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    Jurist UN experts call for stronger torture prevention measures in Mexico

    UN torture prevention experts on Friday urged a significant strengthening of preventive measures in Mexico, recognizing progress, but expressing particular concern over unregulated drug rehabilitation centers. The assessment was delivered by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT)...
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    Jurist Nigeria court orders UK to pay reparations for deaths of 21 coal miners

    The Nigerian Enugu High Court ruled Thursday that the former British colonial administration was liable for a 1949 mining incident that caused 21 deaths. Justice Anthony Onovo awarded each victim’s family £20 million in compensation, which he stated would be an “effective remedy and...
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    Jurist Venezuela amnesty bill to come into effect within a week, top lawmaker says

    The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, stated on Friday that the general amnesty bill releasing political prisoners from detention will come into effect by February 13 at the latest. Speaking to family members of political prisoners who are set to be released after the...
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    Jurist SCC rules exception to solicitor-client privilege is available for lawyers’ defense

    The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in a 7-2 decision on Friday that an exception to solicitor-client privilege may be available to lawyers to fully defend themselves against potential criminal charges. The SCC stated that a lawyer can invoke the “innocence at stake” exception when they need to...
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    Jurist European Commission urged to invoke digital law against TikTok

    Amnesty International on Friday urged the European Commission to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) against TikTok’s addictive design and improve the safety of the social media platform. Lisa Dittmer, a researcher for the rights group, stated: The rights group’s statement comes after the...
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    Jurist Rights group calls on Mozambique authorities to investigate attempted murder of journalist

    Amnesty International released a statement on Thursday responding to the attempted murder of journalist Carlitos Candangue in Mozambique, urging authorities to investigate the attack on a member of the press. Candangue was driving home with his son on Wednesday when armed men, reportedly...
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    Jurist UN urges Burkina Faso to halt repression of civic society

    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday urged Burkina Faso authorities to immediately halt the repression of the nation’s civic space and overturn its intended ban on political parties. Türk emphasized that the government’s decision to prohibit political parties marks a...
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    Jurist UN warns child malnutrition reached alarming levels in Sudan

    The UN raised concerns on Thursday about catastrophic levels of child malnutrition in Sudan’s North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to ongoing armed conflict, warning of a looming famine crisis across the country if immediate action is not implemented. Based on a study conducted by the...
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    Jurist Rights group condemns Tunisia court’s decision to increase prison sentences against Ennahda leaders

    Amnesty International stated on Wednesday that a Tunisian appeals court upheld and intensified prison sentences for Ennahda party leaders in the “Conspiracy against State Security 2” case. Amnesty International emphasized that this verdict, which was handed down on February 2, demonstrates the...
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    Jurist UN expert voices concern over slow implementation of sex-based protections in UK

    A UN expert expressed concern Thursday over the perceived failure of the UK government to enforce a critical ruling on sex-based protections. Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem commented on the government’s delayed adoption of the Supreme Court ruling in For...
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