Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Men accused of Islamic State links await questioning at Al-Karkh prison in Iraq following their transfer from northeast Syria, February 12, 2026. © 2026 Hadi Mizban/AP Photo Nearly 5,700 men and boys held as alleged Islamic State (ISIS) members and transferred to Iraq in early 2026 are at risk of abuse including imminent prosecution for adults in unfair trials, followed by execution.Dozens of countries are stalling on repatriating and providing aid to their nationals detained in Iraq amid allegations of torture, as well as grave illnesses and several deaths in custody.Governments…

Read complete article

~	Brazil elections 2026: First-round victories demand a commitment to democracy by the far-right that has not yet been made

~	Brazil’s “New Republic” is dead, and what comes next has not yet been born

~	Friendships are important. Could (or should) they be legally recognised?

~	Aboriginal historian Barry Corr vividly investigates colonisation – but is less convincing on politics

~	The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ

~	Breaking up NZ’s power gentailers sounds appealing. The consequences may not be

~	Your say: week beginning October 5

~	Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses

~	The ‘dream job’ myth: Why a fulfilling career does not have to define your life

~	Protecting endangered species must include supporting habitats and nearby human settlements