Basic Rights, Not Luxuries: CPT Minimum Standards for Prison Hygiene and Livability

Access to clean drinking water is not a privilege of citizenship or a reward for good behavior; it is a fundamental human right. Yet, across various detention facilities, the failure to provide this basic necessity transforms a legal sentence into a precarious struggle for survival. When the state assumes total control over an individual’s environment, … Read more

Trump Warns of New Attacks on Iran as Tehran Defies US Naval Blockade

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is facing a critical juncture as President Donald Trump weighs a new peace proposal from Tehran while simultaneously escalating diplomatic tensions with European allies. In a series of statements made over the weekend, the U.S. President indicated that while he is reviewing a 14-point plan to … Read more

"Iran Crisis Update: US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz – Latest News & Trump’s Response"

Iran War Escalates as UAE Exits OPEC, Trump Rejects Hormuz Proposal Sofia, Bulgaria — The two-month-old war between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran has entered a perilous fresh phase, reshaping global energy markets and testing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from … Read more