Death In Custody

General during Argentina's military dictatorship sentenced to life in prison - 14 August 2009

Santiago Omar Riveros, who ran a detention centre, was found guilty of torturing and beating to death a 15 year old boy. He is also accused of over 40 crimes against humanity involving victims of the era's so-called "disappeared".

Death in custody in France highlights police abuse accusations - 17 July 2009

The death follows the publication of an Amnesty International report detailing human rights violations committed by French police officers.

Libyan activist dies in hospital in Jordan - 21 May 2009

A prominent Libyan political activist died in hospital in Jordan on Thursday following his release from detention in Libya just over two weeks ago.

No progress in Chechnya without accountability - 17 April 2009

There can be no stability and security for the people of Chechnya, until those responsible for gross human rights abuses in the country over the last 10 years are brou

Border guards die in custody in Bangladesh - 27 March 2009

Four detained border guards have died in Bangladesh in the past two weeks.

US teenager killed by police Taser attack - 23 March 2009

A 15-year-old boy died after he was shocked with a Taser gun in Michigan.

Deaths in custody in Iran highlight prison authorities' disregard for life - 20 March 2009

The death in custody of an internet blogger in Iran on Wednesday raised renewed fears that prisoners in the country are being denied medical treatment, possibly as a

Thirteen die in Mozambican police cell - 20 March 2009

At least 13 people have died while held in custody in an overcrowded police cell in Mozambique.

Greek prisoner activist found dead during prisoner transfer - 20 March 2009

Early on Wednesday morning, a Greek prisoner actively engaged in defending prisoners’ rights was found dead.