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18 de mar. de 2024 · Impressment, colloquially "the press" or the "press gang", is the forced conscription of men into a military force, especially a naval force, via intimidation and physical coercion, conducted by an organized group (hence "gang").
Hace 1 día · The number of people killed and injured due to gang violence significantly increased in 2023 – 4,451 killed and 1,668 injured. The number of victims skyrocketed in the first three months of 2024 – 1,554 killed and 826 injured up to 22 March. Gangs continued to use sexual violence to brutalise, punish and control people.
1 de mar. de 2024 · In the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, more than half of men in the Royal Navy were estimated to have been ‘impressed’, which is a fancy word for what was essentially kidnap and military serfdom. The only way to avoid the press gang was to fight them off or run. The same is true today in Ukraine.
Hace 3 días · Ukraine Attempts to Abandon ‘Press Gang’ Approach to Conscription. According to a Ministry of Defense official, new recruitment efforts are getting a huge response, with over 11,000 people applying to 1,000 vacancies during the week alone. Since Ukrainians’ willingness to sacrifice everything, including their lives, for Western-style ...
Hace 3 días · On 10 February 2024, the State Administration Council (SAC) military regime in Myanmar revived the Military Service Law which has been dormant since its last update in 2010. Coming ten days after the three-year mark of the 2021 coup, the move sent shockwaves through Myanmar and diaspora communities. The SAC’s intent to start ...
8 de mar. de 2024 · A groundbreaking teen drama, Press Gang followed a group of ambitious young journalists as they tackled the world of print media. The show's ensemble cast, led by Julia Sawalha and Dexter Fletcher, brought a captivating blend of humour, intelligence, and grit to their roles, and Press Gang remains a touchstone for aspiring young writers.
19 de mar. de 2024 · The neighborhoods had remained largely peaceful despite a surge in violent gang attacks across Port-au-Prince that began on Feb. 29. An Associated Press photographer saw the bodies of at least ...