extrajudicial killing

People hold posters as they take part in a demonstration against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, at the Emancipation park in Kingston, Jamaica, June 6, 2020.

Amid global protests, Jamaicans confront their own problems with policing

June 22, 2020Violence

Jamaica shares the US’ history of colonialism and slavery, and now has one of the highest rates of fatal police shootings. Activists there are thinking about what the global moment of police accountability could mean for their country.

Eloy Rojas Mamani, right, gestures toward his wife Etelvina Ramos Mamani are shown standing next to each other with Eloy wearing a dark suit and Etelvina wearing a white top.

‘October Massacre’ victims’ trial highlights traumas in Bolivia

December 16, 2019

The Philippine leader apparently just confessed extrajudicial killings. Opponents want an investigation.

September 28, 2018

Jennelyn Olaires, the partner of Michael Siaron whom police said was killed by a vigilante group in Manila.

The rule of law in the Philippines gives way to more summary executions

August 10, 2016Conflict