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    Jurist EU suspends Russia and Belarus from Council of the Baltic Sea States

    The EU joined 10 other members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Friday to declare the suspension of Russia and Belarus from the activities of the CBSS in response to “Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine.” The other involved members were Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany...
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    Jurist Singapore sanctions Russia over Ukraine invasion

    Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saturday announced a range of sanctions and restrictions aiming to “constrain Russia’s capacity to conduct war against Ukraine and undermine its sovereignty.” Singapore has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a contravention of the UN Charter and “a...
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    Jurist US citizen indicted on charges of Crimea-related sanction violations

    A US federal district court Thursday unsealed the first ever criminal indictment involving a violation of sanctions stemming from the 2014 Russian interference in democratic processes in Ukraine. The indictment alleges that John Hanick, a US citizen, violated sanctions and made false statements...
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    Jurist International organizations warn Russian invasion of Ukraine poses ‘profound risks’ to environment

    Over 900 international law, environment and peacebuilding experts and 156 organizations Thursday warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses “profound risks” to the environment of Ukraine and the greater European region, in addition to the risks the conflict poses to the sovereignty and human...
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    Jurist UN human rights office confirms over 1000 civilian deaths in Ukraine

    The United Nations human rights office Friday confirmed over a thousand civilian casualties in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion of the country but noted the actual toll is likely much higher. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded a total of 1,006...
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    Jurist California governor orders agencies halt contracts to comply with Russia sanctions

    California Governor Gavin Newsom Friday signed an executive order directing state agencies to review their contracts for commodities, services and technology and to terminate any contract with companies or individuals subject to sanctions because of Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. Governor...
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    Jurist Tanzania drops charges against opposition leader Freeman Mbowe

    The government of Tanzania Friday dropped charges relating to economic crimes and terrorism against Freeman Mbowe, according to Tanzania’s opposition party. Freeman Mbowe was arrested last July in a nighttime raid by the local police hours before he was scheduled to hold a press conference to...
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    Jurist US lawmakers introduce resolution calling for investigation into Russia war crimes in Ukraine

    Two US lawmakers introduced Wednesday draft resolution S. Res. 531, calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ) to investigate Russia and President Vladimir Putin for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The press conference to announce the...
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    Jurist UN Human Rights Council establishes commission to investigate Russian human rights violations against Ukraine

    The UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) Friday adopted a resolution to establish the Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which aims to investigate the Russian Federation’s alleged human rights violations against Ukraine. After holding a moment of silence for Ukrainian victims, OHCHR...
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    Jurist EU adopts sweeping legal protections for Ukraine refugees, while UN warns of racial discrimination at borders

    The European Union voted unanimously on Friday to introduce a broad range of legal protections for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine — an announcement that came on the heels of accusations by UN officials and human rights activists of racial discrimination against refugees of color. According...
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