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UN warns of Nicaragua constitutional amendment granting president ‘virtually unlimited’ power

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Additionally, the amendments lower the threshold for military intervention in domestic policing, allowing the government to request military support whenever it deems the “stability” of the state at risk.

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UN warns situation for Myanmar children is ‘dire’ amid unprecedented anti-personnel mine causalities

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The UN said Myanmar’s military Junta is subjecting civilians to harassment and blocking access to aid, and in effect, “doubling the impact of its extensive use of landmines to crush nationwide resistance.” Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child protects a child’s right to be safe from violence.

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Rights organizations urge Egypt to stop arbitrary arrests and deportations of Ahmadi Muslims

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The rights group also noted that religious minorities and atheists in the country are also threatened and harassed by their educational institutions and online. Additionally, Amnesty International and the Sinai Foundation of Human Rights released statements in mid-February condemning the Egyptian military’s trial of civilian fishermen.

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Myanmar dispatch: military junta’s activation of compulsory military service law is a blow to Myanmar’s youth, and to its future

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Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. The military junta activated this law at this moment as one of its many wicked means to oppress the Myanmar public further.

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Russia puts 314 Ukrainian children into systemic coerced adoption

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Following Russia’s illegal invasion and annexation of portions of Ukraine, HRL alleges that military forces have transported groups of children from Ukraine into Russia for placement with Russian citizens. These children are also being subjected to “pro-Russia re-education,” according to the report.

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European Council introduces 16th sanction package against Russia

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The sanctions will also target Russia’s military equipment manufacturers, tech companies, entities providing crude oil revenue to the Russian government, and the Russian-based crypto-currency exchange service called Garantex.

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Myanmar dispatch: military junta’s activation of new conscription law spreads fear among draft-age young women

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Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. The 10th of February 2024 was a particularly dark day for the citizens of Myanmar. Another young woman, 25, expressed her uncertainty and fear.

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