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Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India

October 20, 2025 World Justice News 0

After serving 43 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam was finally free. New evidence had exonerated him earlier this month of the murder of his former roommate. But […]

Cesar Chavez Jr jailed after US deportation

August 20, 2025 World Justice News 0

Former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has been jailed in his native Mexico after his arrest in the United States in July. The Mexican boxer was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Studio […]

Iranian scientist acquitted of stealing research deported by US

June 2, 2020 World Justice News 0

An Iranian scientist detained in the United States has left the country and is on his way back to Iran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said. Sirous Asgari, a materials science professor from Tehran, […]

Woman married to British man for 27 years deported from Britain to Singapore

February 27, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman who has been married to a British man for 27 years has been deported to Singapore. Irene Clennell was being held in a Scottish detention centre, but has now told the BBC she […]

Mexican woman with 2 children born in the US deported

February 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Mexican woman who had been living in the US since the age of 14 has been deported to Mexico. Seven protesters were arrested as they tried to block the vehicle taking her away from […]

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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 […]

Human Rights

Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

March 19, 2026 0

A judge in Poland has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, although his defence says he will appeal. Butyagin is being held in a Warsaw prison for allegedly conducting illegal […]

Human Rights

Istanbul’s ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

March 9, 2026 0

The former mayor of Istanbul is due to become the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges […]