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    Jurist Georgia’s ruling coalition drops ‘foreign agent’ bill after protests

    Georgia’s governing coalition Thursday agreed to withdraw a controversial ‘foreign agent’ bill after large civilian and international protests. They made the announcement on their Facebook page. The ruling People’s Power Party said they were in agreement with their partners in “unconditionally”...
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    Jurist ECHR finds Russia’s treatment of US rights activist ‘tainted with gross procedural defects’

    The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Tuesday }']found that Russia violated the rights of an American expatriate and her Russian husband when Russia revoked their residential permit. The court found multiple violations of articles of the European Convention of Human Rights. Included among...
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    Jurist European Court of Human Rights finds Russia responsible for Abkhazia human rights violations

    The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Tuesday held Russia responsible for the unlawful arrests, ill-treatment and detention of two vulnerable men by authorities from Abkhazia, a breakaway state recognized and supported by Russia. Levan Mamasakhlisi and Grigol Nanava were arrested in 2001...
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    Jurist UN human rights chief urges South Sudan to end violence and human rights violations

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Tuesday urged the South Sudanese government to protect civilians from ongoing violence and human rights violations. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, High Commissioner Volker Türk expressed concern for the safety of citizens in...
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    Jurist Protests erupt in Georgia capital following endorsement of ‘foreign agent’ bill

    Protests Wednesday erupted in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi after Georgia’s parliament endorsed a “foreign agent” bill. If it passes, the bill would require individuals and organizations to register as “foreign agents” if they meet certain qualifications. Should the designated individuals and...
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    Jurist UN experts concerned about human rights amidst Peru protests, call for end to violence

    UN human rights experts Monday issued a statement expressing deep concern about the reported repression, killings, arrests and disappearances of demonstrators in Peru. Experts are also concerned about reports of violence against media personnel covering the protests. They are also worried about...
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    Jurist Australia High Court hears submissions on Cambridge Analytica data breaches

    The High Court of Australia Tuesday began hearing submissions that a Facebook app tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal contravened national privacy laws. The oral submissions will determine whether Facebook is liable for consumer data breaches in contravention of the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth)...
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    Jurist EU imposes sanctions against officials for ‘serious human rights violations’ against women

    The EU Tuesday imposed sanctions against officials from six countries, including Afghanistan and Russia, due to their abuse of the rights of and violence against women. In implementing the sanctions, the Official Journal of the EU drew attention to the “serious human rights violations” committed...
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    Jurist UK unveils bill providing for detainment and removal of migrants who enter illegally

    The UK government Tuesday unveiled its Illegal Migration Bill, which would require the deportation of anyone who illegally entered the UK and passed through a safe country. If passed, the home secretary will have the power to enforce the legislation. The bill comes under the scope of one of UK...
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    Jurist Philippines House of Representatives votes to amend constitution

    The Philippines House of Representatives announced Monday that a resolution calling for a constitutional convention was passed by a majority of 301-6. Resolution of Both Houses No.6 provides for a constitutional convention where both appointed members and members elected by public polls will...
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