Inquiry Archives

Two Suspicious Deaths Under Investigation in Massena Home, Authorities Expand Inquiry

Massena, NY — Authorities are investigating the suspicious deaths of two men found in a Massena home, prompting a significant police presence on Beach Street and raising concerns within the community. The findings emerged after law enforcement responded to a call just before 1 p.m. on Monday. Upon their arrival, officers from the Massena Police Department, assisted by New York State Police, discovered the bodies inside the home. Investigators are treating the case with urgency …

Amnesty International Calls for Inquiry into Fatal Crackdown on PTI Protesters in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the use of force by security personnel against protesters in Pakistan’s capital, labeling the government’s response a “brutal and lethal crackdown.” The human rights group’s demands follow several days of intense protests led by supporters of the political party PTI, which opposes the current regime. The confrontation peaked late Tuesday when police and security forces deployed tear gas and rubber bullets …

Comprehensive Inquiry Set to Examine All 18 Fatalities Following Catastrophic Cyclone Gabrielle and Preceding Floods

Hastings, New Zealand — An extensive coroner’s investigation is underway into 18 deaths associated with Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding events, including a probing look at whether inadequate response during the disasters may have contributed to these fatalities. The inquiry, led by Coroner Erin Woolley, encompasses a series of tragic events that started with severe flooding during the Auckland Anniversary Weekend beginning on January 27, 2023, and continued with the devastating impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, …

Fatal Dispute in Sparks: Man Dies Following Late-Night Shooting, Suspect Cooperates with Police Inquiry

Sparks, Nev. – A fatal shooting incident that erupted after a dispute late Saturday night in west Sparks resulted in the death of one man, local law enforcement officials reported. The incident, which occurred in a residential area near Teglia’s Paradise Park, has since drawn the attention of the Sparks Police Department, which continues to investigate the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. According to police reports, the altercation took place at an …

Inquest to Probe Deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Floods; Devising Scope of Coroner’s Inquiry

Auckland, New Zealand — In the wake of last year’s devastating weather events in Auckland, a series of coronial inquests are set to unravel the circumstances that led to multiple fatalities, including the tragic loss of two volunteer firefighters. The Auckland District Court is hosting the first of these scope hearings today, bringing attention to the severity of the destruction caused by mass floods followed by Cyclone Gabrielle. The proceedings, expected to last two days, …

British Inquiry Unveils Tragic Role of Innocent Victim in Brazen International Assassination Plot

Salisbury, England – A public inquiry has unveiled that Dawn Sturgess, a British woman who lost her life after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok, was inadvertently embroiled in what has been described as an “illegal and outrageous international assassination attempt.” Sturgess, 44, a mother of three, succumbed to the effects of the nerve agent in July 2018. She was poisoned after mistaking a discarded bottle containing Novichok for perfume. The fatal incident …

Thai Woman Hospitalized with Severe Injuries After Assault by Boyfriend Over Tardiness Inquiry

PATTAYA, Thailand — An October 8 assault has left a 27-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Panpanat, with severe injuries including a collapsed lung, after what began as a routine inquiry into her boyfriend’s late return escalated into a violent attack. Currently hospitalized and dependent on a ventilator, she recounted the harrowing experience during a video call from her hospital bed. According to Panpanat, who has been in a relationship with the perpetrator for over …

Call for Justice: Human Rights Groups Demand Inquiry into Nairobi Gen Z Protest Deaths and Disappearances

Nairobi, Kenya — Human rights organizations in Kenya have called for a comprehensive investigation into the events surrounding recent youth-led protests in Nairobi that saw multiple deaths and injuries. In a press conference, representatives from the Law Society of Kenya, Amnesty International, and other advocacy groups, highlighted the deaths of protesters and damage to the Parliament building as significant failures in police coordination and response. The protests, which were announced well in advance, aimed to …

Survivors Await Crucial Findings as Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report is Released

London, UK – The long-anticipated report from the inquiry into the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed several lives and shattered a community nearly six years ago, was delivered on Wednesday. Survivors and the families of the victims have expressed a cautious optimism that the findings may provide the answers and accountability they have been seeking since the tragedy occurred in June 2017. The inferno engulfed the 24-story residential building located in West London, leading …

UK Inquiry Reveals Dire Failings in COVID-19 Preparedness, Calls for Sweeping Reforms

London, UK – A comprehensive report released today has definitively found that the United Kingdom’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly hampered by inadequate governmental planning, processes, and policies. The first of several upcoming reports from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry scrutinized the nation’s preparedness for such a health crisis and brought to light the substantial human and financial costs that might have been mitigated with better foresight and preparedness in 2020. Over 235,000 deaths …