Explainer – How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?
The Hague, The NetherlandsReuters More than 71,000 alleged war crimes have been reported in Ukraine since Russia invaded, but bringing them to trial is no simple task. Ukrainian and Western authorities say there is evidence of murders and executions, shelling of civilian infrastructure, forced deportations, child abductions, torture, sexual violence and illegal detention. A volunteer […]
Pope asks US bishop to resign after cover-up investigation
Rome, ItalyAP A bishop in Minnesota resigned Tuesday at the request of Pope Francis after he was investigated by the Vatican for allegedly interfering with past investigations into clergy sexual abuse, officials said. The Vatican said Francis accepted the resignation of Crookston Bishop Michael Hoeppner and named a temporary replacement to run the diocese. Hoeppner […]
Mexico human trafficking cases rise by a third but many states found lagging
Tijuana, MexicoThomson Reuters Foundation State human trafficking investigations in Mexico rose by a third last year, but academics and activists said that many parts of the country appeared to be struggling to tackle the crime. State authorities launched 515 trafficking cases last year – up from 385 in 2018 – according to new government data. […]
SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE: INSIDE THE WORK OF THE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION
DAVID ADAMS speaks with investigator ‘V’, about his work conducting human trafficking and slavery-related investigations for the International Justice Mission…