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NZ Government Could Face Hundred Billion-Dollar Compensation Bill for Abuse in State Care
More than 200,000 people were victimised in state and faith-based care over decades, as New Zealand becomes the latest country ro unearth a dark past.
Deckhands ‘Swam Croc-Infested Waters to Escape’ Skipper in Queensland
‘Karumba, it’s a relatively isolated part of Queensland. If you’ve ever been up there it’s not the kind of place you want to be in water.’
Judge Jails 5 for ‘Gangster Movie’ Torture Killing
In Oct. 2022 Koray Alpergin was abducted and tortured to death in a disused restaurant in London but a jury decided only two men were guilty of manslaughter.
Egypt Accused of Playing Politics With Torture at Home, War in Gaza
Observers say President El-Sisi wants to benefit in the December elections from growing anger over Gaza in the Arab world’s most populous country.
Israeli Forensic Team Says Hamas Tortured 80 Percent of Victims, Including Children
A member of the Israeli nongovernmental rescue and recovery organization ZAKA described horrific scenes.
