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Uganda President defies supreme court ruling declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional

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The appeal arose from a petition filed in 2021, challenging the jurisdiction of the General Court Martial to try civilians under the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Act , alleging violations of constitutional provisions. This was because these courts were neither independent nor impartial.

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Kenya victims of abduction call for ICC investigation

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The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), together with other local human rights organizations and several victims of enforced disappearances signed a petition demanding the ICC to investigate alleged cases of state persecution. Bob Njagi and Aslam Longtom were two of the victims of recent abductions.

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Philippines police arrest former president Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity

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Relatedly, the Philippines Supreme Court dismissed two petitions seeking to challenge the validity of the withdrawal in 2021. According to Human Rights Watch, over 12,ooo Filipinos were killed in the campaign, among which 2,555 were attributable to the Philippine National Police.

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Rights organization urges South Africa to protect civilians from explosive weapons

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged South Africa and other countries on Monday to endorse the political declaration on strengthening the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences arising from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

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HRW calls for fair, transparent and impartial proceedings in Seychelles anti-corruption case

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In a statement issued Thursday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Seychelles to hold fair and open legal processes against former presidential advisor Mukesh Valabhji and other defendants accused of embezzlement and money laundering in addition to unlawful firearm possession and conspiracy to commit terrorism in November 2021.

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The application of the “continuing violations” doctrine beyond “hostile workplace” claims

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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has relisted for its upcoming conference. Turning to new business: There are 95 petitions and applications scheduled for this weeks conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The 5th Circuit noted that in National Railroad Passenger Corp.

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Federal jurisdiction and the constitutionality of eviction moratoriums

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The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has relisted for its upcoming conference. But the court denied review of landlord Lebene Konans cross-petition claiming that Postal Service employees conspired to deny her civil rights. A short explanation of relists is available here. Until next time!

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