Australia’s human rights practices have once again been slammed in the most recent United Nations investigation. Hunger strikes, riots, stitched lips, and swallowed razors make up the tragic mosaic of Australian detention centers, and is reflected in the report, put together by Juan Mendez, the UN’s special rapporteur on abuse and torture. Tensions are at a high,…
Two Australian citizens, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be transferred to their place of execution on Nusakambangan Island at noon today. Execution will be imminent, once on the island, they’ll be given just 72 hours notice before facing a firing squad of twelve gunmen. They’ll be given the choice to stand, sit, or kneel; and…
A video has been released by the Islamic State group purporting to show the beheading of Kenji Goto. Circus Bazaar recently covered ISIL and the Japanese hostage situation, with statements from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the nation would do everything in their power to have the second Japanese prisoner, Kenji Goto released. The recording,…
A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) is here. The new star wars trailer just debuted. JJ Abrams shows off his deft ability to play on our nostalgia while not going over board. The new light saber design as well…
