Deaths and abuse in UK immigration detention – my research shows extent of mental health problem: The death of 39-year-old Frank Ospina, a Colombian man in immigration detention in the UK, shocked his family. Ospina was awaiting deportation, and his mental health appeared to deteriorate rapidly. He is thought to have taken his own life …
Refugees: the trauma of life in limbo in immigration detention – podcast: A protester outside an immigration detention facility in Melbourne, Austraila. FiledIMAGE/Shutterstock The life of limbo for people in immigration detention is often deeply traumatic. In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly, we talk to two experts on immigration detention in Australia and …
South Africa in the news: 12 Dockworkers In NDLEA Detention Over N9.5bn Cocaine Shipment: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stated that it has 12 dockworkers at the Apapa Seaport, Lagos in detention over the importation of cocaine valued at N9.5 billion.: “South Africa” – BingNews A Fragile Win: Climate Pact Reached at Glasgow …
Arbitrary detention and torture in Uganda: the government ignores the law: A patrol car of the Ugandan police is seen stationed outside the headquarters of the Uganda oppposition party National Unity Platform (NUP) on January 20, 2021. Photo by SUMY SADURNI/AFP via Getty Images In Uganda, there have been widespread allegations of arbitrary detention and …
South Africa in the news: Standard Bank’s Angola Ambitions Undeterred by Partner Detention: Angola is among the top six contributors to Standard Bank’s earnings from operations on the continent outside of South Africa. A presence in 20 sub-Saharan African countries has …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa scraps AstraZeneca vaccine, will give J&J jabs: …
South Africa in the news: Tearful Mexican cartel chief threatens government after mother’s detention: One of the most wanted Mexican cartel leaders threatened the government and his arch-foes in highly unusual video messages, including one where he can be s …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s coronavirus epicentre is nearing its peak: South Africa’s …
Man accused of peeing in Hernando County Detention Center parking lot arrested for DUI: A man has been arrested for DUI on Saturday after reportedly peeing in the Hernando County Detention Center parking lot in front of deputies. According to authorities, a detention sergeant saw a 2017 red Chevrolet Impala driving erratically in the parking …
Brutality of British immigration detention system laid bare: An exposé of an immigration removal centre has uncovered shocking levels of violence and abuse directed at detainees awaiting potential deportation from the UK. While some staff at the Brook House centre for men near Gatwick Airport, run by the company G4S, tried to control the “chaos”, …
Royal massacre and king’s detention point to what Uganda is becoming: A police officer takes a picture of a royal guard to Charles Wesley Mumbere, king of the Rwenzururu kingdom, during the November crackdown. Reuters/James Akena The state security assault on palace guards in which more than 100 were killed at the end of November …