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European governments should address colonial impact on people of African descent: HRW

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European governments should acknowledge and take responsibility for the enduring consequences of their colonial pasts, which continue to affect people of African descent both in Africa and throughout the diaspora, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Monday. The push for reparations has recently gained momentum.

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France government announces new immigration law to extend detention periods for irregular migrants

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A spokesperson for the French government, Maude Bregeon, announced on Sunday that France’s newly appointed interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has proposed a new immigration law to be adopted by the beginning of 2025 “to protect the French people.”

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UN historic plastic pollution treaty negotiation to reconvene in 2025

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The fifth session of negotiations on a historic, legally binding global plastic pollution treaty concluded on Sunday, with countries agreeing to reconvene in 2025. The negotiations will resume in 2025, aiming to finalize a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution.

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Mexico Supreme Court narrowly gives clearance to controversial judicial reforms

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The Supreme Court of Mexico narrowly denied a challenge to controversial judicial reforms on Tuesday that were enacted by the government in September of this year. The first phase of elections will happen in 2025 to elect judges to the Supreme Court and “half of the federal circuit and district judges and magistrates.”

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HRW: new Lebanon government should prioritize human rights and rule of law

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the new Lebanese government to adopt a human rights oriented agenda that promotes the rule of law, transparency and accountability on Thursday. The organization urged the government to implement legal reforms across various sectors to meet the needs of the people and build a brighter future for the country.

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ICC prosecutor announces plans to complete investigations into Libya war crimes by 2025

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International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan announced his plans to complete the investigations into war crimes committed in Libya by the end of 2025 on Wednesday at the Security Council. The first phase will be dedicated to completing investigations between May 2024 and the end of 2025.

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Rights groups urge Kenya government to end abductions and renditions

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On January 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of Uganda found that trying civilians in courts-martial is unconstitutional and ordered that “all charges or ongoing criminal trials, or pending trials, before the courts-martial involving civilians, must immediately cease and be transferred to the ordinary courts of law with complete jurisdiction.”