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    Jurist Rights advocates express concerns over human rights issues in Azerbaijan amid systematic abuses

    Amnesty International reported severe systematic human rights violations in Azerbaijan on Thursday. The report reflects the lack of improvement and the systemic nature of the abuses, including unjustified restrictions on the right to freedom of expression, as well as the abuse of the criminal...
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    Jurist UN warns Haiti in need of urgent international support amid gang violence rise

    The United Nations chief issued a warning in a report released on Wednesday about the escalating threat posed by gangs in Haiti, emphasizing that without additional international support for the national police, the capital city of Port-au-Prince could face a breakdown of government authority...
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    Jurist South Korea investigators transfer case against impeached president Yoon for prosecution

    South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) transferred the case of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office for prosecution on Thursday, which marks the fourth day of the Constitutional Court impeachment hearing. In...
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    Jurist South Sudan issues temporary ban on social media following violence in Sudan

    South Sudan issued a social media ban for at least 30 days on Wednesday, following concerns over the spread of footage depicting violence against South Sudanese in Sudan. The ban was communicated in a directive issued by the National Communications Authority to all social media providers...
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    Jurist Far-right Turkish Victory Party leader arrested for inciting hatred and violence

    Turkish authorities have arrested Ümit Özdağ, the leader of the far-right Victory Party, on charges of inciting hatred and violence through anti-refugee posts on social media. The arrest, confirmed by the party on Tuesday, has sparked political controversy and accusations of judicial...
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    Jurist Libya police chief arrested in Italy following ICC warrant over war crimes allegations

    Italian authorities arrested Osama Najim, the head of Libya’s judicial police, in Turin, Italy, on Monday, following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in war crimes, according to Italian news reports. The arrest is linked to widespread...
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    Jurist UN urges Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghurs to China over human rights concerns

    The United Nations called on Thailand on Wednesday to immediately halt the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, warning that the detainees face a real risk of torture, enforced disappearance, and other inhumane treatment if returned. UN experts reminded Thailand of its obligations under the...
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    Jurist UK Justice Committee launches inquiry on County Court delays

    The UK Justice Committee announced Tuesday it will relaunch a major inquiry to examine the mounting delays in the County Court. This follows new data that reveals the lengthening of trial wait times in both small claims and multi or fast-track cases. The Committee Chair Andy Slaughter said the...
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    Jurist Australia Federal Police investigate involvement of overseas actors amid escalating antisemitism

    The Australian Federal Police announced they are investigating whether overseas actors or individuals are responsible for an escalation in antisemitic attacks in the country in a statement released on Tuesday. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) media statement detailed the establishment of...
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    Jurist Impeached South Korea president denies ordering arrest of lawmakers

    South Korean detained President Yoon Suk Yeol denied on Tuesday that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of parliament during a short-lived plan to impose martial law. Having skipped the first two of five planned hearings in his impeachment trial, Yoon made his first appearance before...
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