Tokyo International News Agency

The international community is reeling from reports that the body of a Ukrainian female journalist, returned from Russia, bore numerous signs of torture. The body was initially described as an "unidentified male" but was later confirmed to be the female journalist through DNA testing. Her condition suggests she was subjected to torture, and there is a strong possibility that evidence was subsequently concealed. The Condition of the Body and Signs of Torture The returned body of the female journalist revealed gruesome signs of torture. Her long hair had been shaved off, and extensive burns and cuts were found on her legs. Multiple injuries, including broken ribs, indicated severe assault. Furthermore, her eyeballs had been removed, leading officials to strongly suspect an intent to destroy evidence of torture. The journalist was reportedly detained by Russian authorities during her reporting and died while in captivity. International Reaction and Determination for Truth ...

The issue of Sanseitō (Party of Conscious Citizens), a new political party attracting significant attention, allegedly refusing press conference access to some media outlets is causing a major stir. Particularly, the conflict between the media and the party is deepening after TBS's news program "Hodo Tokushu" announced it would feature this issue in its July 26 broadcast, leading Sanseitō to protest the program's content. "Hodo Tokushu" announced that its broadcast on the 26th from 5:30 PM would feature a special segment titled "Questioning Sanseitō's 'Media Exclusion'." It plans to delve into the reasons why Sanseitō, despite being a public party, refused press conference coverage to some media outlets after its significant gains in the Upper House election, while also touching upon those gains. Specifically, incidents such as the alleged expulsion of a critical reporter from Kanagawa Shimbun from a press conference are being reported....