State of Emergency Declared in Peru’s Capital Lima Amid Protests and Rising Crime

State of Emergency Declared in Peru’s Capital Lima Amid Protests and Rising Crime

Peru has declared a state of emergency in its capital, Lima, as soldiers were deployed across the city to respond to escalating protests and a surge in violent crime, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The declaration grants security forces expanded powers to restore order and temporarily suspends certain civil liberties, including the right to assembly. The […]

Senegal Debates Controversial Asset Declaration Law Amid Presidential Exemption

Senegal Debates Controversial Asset Declaration Law Amid Presidential Exemption

A highly anticipated draft law expanding asset declaration requirements is set to be debated in Senegal’s National Assembly on August 18, but the legislation is already facing mounting criticism particularly over a controversial clause that exempts the president from declaring assets at the end of his term. While the bill seeks to strengthen financial transparency […]