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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), an NGO promoting the protection of human rights, recalled on Monday the need for further action to hold China accountable for grave human rights violations in Xinjiang. China has, since the publication of the report, denied and rejected the allegations.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Azerbaijani interior ministry justified the arrest in a statement to a pro-government news outlet, accusing them of illegally importing foreign currency. The post Azerbaijan authorities arrest six journalists after COP29 appeared first on JURIST - News. The sixth person is an independent journalist.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Xu , a key figure in China’s New Citizens’ Movement, has been held since February 2020, following his involvement in a meeting of activists and lawyers advocating for government transparency and civil rights. Human rights advocates have condemned the charges as politically motivated and designed to silence dissent.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Luxembourg, and Mexico referred Afghanistan for further investigation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday for violation of women’s rights in Afghanistan.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International appeared first on JURIST - News. The post Uganda court convicts human rights lawyer of contempt without fair trial: Amnesty International appeared first on JURIST - News.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

In an interview with UN News on Thursday, Commissioner Pablo de Greiff outlined the challenges in collecting evidence during the investigation, including witness protection. The commission collected testimonies from civilians who had been detained in Ukraine and prisoners of war who had been detained in Russia.

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DECEMBER 22, 2024

Local news media, including Tagesschau and Spiegel , identified the suspect as Taleb A. The post 5 killed, 200 injured in Germany Christmas market attack appeared first on JURIST - News. The attack happened on Friday when a man drove a vehicle into the crowd at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. According to these reports, Taleb A.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The victims worked to oppose forced recruitment into Civil Self-Defense Patrols in Guatemala’s Quiché region.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

The post Rights group reports crackdown on human rights lawyers in Iran appeared first on JURIST - News. The Centre for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) released a press release on Monday claiming Iran has escalated its crackdown on human rights lawyers and other dissenters as part of its expanding suppression of dissent.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

A Mediascope study reported by Re:Russia showed that the messaging platform has emerged as a key news source, particularly for younger Russians. Adding to this restrictive framework, a new law enacted in September 2024 requires internet providers to install technology allowing state filtering of internet traffic.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

He faces three charges which include participating in the activities of a terrorist group, financing a terrorist group, and spreading false news. Prosecutors treated the groups statement as false news that undermines the countrys security. Bahgat was briefly detained before being released on 20,000 Egyptian pound (US$398) bail.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

The post Ukraine becomes 125th state party to ICC Rome Statute appeared first on JURIST - News. Ukraine became the 125th state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. However, recent escalations in conflict have intensified calls for accountability, prompting a renewed focus on joining the ICC.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Pennsylvania District Judge David Ridge issued an order Friday for 17,000 voters, who did not receive mail-in ballots, granting them early in-person voting and new absentee ballots to replace the missing ones. The post Pennsylvania judge orders new absentee ballots for voters missing mail-in ballots appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

The junta’s control over media and communication channels has intensified since the coup, with previous efforts to restrict access to social media platforms and independent news outlets. The legislation, dubbed Cybersecurity Law No. Historically, Myanmar’s approach to cybersecurity has lacked transparency and accountability.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

Egyptian human rights activist Hossam Bahgat was released on bail Sunday after facing charges of joining and financing a terrorist group and spreading false news, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR). The post Egypt human rights activist released on bail amid terrorism charges appeared first on JURIST - News.

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OCTOBER 27, 2024

Commonwealth leaders from 56 countries announced on Saturday that they will discuss the possibility of reparations from the UK for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. According to Al Jazeera, a section involving references to reparations was proposed but vetoed by the UK, with the provision on “discussing it” included instead.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Despite these challenges, exiled media remain essential for Afghan citizens, providing uncensored news and countering the Taliban’s propaganda narrative. During Taliban control, Afghan journalists face numerous dangers , such as threats, torture, and intimidation, as well as arbitrary arrests without proper legal proceedings.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) filed an application on Wednesday for an arrest warrant against Myanmar’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya minority. The ICC’s prosecutor, Karim A.A.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

