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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested

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South Korean authorities took impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol into custody following an hours-long standoff. Investigators were initially prevented from entering the premises by President Yoon’s security staff but were eventually able to force their way in and take the leader into custody.

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EU Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition leaders

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The award was given in recognition of their efforts to restore democracy and freedom in Venezuela amidst ongoing political repression under the regime of President Nicolás Maduro. The decision was made by the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents. This award is for them.

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UK sanctions Russian agencies and officials for Ukraine disinformation campaigns

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The sanctions come just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed allegations that Russia had been inciting street protests. Today’s sanctions send a clear message: we will not tolerate your lies and interference, and we are coming after you. Putin’s desperate attempts to divide us will fail.

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Amnesty International calls for immediate release of Sierra Leone TV star detained for “Insulting” President

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Amnesty International on Thursday called on the authorities in Sierra Leone to release Hawa Hunt, a well-known Sierra Leonean-Canadian artist and reality television personality, who has been detained for more than a month on charges of insulting the President and First Lady.

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EU urged to address human rights crisis in Azerbaijan during COP29

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Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has shown no sign of backing down. ” The 17 signatories to this message include leading human rights organizations like Amnesty International and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.

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“The Message of the Supreme Court’s Wild Ride of a Term: The anxiety about distinguishing a President from a king, which framed this Court term, is inextricably intertwined with the end-of-democracy theme of the 2024 Presidential race.”

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“The Message of the Supreme Court’s Wild Ride of a Term: The anxiety about distinguishing a President from a king, which framed this Court term, is inextricably intertwined with the end-of-democracy theme of the 2024 Presidential race.”

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Argentina prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Rohingya genocide suspects

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33; Kyaw Shay, police officer; Aung San Mya, village Chairman; Tun Khin, President of Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, said, “Today we are one more step closer to finally seeing the first ever arrests warrants for Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of the Burmese military.”

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