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    Jurist Rights group presses UN to expand child protections in proposed treaty

    In anticipation of the UN gathering to draft a treaty that would formally allow international prosecution or extradition of alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated Monday that it is “imperative that [drafters] pay more attention to the issues affecting...
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    Jurist UN top court begins hearings into genocide of Rohingya population in Myanmar

    On Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the top judicial organ of the UN, began proceedings into allegations of genocide concerning Myanmar’s persecution of its Rohingya population. The Gambia, bringing the case, will present its arguments until January 15, after which Myanmar will...
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    Jurist Iran warns US against military action in aftermath of Venezuela operation

    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a series of defiant statements as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify over the former’s crackdown on nationwide protests. On December 28, amid inflation and a currency collapse, protests erupted in Tehran before spreading...
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    Jurist Trump blocks judicial processes against Venezuelan oil revenue

    President Trump issued an executive order Saturday to prevent judicial processes from being instituted against Venezuelan oil funds held in the US on the basis that it would “materially harm the national security and foreign policy of the United States.” The order stated that any judicial...
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    Jurist Rights group decries Iran internet blackout amid nationwide protest

    Amnesty International condemned Iranian authorities on Friday for imposing an internet and telecommunications blackout, as online monitoring group NetBlocks identified the nationwide blackout as an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality. Rebecca...
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    Jurist US pledges $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia to bolster regional stability

    US Assistant Secretary of State Michael George DeSombre announced Friday that the US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia to bolster regional stability following the implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. The aid includes $15 million for border stabilization and...
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    Jurist UN peacekeeping mission reports ongoing abductions and sexual violence in South Sudan

    An alarming rise in abductions, sexual violence, and attacks on civilians in South Sudan has prompted renewed condemnation from the United Nations. Officials have warned that the scale and persistence of these violations may amount to grave breaches of human rights. According to the quarterly...
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    Jurist Rights groups praise Istanbul bar association acquittal

    An Istanbul court on Friday acquitted the president and executive board members of the Istanbul Bar Association (IBA) of terrorism-related charges, a ruling that marks a significant development amid sustained criticism of Türkiye’s use of criminal law against lawyers and professional...
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    Jurist US delegation arrives in Venezuela to explore restoration of ties

    A US diplomatic team arrived in Venezuela Friday, marking the first such visit since the US military operation that resulted in the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro last week. The Venezuelan government, now led by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed the delegation’s presence...
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    Jurist Uganda urged to release for detained activist ahead of elections

    The Africa deputy director at Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concern on Thursday over the arrest of well-known government critic Sarah Bireete in Uganda ahead of the country’s upcoming elections. Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz stated: “Sarah Bireete’s arrest is a demonstration of the Uganda...
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