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South Africa president signs bill redefining compensation requirements for government expropriated land

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial bill into law Thursday that authorizes the government to expropriate private land without compensation in certain cases. ” However, political parties like the Democratic Alliance (DA) have condemned the law, suggesting it removes important limits on government power.

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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.

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Council of Europe determines legal standards for invalidating elections following Romania court ruling

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The Council of Europe’s Venice Commission has published an urgent report on the conditions and legal standards whereby constitutional courts can invalidate elections following a Romanian Constitutional Court ruling. It focuses on promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through legal and constitutional expertise.

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UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform

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. “I salute the resilience and generosity of these communities, despite their own precarious circumstances, and encourage the Government to provide durable solutions for these displaced populations. The post UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform appeared first on JURIST - News.

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ICJ holds hearings on states’ legal obligations with respect to climate change

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This includes questions about the positive duties of States to “ensure the protection of the climate system […] for present and future generations” and the legal implications of “acts and omissions [that] have caused significant harm to the climate system.”

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China human rights lawyer in deteriorating health after hunger strike in arbitrary detention

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Human rights organizations sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the deteriorating health of Chinese legal scholar and human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong, who has been on a hunger strike for nearly a month to protest his ongoing ill-treatment in detention.

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HRW: Tunisia government using arbitrary detention to suppress dissent

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As of April, dozens remain imprisoned without formal charges or trial dates, many detained well beyond the 14-day legal limit provided under Tunisias counterterrorism law. HRW found that these arrests frequently occur without warrants, with detainees held in unofficial locations and denied access to legal counsel or medical care.