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‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons

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The Global Story: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?

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Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons

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Study shows supervision and license conditions reduce reoffending among first-time prisoners

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