Dozens Killed, Six Abducted in Attack on Uganda School

Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people, including 38 students, who were burned, shot, or hacked to death by attackers at a secondary school. 

At least six people were abducted by the rebels, who fled across the porous border into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after the grisly raid. 

We Will Never Forget the Scars and Pains of Conflict: Nepal Study on Opportunities for Reparations for Victims and Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

This report presents the findings from research on the needs and expectations of women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Nepal. Based on in-depth interviews, it explores what happened to these survivors during the country’s decade-long war (1996-2006), what they need now in the form of reparations, and the many challenges they still face. It proposes steps for how Nepal’s government might implement reparations, in coordination with victims, civil society groups, and international stakeholders.

Afghan Migrants Kidnapped and Tortured on Iran-Turkey Border

Afghans fleeing the Taliban are being kidnapped and tortured by gangs as they try to cross the border between Iran and Turkey on their way to Europe, a BBC investigation has found. The gangs then send videos of the abuse to the families of migrants being held hostage, demanding a ransom for their release. 

Netherlands and Canada Ask World Court to Rule on Syria Torture Claims

The Netherlands and Canada have submitted a case against Syria to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over allegations of torture. 

Their application accuses the Syrian government of committing "countless violations of international law" since the country's civil war began in 2011. 

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