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    Jurist Australia government to introduce bill increasing protection provided to witness and survivors of sexual violence

    The Australian government announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new bill to help strengthen witness protection when dealing with sexual abuse cases. The bill would see greater protection provided to both survivors of sexual abuse and witnesses by increasing the powers of Australia’s...
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    Jurist Israel official says more than 1/5 of Gaza hostages dead as ceasefire talks continue

    Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a press conference that 31 of the hostages held by Hamas were dead, more than one fifth of the remaining 136 people who are still held captive in Gaza. The press conference followed a report in the New York Times that...
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    Jurist Finland extends closure of Russia border until mid-April amid migrant crisis

    Finland announced on Thursday the extension of the closure of its border crossing points with Russia until April 14, 2024, citing concerns over weaponized migration and threats to national security from Russia. The decision comes after the initial closure, which was scheduled to end on February...
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    Jurist Argentina president’s economic reform package faces legislative setback

    Argentina President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reform package failed to pass the Senate Tuesday and was sent back to the legislative committee for further deliberation, according to a statement from the president’s office. Milei’s reform efforts include the “Bases and Starting Points...
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    Jurist Senegal internet restored after 2 days of restriction and growing civil unrest over delayed elections

    Senegal’s internet service was restored on Wednesday after two days of curfew-style restrictions by the government following unrest over the postponement of this month’s presidential election. The global community responds to what some Senegalese people are calling a “constitutional coup.” The...
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    Jurist Japan court approves gender recognition without sterilization for the first time

    A Japanese court on Wednesday allowed a gender change to be legally recognized without the need for sterilization for the first time in the country’s history. Japan’s Okayama Family Court Tsuyama Branch ruled in favor of Tacaquito Usui, allowing him to legally change his gender to male without...
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    Jurist Sudan internet providers face shutdown amid ongoing conflict

    All of Sudan’s three main internet providers have been completely shut down, according to a Wednesday post from internet monitor Netblocks, significantly disrupting communications for individuals within conflict zones and those trying to escape violence. Beginning last Friday, this blackout has...
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    Jurist Thailand will not deport Cambodia activists: Thailand police chief

    Three Cambodian activists arrested in Thailand will not be deported to their home country, deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn told Reuters on Wednesday. Hakparn said the detainees would be resettled in a third country but will “definitely” not be sent back to Cambodia. The announcement came...
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    Jurist UN rights body expresses concern over violence against political parties ahead of Pakistan elections

    The United Nations voiced concern Tuesday over ‘harassment’ and acts of violence against members of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) party ahead of Pakistan’s elections on Thursday. UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk urged authorities to use these elections as an opportunity to “recommit...
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    Jurist Colombia and National Liberation Army extend bilateral ceasefire for six months

    The Colombian government and the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) Tuesday agreed to extend their landmark truce for 180 days. The truce, called the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire, was previously extended by one week on January 30 2024, while each side continued ongoing peace...
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