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24
Jul

Venezuela Notifies United Nations of Withdrawal From International Criminal Court

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Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant step in its long-running dispute with the Hague-based tribunal, which is investigating alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country. The Venezuelan government announced that it had submitted its notification to the UN Secretary-General, […]

15
Jul

Congo Forms New Council in Push for War Crimes Justice

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a new advisory council of international legal experts in a significant move aimed at strengthening accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during decades of conflict in the country’s eastern provinces. The initiative marks one of the government’s most ambitious efforts yet to pursue justice […]

09
Jul

The Digital Frontline: EU Faces Fresh Battle Over Mass Surveillance in 2026

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The European Union is once again at a critical crossroad, grappling with a contentious proposal that threatens to redefine the boundaries of digital privacy and state surveillance. At the heart of the storm is the so-called “Chat Control” regulation, a legislative push that has ignited a fierce debate between privacy advocates, tech giants and member […]

The Rise of the Surveillance State
03
Nov

The Rise of the Surveillance State

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As the surveillance state gains momentum, cameras are actively monitoring individuals as they walk through public streets and sidewalks in both urban and suburban areas. Cities are now installing surveillance-equipped streetlights that can easily record conversations between people taking a casual stroll around their neighbourhood. Even the privacy of front yards is being compromised, as […]

Protests Erupt in Cameroon After 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term
28
Oct

Protests Erupt in Cameroon After 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term

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Protests have broken out across Cameroon following the reelection of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, who secured an eighth term in office at the age of 92. Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed crowds in the capital, Yaoundé, as demonstrators took to the streets to reject the results announced […]

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail
27
Oct

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

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A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over comments he made on social media criticizing the country’s military rulers for restricting democratic freedoms, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Mara, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2015, was found guilty of “undermining state security” after publishing […]

State of Emergency Declared in Peru’s Capital Lima Amid Protests and Rising Crime
24
Oct

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

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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 […]

Syria to Hold First Parliamentary Election on October 5
21
Sep

Syria to Hold First Parliamentary Election on October 5

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Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under its new administration on October 5. This marks a pivotal moment in the war torn nation’s political history following the removal of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, ending his authoritarian rule after nearly 14 years of civil war. The election is being positioned by government officials […]

Chinese COVID Whistleblower Sentenced to 4 More Years in Jail
21
Sep

Chinese COVID Whistleblower Sentenced to 4 More Years in Jail

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In a disturbing development for press freedom and human rights, Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been sentenced to another four years in prison, simply for exposing the truth and speaking out against injustice. Her “crime”? Telling the world what was really happening in Wuhan at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and later, continuing […]

The House Judiciary Committee’s Hearing with UK MP Nigel Farage
10
Sep

The House Judiciary Committee’s Hearing with UK MP Nigel Farage

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REFUTING THE RATIONALE BEHIND LIMITATIONS ON FREE SPEECH So, when you observe discussions on limitations of free speech, you would have noted that what is often contentious is the allowance of speech that is deemed to be mis or dis information or even hateful. And so, those in support of placing limitations on free speech, […]

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