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Colombia's peace tribunal says former rebel leaders committed war crimes against Indigenous groups

Colombia's peace tribunal says former rebel leaders committed war crimes against Indigenous groups

Colombia’s transitional justice system has charged 10 former members of the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia with war crimes and crimes against humanity

Budget cuts would impair Colombia peace court, search for disappeared, officials say

Budget cuts would impair Colombia peace court, search for disappeared, officials say

By Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Budget cuts proposed by allies of Colombia's new right-wing president would crimp investigations and trials of human rights abuses by the country's transitional justice court and hinder efforts to locate and identify 137,000 people who disappeared

Mayor Mamdani Orders Review of NYPD Use-of-Force Policies

Mayor Mamdani Orders Review of NYPD Use-of-Force Policies

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated a review of the New York Police Department's (NYPD) use-of-force policies. This directive was issued last week, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. The review aims to scrutinize the practices and protocols currently employed by the NYPD when officers use force. The announcement comes as Mayor Mamdani seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the department's procedures and potentially identify areas for reform or improvement. The specific scope and duration of the review have not been detailed, but the mayor's office is actively seeking answers regarding these critical police practices. This action underscores a focus on police accountability and community relations within the city.

Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change

Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians

Nevada Lawmakers Propose Alert System for Missing Indigenous Persons

Nevada Lawmakers Propose Alert System for Missing Indigenous Persons

Nevada state Assemblymember Shea Backus (D-Las Vegas), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, has announced a bill draft request to establish a statewide Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Alert system. This proposed legislation aims to create a coordinated statewide system for rapidly sharing information with law enforcement, Tribal Nations, media, and the public when an Indigenous person goes missing under qualifying circumstances. The alert system would function similarly to existing Amber and Silver alerts. The announcement was made on Indigenous People’s Day, highlighting the urgency of addressing the disproportionate rates of violent crime affecting Indigenous communities. The bill draft also includes omnibus language to address other issues impacting Native American communities, such as cleanup language to protect Indian children under the Indian Child Welfare Act. Native Voters Alliance Nevada assisted in authoring the bill and is prioritizing its passage in 2027.

Governor Kay Ivey Awards $5.8 Million in Grants for Alabama Traffic Safety Programs

Governor Kay Ivey Awards $5.8 Million in Grants for Alabama Traffic Safety Programs

Governor Kay Ivey has allocated nearly $5.8 million across 13 grants to bolster statewide traffic safety initiatives in Alabama. These funds, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are designed to enhance safety through a multi-faceted approach. The programs will focus on education, enforcement, technology, and direct support for law enforcement officers. Specific beneficiaries include the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), which received approximately $1.9 million for programs like the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, the Drug Recognition Expert Program, and the DUI Enforcement Program. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) secured about $1.1 million for initiatives such as the Child Passenger Safety Program and distracted driving awareness. The University of Alabama's Center for Advanced Public Safety received around $2.1 million for research and outreach, while the Office of ...

Man who planned to attack Poland's prime minister has been arrested, interior minister says

Man who planned to attack Poland's prime minister has been arrested, interior minister says

Poland's interior minister says a man who threatened to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been arrested

Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence

Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says recent attacks at Polish schools are “spontaneous acts” fueled by the online glorification of violence

AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens

Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms

Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms

President Donald Trump shows no signs of budging from a trade policy that many Americans don't like as the midterm elections loom