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Milwaukee Tragedy: Mother Demands Stricter Gun Control After 14-Year-Old Son’s Fatal Shooting

Milwaukee, WI – A community in Milwaukee is in mourning following the tragic shooting death of a 14-year-old boy near 21st and Concordia streets. The teen, identified by his mother Kamid Everett as Bryant Triplett, was fatally shot in an incident involving another teenager. According to Everett, the incident unfolded at a friend’s house where Bryant was spending time. She described her son as a homebody who enjoyed video games, not someone typically involved in …

Community Demands Action After Brutal Assault on Two Women Shakes Phuket

Phuket, Thailand — A violent incident targeting two women in Thailand has ignited widespread condemnation and calls for stronger measures to ensure public safety. The attack, which occurred late Saturday night in a bustling area of Phuket, has sparked a heated discussion on women’s safety across the nation. Authorities reported that the two victims, whose names have not been released, were admitted to a local hospital with multiple injuries. Witnesses say a group of men …

Amnesty International Demands Investigation into Fatal Crackdown on PTI Protesters in Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan – Human rights group Amnesty International has urgently called for an investigation into the recent violent crackdown against protesters in Islamabad, involving multiple deaths and widespread detentions. The unrest broke out as supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the opposition party, gathered to demand the release of their leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Babu Ram Pant, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, emphasized the severity of the crackdown, describing the …

Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh Demands Justice for 2018 Bishwa Ijtema Violence Victims, Sets Government Ultimatum for April 2025

Dhaka, Bangladesh – On December 1, 2024, members of Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh convened at the National Press Club, drawing attention to unresolved injustices stemming from a violent outbreak in 2018 during the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the world’s largest Muslim congregations, held near the Turag River in Tongi. Mufti Amanul Haq narrated the harrowing details of the assault, which targeted followers of the Tablighi Jamaat. Leading the condemnation, Mufti Haq recounted how an armed faction, allegedly …

PAXTON SUED OVER LGBTQ RECORD DEMANDS IN TRANS YOUTH CASE

Austin, Texas – A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he demanded records from an LGBTQ group supporting families seeking transition-related medical care for transgender youths. The group, PFLAG, described Paxton’s demand as an overreach and retaliation for their involvement in lawsuits regarding minors’ access to gender-affirming care in Texas. The lawsuit aims to block Paxton’s demand, alleging violations of freedom of petition, speech, assembly, and protection against unjustified searches …

Daughter Demands Accountability and Inquest in Wake of UK MP’s Tragic Murder

London, UK – The unresolved questions surrounding the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, a Conservative MP, continue to stir controversy and emotional responses, particularly from his grieving family. Sir David was fatally stabbed during a meeting with constituents in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on October 15, 2021. His death not only sent shockwaves across the political spectrum but also left his family demanding answers and accountability from the law enforcement agencies they believe failed to protect …

Grandmother Demands Increased Police Presence After Fifth Fatal Shooting at Macon Intersection

Macon, Ga. – Within the city of Macon, the intersection of Ibex Street and Chappell Street has emerged as a focal point of persistent violence, marked by repeated tragedies affecting local families. In the latest incident, a young man of 28 years, Deundrae Santonio Gay, tragically lost his life in a shooting that unfolded on Sunday. This incident has rekindled the community’s outcry for heightened police presence, particularly in light of the area’s history of …

ACHIK Demands Justice After Heinous Attack on Garo Families in Bangladesh; Urges Protection for Indigenous Communities

Tura, India – The A’chik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK), an organization representing the Garo indigenous community, has issued a firm condemnation of a recent violent attack on two Garo families in Bangladesh. The incident, which occurred on October 15, 2024, in Babelakona, has sparked outrage and a call for swift justice. According to ACHIK, the targeted families, including individuals named Bisso Mree, Eva Mree, and Stanton Mree, faced what has been described as a …

Medicare Confusion: Sen. Mayfield Demands Answers on Mission Hospital’s Status

Asheville, North Carolina – State Senator Julie Mayfield expressed frustration over the lack of confirmation from Medicare officials regarding the immediate jeopardy status of Mission Hospital. Mayfield’s concerns stem from a previous statement by a Mission Hospital spokesperson announcing the approval of dropping the hospital’s immediate jeopardy patient status by federal inspectors. Mayfield highlighted her dissatisfaction with the lack of confirmation from Medicare officials during a recent interaction, emphasizing the need for transparency in the …

Pension Crisis: Supreme Court Demands Equitable Solution for Retired District Judges

New Delhi, India – The Supreme Court in India has expressed concern over the pension amount received by retired district judges, prompting the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to question how these individuals would survive on amounts as low as Rs 19,000-20,000 after years of service. The issue arose during a hearing of a petition from the All-India Judges Association, where it was highlighted that some High Court judges faced salary payment issues due …