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"Russian Security Services' Brutal Treatment of Terror Suspects Sparks International Outcry"
world-news2 years ago

"Russian Security Services' Brutal Treatment of Terror Suspects Sparks International Outcry"

Russian authorities shared graphic footage of the violent interrogation of four Tajikistani citizens suspected of carrying out a terrorist attack in Moscow, justifying it as a prevention measure and a response to public demand for "blood and revenge." The footage, including scenes of torture such as ear-cutting and electrocution, was reportedly sanctioned by security officials and widely spread on social media. While some officials support the approach, others fear it could lead to a return of the death penalty and widespread abuse of power, with conflicting reports on whether the federal authorities approved the public sharing of the videos.

Israel's Political Turmoil Threatens Stability and Democracy.
politics3 years ago

Israel's Political Turmoil Threatens Stability and Democracy.

Heads of Israel’s strategic-security agencies have issued stark warnings in recent days to Netanyahu about the disastrous effects of the deep constitutional changes he is spearheading, especially legislation giving the government control over Supreme Court appointments. Israel is experiencing severe political turmoil and protests against the judicial overhaul plan. Netanyahu is facing rebellion in the ranks, and his son Yair Netanyahu is sending troops into action. The concern is that Israel is turning into a dictatorship, and Israelis who want to return may find their country has changed.

Security agencies accused of luring military personnel from overseas.
politics3 years ago

Security agencies accused of luring military personnel from overseas.

A former US Marine Corps pilot, Daniel Duggan, may have been "lured" from China to Australia by security agencies before his arrest, according to his lawyer. Duggan is facing extradition to the US on charges of breaking US law by training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers. His extradition case has been adjourned until May as his lawyers seek access to documents from Australian government agencies for his defence. Duggan's lawyer said that if Australian security agencies had given Duggan a security clearance to provide "a false sense that he would be able to return to Australia," it would be "a matter of grave significance."

Allegations of Foreign Influence in Arrests of Military Personnel and Pilots
crime3 years ago

Allegations of Foreign Influence in Arrests of Military Personnel and Pilots

A former US Marine Corps pilot, Daniel Duggan, may have been "lured" from China to Australia by security agencies before his arrest on charges of breaking US law by training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers. Duggan's extradition case was adjourned until May as his lawyers seek access to documents from Australian government agencies for his defense. Duggan's lawyer said the pilot had been given a security clearance by the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation to start a new aviation job before he returned from China, but an arrest warrant was issued while he was on the plane home and his security clearance was revoked.