April 2026 – World Justice News

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge

April 10, 2026 World Justice News 0

A man who was convicted of killing his abused wife after she jumped from a motorway bridge has been jailed for eight years. Kimberly Milne died aged 28 after being struck by multiple vehicles on […]

Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses extradition battle

April 8, 2026 World Justice News 0

A 72-year-old Chilean woman suspected of having kidnapped and tortured dissidents during the military rule of Gen Augusto Pinochet has lost her lengthy legal battle against being extradited from Australia. Adriana Rivas moved to Australia […]

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

April 8, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police in Ethiopia have arrested a man accused of being at the centre of a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking ring that since 2018 has lured thousands of people to Libya, where they hoped to travel […]

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 World Justice News 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings

April 6, 2026 World Justice News 0

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported. Karim Khan KC, who investigates war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, has […]

Alcatraz: Trump wants $152m to reopen jail as ‘state-of-the-art ⁠prison

April 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

Donald Trump has asked for $152m (£115m) to reopen the former Alcatraz jail so it can become a “state-of-the-art” prison. The president’s plea for the money was included in a proposed budget plan released by the White […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]

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Month: April 2026

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge

Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses extradition battle

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings

Alcatraz: Trump wants $152m to reopen jail as ‘state-of-the-art ⁠prison