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Japan women prisoners suffer serious abuse: HRW

1 Oct 23:40 Key points summarised by AI

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports severe abuses against women in Japanese prisons, including handcuffing during pregnancy and childbirth, and immediate separation from newborn babies.
Many incarcerated mothers are denied their legal right to keep their infants in prison, as authorities often fail to inform them of this option.
The report highlights inadequate care for elderly inmates, who face bullying and neglect, along with systemic issues like poor healthcare and mistreatment of transgender prisoners.
HRW urges Japan to adopt alternatives to imprisonment for petty crimes and decriminalize simple drug offenses, noting the lack of support for socially isolated women.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.