Tag: forces

Iran files charges over BBC report on girl, 16, allegedly killed by security forces in 2022 protests

JERUSALEM — Iranian prosecutors filed criminal charges on Wednesday targeting activists and journalists following a BBC report that alleged security forces had “sexually assaulted and killed” a 16-year-old girl during protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Nika Shakarami’s death also sparked widespread outrage at the time. Amini died after being detained by […]

Bridge Hit by Barge, Forces Road to Shut Down

A large barge struck a bridge in Oklahoma on Saturday, forcing state troopers to close the road for two hours. No injuries were reported, according to The Associated Press. The bridge, which carries U.S. 59 across the Arkansas River near Sallislaw, in the eastern part of the Sooner State, was reopened after it was inspected. […]

Stellantis forces workers home, then fires 400 of them

Stellantis, the automaker behind the Jeep and Chrysler brands, cut around 400 corporate employees last week after making them work from home. The company had sent a memo informing all salaried nonbargaining workers that they had to work from home on March 22. “All U.S. Eng & Tech NBU employees are expected to work from […]

Russian forces appear to torture Moscow terror suspects — electric shocks to genitals

In the grim aftermath of Friday’s devastating terror attack in Moscow, disturbing allegations have surfaced about the brutal treatment of suspects by Russian security forces. Reports suggest that detainees have experienced severe torture during interrogations. Captured footage that has spread online seemingly depicts one individual being forced to consume his own severed ear, according to […]