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    Jurist Rights group raises alarm over EU expanded detention and deportation rules

    Amnesty International on Thursday criticized the European Parliament’s approval of a controversial set of measures expanding detention and deportation powers across the European Union. The rights group described the move as “punitive” and a threat to fundamental rights. The organization stated...
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    Jurist UN official warns Security Council of DR Congo crisis amid ongoing violence

    A senior UN official told the UN Security Council on Thursday that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to face an “extremely tense” security and political situation. Vivian van de Perre, the interim head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), expressed the urgent...
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    Jurist Indonesia social media ban for minors comes into effect

    Indonesia’s new regulation banning children under the age of 16 from accessing social media and online platforms came into effect on Saturday. The new regulation also imposes restrictions and requirements on public and private electronic systems providers to protect the rights of children...
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    Jurist Rights group calls on Tunisia to stop harassment of judges exercising right to expression

    Amnesty International on Thursday called on Tunisian authorities to cease their persecution of judges, such as Judge Anas Hmedi, who have spoken out against the government of Kais Saied’s attacks on judicial independence in the country. In highlighting the harshness of the situation against...
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    Jurist UN experts call for transparency in appointment process of Attorney General and Ombudsperson in Venezuela

    UN experts on Thursday urged Venezuela to ensure that the country’s Attorney General and Ombudsperson are appointed based on merit, stressing that both positions play a crucial role in protecting human rights and upholding the rule of law. The experts further added: After the recent...
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    Jurist Canadian bill condemned by refugee and migrant rights group passes into law

    Canadian Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received royal assent on Thursday. Following its passing, 28 domestic and international refugee and migrant rights groups released a joint statement denounced the bill as an attack on refugee and migrant rights...
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    Jurist Former Taiwan mayor sentenced to 17 years for corruption

    A Taiwanese court on Thursday convicted former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je on corruption-related charges, marking a major development in one of the island’s most closely watched political cases. The court found Ko guilty of multiple offenses, including the receipt of bribes amounting to NT$2.1...
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    Jurist UN experts praise gender progress in Armenia, encourage further steps

    The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls on Wednesday called on Armenia to use political momentum from recent policy and legislative reforms to advance from formal gender equality measures to substantive gender equality in the country. Following a 10-day trip to Armenia...
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    Jurist UN chief says continued detention of 118 UN staffers across globe violates international law

    The UN secretary general on Wednesday called for the immediate release of 118 staff members currently detained around the world, warning that attacks and arbitrary arrests targeting UN personnel have increased at an alarming rate. Secretary General António Guterres made the statement in...
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    Jurist Rights group condemns leadership rhetoric and dangerous attacks in Middle East conflict

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged national leaders to cease combative rhetoric as conflict continues in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could result in devastating civilian casualties and regional instability. Commenting on the extreme unrest in the region, Philippe...
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