The post US Supreme Court revives Corporate Transparency Act to regulate money-laundering appeared first on JURIST - News. The post US Supreme Court revives Corporate Transparency Act to regulate money-laundering appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

After the verdict, Young spoke to BBC News , saying the lawsuit was about “holding CNN accountable.” The post CNN reaches $5M settlement with US Navy veteran in defamation case appeared first on JURIST - News. After the verdict, the two parties settled the case but withheld the settlement details from the public.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

WANA News Agency of Iran initially labeled the assassination as a terrorist act planned by intelligence agencies. The post Two Iranian Supreme Court judges fatally shot in suspected terrorist attack in Tehran appeared first on JURIST - News. The leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, issued a condolence message.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

The investigation found that proceeds from the bribery and money laundering had been used to acquire luxury assets, including a superyacht and prime real estate in California and New York. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday an agreement to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to Nigeria.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Thus, the introduction of new legislation in occupied territories is limited to the maintenance of public order, genuine security of the occupying power, the fulfilment of international obligations and the enhancement of civil life in the territory. While the group is known for its controversial ideology , it is legal in Ukraine.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that PICA infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment rights, citing recent US Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported Thursday that over 570,000 people are likely displaced in Myanmar’s Rakhine State due to ongoing conflict between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army, with over 3 million people displaced by conflict and flooding across the country.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post US Supreme Court to hear arguments over Louisiana district map appeared first on JURIST - News. The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Louisiana’s congressional district map with two Black-majority districts in the six-district state, according to an order issued Monday.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

Hong Kong police announced a HK$1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of six pro-democracy activists now residing in the UK and Canada on Monday. The bounties were issued for alleged violations of the 2020 National Security Law. Charges vary from subversion to inciting secession and collusion with foreign forces.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

The Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Edward Kim, highlighted that Ebisawa was involved in sending large quantities of heroin and methamphetamine to the United States. Ebisawa, 60 years old, faced multiple charges related to his criminal activities.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

The post INTERPOL arrests 37 suspected terrorist group members in East Africa appeared first on JURIST - News. INTERPOL and AFRIPOL conducted an international counter-terrorism operation in East Africa on Monday. The arrested suspects included three people in Somalia, including a suspected bomb maker and an Al-Shabaab operative.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules incorrectly dated mail-in ballots cannot be counted appeared first on JURIST - News. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates will not be counted in the 2024 general election.

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DECEMBER 21, 2024

year prison sentence for Nikalayevich, a former videographer for the independent news website Media-Polesye. .” year prison sentence for Nikalayevich, a former videographer for the independent news website Media-Polesye. ” The CPJ’s statement came after the Brest Regional Court upheld a 1.5-year

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The post Georgia judge denies GOP bid to shut down Fulton County ballot drop-off sites appeared first on JURIST - News. A Georgia judge dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit on Saturday aimed at stopping counties from opening election offices over the weekend and letting voters hand in their mail ballots in person on Saturday and Sunday.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Amnesty International reported Thursday that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation and are living under life-threatening conditions due to the absence of essential facilities. Relatedly, a local report in February 2024 revealed that Bangladesh border services repatriated over 300 refugees back to Myanmar.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post INTERPOL operation against human trafficking leads to arrests and rescues appeared first on JURIST - News. Operation Liberterra II took place between September 29 to October 4, 2024, resulting in the rescue of 3,222 trafficking victims and identification of 17, 793 migrants.

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APRIL 10, 2025

The post Rights organizations urge Egypt to stop arbitrary arrests and deportations of Ahmadi Muslims appeared first on JURIST - News. ” The rights organizations highlighted the case of Ahmed Al-Tanawi, a Syrian national who is at imminent risk of deportation to Syria.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The post UN human rights chief urges reparations following mass protests in Bangladesh appeared first on JURIST - News. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged on Wednesday for a “process of truth and healing” following the recent student protests and resignation of the prime minister in Bangladesh.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

The UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and London’s Metropolitan Police Service broke the law and breached the human rights of two Northern Ireland journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey.

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