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    Jurist Australia bans TikTok on Government devices

    The Australian federal government Tuesday banned TikTok on government devices following advice from national intelligence agencies. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced that the viral media platform will be prohibited on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies. “After...
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    Jurist Civil society groups urge UN not to adopt working definition of antisemitism citing misuse

    60 civil society groups Monday implored the UN and world leaders to step up efforts to combat antisemitism. In an open letter to the UN, the advocacy groups emphasized the need for practical anti-antisemitism measures. The civil societies discouraged the UN from adopting the “working definition...
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    Jurist France begins trial of 1980 synagogue bombing suspect after over a decade-long delay

    A French court Monday began hearing the criminal trial of Lebanese-Canadian Hassan Diab, who is accused of committing the 1980 bombing of the Copernic synagogue. The trial is expected to last three weeks and will be conducted in abstentia, meaning Diab will not be present for the trial. The...
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    Jurist Connecticut veterans’ advocacy groups file suit against US Department of Defense

    Two Connecticut veterans’ advocacy groups Monday filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense (DoD) in a federal court in Connecticut. The groups asked the court to compel the DoD to release records of toxic conditions at the Karshi-Khanabad (K2) air base in Uzbekistan. The Connecticut...
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    Jurist Russia suspect charged in St. Petersburg bombing that killed pro-Kremlin blogger

    Russian authorities Tuesday charged a woman with the assassination of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. Tatarsky died on Monday in a St. Petersburg cafe explosion that has since been linked by Russian officials to Ukraine and jailed critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny...
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    Jurist TikTok fined £12.7M for misuse of children’s data by UK data regulator

    The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Tuesday issued TikTok a £12.7 million fine for its breach of UK General Data Protection Regulation, including TikTok’s illegal use of children’s personal data. UK data protection law mandates companies obtain consent from parents or guardians of...
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    Jurist UN inquiry finds ‘impunity’ a central driver of violence in South Sudan

    A UN human rights commission Monday reported horrific human rights violations in South Sudan. The report comes amid increased attacks and extrajudicial killings on civilians, which have gone unpunished by Sudanese authorities. The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan conducted a year long...
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    Jurist India doctors continue protests against healthcare bill

    A large number of private doctors in the Indian state of Rajasthan Sunday continued their weeks-long protest against the recently passed Right to Health Bill. While the bill awaits the state governor’s assent, it has received great opposition, especially from private hospitals and healthcare...
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    Jurist HRW warns against return of Christian asylum seekers to China amid persecution

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) Saturday called on Thailand’s government to ensure Christian Chinese asylum seekers are not returned to China amidst persecution and threats of torture and serious harm. Thai authorities arrested the asylum seekers for visa overstays, but according to Human Rights Watch...
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    Jurist Bulgaria makes first voluntary contribution to war crimes victims’ fund

    The government of Bulgaria Monday made its first ever voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) in the amount of €20,000 announced. The donation demonstrates Bulgaria’s support of the TFV and its belief in advancing restorative justice. Bulgarian Ambassador to the Kingdom of...
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