Resolute Mining’s CEO, Terry Holohan, and two other executives have been detained by the Malian military junta. This incident highlights the increasing risks for foreign mining companies operating in Mali as the government tightens its control over the sector and seeks to renegotiate contracts under a new mining code. The detention comes amidst concerns over the company’s practices and follows a similar incident involving Barrick Gold earlier this year.
Vasundhara Oswal, daughter of Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal, has been detained in Uganda for over three weeks. Her family, including her younger sister Riddhi Oswal, has spoken out about the ordeal, highlighting the alleged corruption and lack of due process in the Ugandan legal system. The Oswals are desperately seeking her release while facing immense guilt and helplessness.
Viktoriia Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist known for her coverage of the Russian occupation, has died in detention in Russia. Her death has sparked outrage and concern, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists working in conflict zones. Roshchyna’s disappearance and subsequent death raise serious questions about the treatment of prisoners in Russian custody.
Michelle Brané, an activist who advocates defunding ICE, has been appointed as the immigration detention ombudsman at the Department of Homeland Security. Her appointment has raised concerns among former ICE officials who believe she is unfit for the role due to her previous statements against the agency’s enforcement actions and her opposition to migrant detention. The Biden administration has defended the appointment, citing Brané’s experience in family reunification. Meanwhile, ICE has increased its audits of detention facilities, which some officials believe may be undermined by Brané’s opposition to the agency’s mission.
