News
17 Aug 2026
ICE plan to acquire electric shock gloves raises serious concerns over risk of torture
AOn August 12th it was reported that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning a major purchase of electric shock gloves designed to inflict pain through direct contact with a person’s skin.
31 Jul 2026
Fact Sheet: Confronting Torture and Impunity Through Tanzania’s Universal Periodic Review
In this fact sheet, we join with partners to call on United Nations Member States participating in the Human Rights Council’s (HRC) fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Republic of Tanzania to recommend that Tanzania end torture and other grave human rights violations, and ensure accountability and access to effective remedies for victims.
20 Jul 2026
New arms fair and exhibitor data added to Omega’s website
Omega has made its arms fair archive available online, providing searchable and downloadable data on trade fairs around the world and the companies that exhibit at them.
03 Jul 2026
ICCL, Amnesty International, Omega Research Foundation, Mental Health Reform and academics warn against expansion and continuation of Garda taser pilot
We join partners in expressing our concern regarding the extension of the pilot despite limited public information about the use of tasers in Ireland and related Garda policies.
03 Jul 2026
New report – Continuity or Change? An analysis of the procurement and use of law enforcement equipment in Bangladesh before and after the July 2024 uprising
Omega Research Foundation has published a new briefing, examining the procurement and use of law enforcement weapons and equipment in Bangladesh before and after the July 2024 uprising.