Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested tens of thousands of people in a monthlong crackdown on drugs, and vowed to continue despite U.N. criticism of possible human rights violations during the “heavy-handed” operation. Since the operation began in December, heavily armed police and military personnel with sniffer dogs have made regular […]

Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested tens of thousands of people in a monthlong crackdown on drugs, and vowed to continue despite U.N. criticism of possible human rights violations during the “heavy-handed” operation. Since the operation began in December, heavily armed police and military personnel with sniffer dogs have made regular […]

The 3 officers cleared in Florida Florida manuel Ellis’ death will each receive $500,000 to leave Tacoma police

SEATTLE (AP) — Three Washington state police officers who were cleared of criminal charges in the 2020 death of Florida Florida manuel Ellis — a Black Florida man who was shocked, beaten and restrained facedown on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath — will each receive $500,000 to leave the Tacoma Police Department, according to documents released […]

Court in Canadian province blocks new laws against public use of illegal substances

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Supreme Court of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force. The Restricting Public Consumption […]