manaus, Brazil, being forced to call his mother during the ordeal as part of a crime linked to loan sharking.

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs refutes claims of torture against Barbie Kyagulanyi, calling it a misrepresentation of events during a security operation.

Nine municipal guards in Serra, Brazil, are under investigation for torture, extortion, and drug trafficking, following police raids at their homes.

Two young men are being investigated for the kidnapping, torture, and robbery of a man in the rural area of Altos, Piauí.

A disturbing case of animal cruelty involving baby monkeys led to the arrest of U.S. citizen Francisco Javier Ravelo, who pleaded guilty to distributing videos of their torture.

An investigation has revealed that the Comando Vermelho gang is extorting merchants and torturing drug users in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro as part of their drug trafficking operations.

A trans woman in Brazil was brutally tortured and marked with a Nazi symbol by her torturers in an act of violence and hate.

The UN's human rights chief has expressed alarm over ongoing reports of torture in Venezuelan prisons post-Maduro's removal.

The article recounts the dramatic lead-up to the inclusion of Ronaldo in Brazil's 2002 World Cup squad following a series of serious health issues that had cast doubt on his fitness and ability to compete.

Josnars Baduel, a political prisoner in Venezuela, is in critical health condition due to lack of medical care while serving a lengthy sentence under a regime accused of torture.

The Public Ministry of Rondônia has charged a father, stepmother, and grandparents in the case of a 16-year-old girl who was found dead with signs of severe abuse in Porto Velho.

Two brothers were arrested on Saturday in Brazil for allegedly kidnapping, torturing, and killing a man on a farm in the Federal District.

Three students were arrested for allegedly torturing freshmen at a technical school in Iguape, São Paulo.

Several Venezuelans are shocked to discover that Rafael Quero Silva, a military officer accused of torture during protests in Venezuela, is now working in a telenovela in the US.

A 29-year-old trans woman in Ponta Porã, Brazil, was brutally beaten and marked with a Nazi swastika, leading police to investigate the incident involving her boyfriend and two others.

Three men have been arrested for kidnapping and torturing a Romanian youth in Ejea de los Caballeros, demanding ransom for his release.

The article discusses the complexities and challenges of voting in Frankfurt, where an unusually large ballot for the city assembly election raises questions about the clarity and understanding of the voting process.

A court in Iguape, São Paulo, has ordered the arrest of one 18-year-old and the apprehension of two minors for allegedly torturing freshmen at a technical school.

Influencers in Dubai are reportedly silenced by the threat of severe consequences for speaking out about the dangers of life there amid regional conflict.

Four police officers were convicted for their role in illegal actions including torture and home invasions in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Six military police officers in Brazil are facing charges of torture for allegedly abusing a man to extract information during an incident in Anápolis.

Ukrainian authorities have identified 13 collaborators involved in the torture of civilians during the Russian occupation of Izium.

A woman has been arrested in São Paulo for allegedly torturing her three stepchildren over a period of six years.

A new prosecutor in Czechia has dropped charges against Israeli soldiers who were accused of torturing a Palestinian prisoner.

A recent decision to drop charges against Israeli soldiers accused of mistreating a Palestinian prisoner has sparked significant debate about accountability within the Israeli military.

Three students at a technical school in São Paulo are accused of torturing freshmen as part of a cruel initiation ritual, leading to a police investigation.

Morrissey's recent cancellation of his concert in Valencia highlights the challenges and frustrations faced by promoters in Spain.