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    Jurist OHCHR: ‘Climate of fear’ in Venezuela after arrest warrant issued for opposition presidential candidate

    The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) described a continuing “climate of fear” in Venezuela on Tuesday after the issuing of an arrest warrant for the opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez. The office reiterated deep concerns over the...
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    Jurist Lebanon central bank’s former governor arrested over alleged corruption

    The former governor of Lebanon’s central bank (BDL), Riad Salameh, was arrested on Tuesday over alleged corruption. This occurred after he appeared before the public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation concerning the embezzlement of BDL funds amounting to over $40 million. The embezzlement is...
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    Jurist New Labour government pushes for International Tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for aggression

    The newly elected Labour government is aiming to accelerate global efforts to establish a tribunal capable of trying Russian officials for crimes of aggression in Ukraine, according to Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood. This initiative seeks to breathe new life into a process that has faced...
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    Jurist Former aide to NY governor arrested on charges of acting as Chinese agent

    A formed aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was arrested Tuesday alongside her husband on charges of acting as an agent of the Chinese government. Linda Sun is accused of having used her positions to subtly advance Chinese interests in exchange for millions of dollars. Sun was arrested by...
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    Jurist Hong Kong appeals court finds RTHK satirical show observes media code

    The Hong Kong Court of Appeal–in a 2-1 majority–quashed the Communications Authority’s findings against Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) for breaching the media code on Wednesday. The court nullified the warning that had been issued as a sanction for the alleged violations of principles...
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    Jurist UAE President pardons 57 Bangladesh nationals sentenced for protests

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan pardoned 57 Bangladesh nationals on Tuesday. As reported by WAM, the official news agency of UAE, the pardoned individuals had been convicted due to their involvement in trials in the country last month. UAE’s Attorney-General, Dr Hamad Al Shamsi...
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    Jurist Taiwan People’s Party Chairman detained by Taipei

    The Taipei District Court ruled on Thursday that Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je should be detained and held incommunicado over alleged corruption from when he served as Mayor of Taipei. Ko also served as the party’s nominee for the 2024 Taipei election which saw the DPP clinch a...
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    Jurist Tunisia civil society organizations criticize the electoral commission decision to reject 3 presidential candidates

    The Tunisian Workers’ Union (UGTT) and the Tunisian Association of Constitutional Law (ATDC) criticized the electoral commission’s decision to reject the administrative court’s ruling that reinstated three candidates to the presidential elections and described it as a serious precedent that...
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    Jurist Council of Europe opens world’s first global AI treaty for signature

    The Council of Europe opened the world’s first legally binding global treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) for signature on Thursday. Unveiled at a conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, this historic treaty sets a new international standard by ensuring that AI systems align with human rights...
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    Jurist Ukraine anti-corruption agency dismisses deputy director

    The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said Tuesday that it dismissed its first deputy over their role in a whistleblower case. NABU issued the statement on its Telegram channel without naming the specific employee or case. However, the agency stated, in Ukrainian, that the...
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