Global Scan
December 06, 2013
Here are just a few of the many stories and memories about Nelson Mandela that people are sharing. Also, the US military says it will stop revealing hunger strikes at Guantanamo Bay. And we tell of a famous filmmaker who may pay a hefty price for violating China's one-child policy, while another man talks up the male pill. All that and more, in today's Global Scan.
Justice
The world stands with Orlando (PHOTOS)
The World
June 13, 2016
As news of the tragedy in Orlando spread, vigils sprung up in cities all around world. Here are photos from many countries showing people standing in solidarity with the fallen in Orlando.
Justice
These asylum-seekers are being forced to raise their kids in immigration 'jails'
The World
July 07, 2016
Even short-term stays in immigration detention can be harmful to children, say mental health experts. So why does the US government still hold young asylum-seekers?
Conflict
Investigation reveals injustices in private prisoner transport industry
The Takeaway
July 13, 2016
At least four people have died in the backs of private prison transport vans since 2012 — two from ulcers that coroners later said could have been easily treated. Another dozen prisoners and guards have died in crashes since 2000.
Justice
Indiana Court overturns feticide conviction of Purvi Patel
Indiana Public Media
July 22, 2016
Purvi Patel was sentenced to 20 years in prison over the death of her unborn child. A court on Friday overturned that conviction.
Conflict
'Missing' ex-Gitmo inmate has resurfaced in Venezuela
GlobalPost
July 27, 2016
Uruguayan officials caused a stir last month when they said Abu Wa’el Dhiab, a free man released from Guantanámo Bay prison, had quietly left the country. Now he has reportedly resurfaced in Venezuela, aiming to travel to Turkey to reunite with his family.
Justice
Refugees don’t always trust cops, so Boise has one just to help them
The World
October 19, 2016
The US will resettle close to 85,000 refugees from across the globe here this year. Many have been ending up in Boise, Idaho. So many in fact, that the city now has a special police officer assigned to that community.
Conflict
Colombian war victims struggle to find justice. For a while, this girl only wanted revenge.
The World
November 04, 2016
Research shows that in post-conflict countries where women are recognized as victims and awarded justice, peace is more likely to last. But as Colombia tentatively moves towards peace, how much justice can women expect?
Justice
How this torture survivor from Chad made good on 'a pact with God'
The World
January 18, 2017
Souleymane Guengueng, at home in the Bronx, once helped imprison a brutal former president of Chad. Now, he hopes to teach others how he did it.
Justice
Why a recent Supreme Court decision on bonds is a ‘red flag’ for immigrants in detention
The World
March 01, 2018
A battle is on over the constitutionality of indefinite immigrant detention.