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US naval exercises: aboard the USS Enterprise
27/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US naval exercises: aboard the USS Enterprise

The Persian Gulf is the backdrop to a show of military might as Iran and America carry out naval exercises just several hundred kilometres apart. Next, the US presidential campaign heats up with the latest polls showing President Obama widening his lead over his Republican rival Mitt Romney. Finally, a report reveals that 60 percent of Mexican prisons are now being run by their inmates.
Thornike Gordadze, Georgia's State Minister for EU and Euro-Atlantic integration
24/09/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Thornike Gordadze, Georgia's State Minister for EU and Euro-Atlantic integration

Graphic video footage of inmates in a prison in the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia being abused by guards has made headlines across the world. To what extend will the parliamentary elections on October 1st be impacted by this scandal? Douglas Herbert asks Thornike Gordadze, Georgia's State Minister for EU and Euro-Atlantic integration.
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Protests erupt in Georgia over prison abuse videos
19/09/2012 - GEORGIA

Protests erupt in Georgia over prison abuse videos

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili dispatched police Wednesday to replace prison guards who were suspended after videos allegedly showing them beating and raping prisoners sparked protests. The minister of prisons resigned over the scandal.
US hands over 'Guantanamo of Afghanistan' prison
10/09/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

US hands over 'Guantanamo of Afghanistan' prison

The notorious US-run Bagram prison, known as the "Guantanamo Bay of Afghanistan" for its suspected human rights abuses, was placed under control of Afghan authorities on Monday, though the fate of its more than 3,000 inmates was unclear.
US hands over 'Guantanamo of Afghanistan' prison
10/09/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

US hands over 'Guantanamo of Afghanistan' prison

The notorious US-run Bagram prison, known as the "Guantanamo Bay of Afghanistan" for its suspected human rights abuses, was placed under control of Afghan authorities on Monday, though the fate of its more than 3,000 inmates was unclear.
Rival gangs spark deadly prison riot in Venezuela
20/08/2012 - VENEZUELA

Rival gangs spark deadly prison riot in Venezuela

More than 20 prisoners and a visitor have been killed in clashes between rival gangs in a prison near Caracas. The fight erupted on Sunday night.
Inside French prisons, and dodgy air quality outside
07/08/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Inside French prisons, and dodgy air quality outside

The French newspapers are reporting from the Middle East on the defection of Syria’s Prime Minister and its fallout. They also cast a look at France’s prison system, and one paper carries prisoner testimony in a prison near Lyon. And finally, what is happening to the air in France’s cities?
'The Battle of the Empty Stomachs'
22/05/2012 - WEST BANK

'The Battle of the Empty Stomachs'

Palestinians nicknamed it "the battle of the empty stomachs". For weeks, 1,600 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails refused food and drink in what became the longest ever mass hunger strike. Israel finally capitulated and a deal was reached, allowing those in isolation back onto the general wards, and visas for those family members wishing to visit from Gaza. In exchange, prisoners agreed not to carry out "security activities" such as recruiting for terrorist missions.
Christiane Taubira: the right's new Twitter target
21/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Christiane Taubira: the right's new Twitter target

France's new justice minister, Christiane Taubira, is the target of a negative Twitter campaign, as the opposition take to their keyboards to criticise the new cabinet. We also look at the upcoming parliamentary elections, and the challenges facing French voters who live abroad. Finally, we discover a hair-raising bet that saw one football managing sporting his team's colours - on his head.
'Black jails': illegal detention becoming more common in China
14/05/2012 - CHINA

'Black jails': illegal detention becoming more common in China

The recent case of Chen Guangcheng has brought to the fore China's practise of detaining dissidents under illegal house arrest. Chen, who is blind, managed to escape from under the noses of his guards. But few others are able to do the same. Often, these prisoners are held in apartments, hotel rooms, or out in the country - and some are never heard of again.
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