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    Jurist CPJ demands Belarus release journalist sentenced to prison over post-election protest coverage

    The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demanded on Thursday that Belarusian authorities immediately release journalist Yauhen Nikalayevich and all other imprisoned journalists. CPJ’s Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Gulnoza Said emphasized that Nikalayevich’s sentencing...
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    Jurist US Department of Defense: Corruption halts military modernization in China

    The US Department of Defense (DOD) released its annual report on Beijing’s defense strategies on Wednesday, revealing that corruption within China’s military may be slowing its progress toward achieving its 2027 modernization goals. China’s 2027 modernization goals aim to fast-track the...
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    Jurist Spain court sentences former IMF director to prison for corruption crimes

    The Provincial Court of Madrid on Friday sentenced Spanish politician and former Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Rodrigo Rato to four years, nine months, and one day in prison for corruption and money laundering crimes. The verdict concludes a criminal investigation that began...
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    Jurist UN warns of escalating humanitarian crisis in El Fasher

    The United Nations (UN) on Friday raised alarms over the worsening humanitarian situation in El Fasher, Sudan, where a months-long siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated lives and infrastructure. According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) report, more than 782 civilians...
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    Jurist Inter-American Court finds El Salvador liable for obstetric violence in high-risk pregnancy case

    The Inter-American Court of Human Rights announced on Friday its judgment finding El Salvador violated human rights law by denying a woman seeking a pregnancy termination timely access to medical care in 2013. The decision in Beatriz y otros v. El Salvador was adopted on November 22. The court...
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    Jurist Indiscriminate Hezbollah attacks on Israel breach international law: Amnesty report

    Amnesty International on Friday condemned Hezbollah’s repeated attacks on civilian areas of Israel using unguided rockets, following a thorough investigation. Hezbollah’s rocket attacks resulted in the deaths of eight civilians and injuries to at least 16 others in October. The rocket attacks...
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    Jurist Reporters Without Borders says Afghanistan press freedom hit record low amid Taliban crackdown

    The Taliban has shut down at least 12 media outlets across Afghanistan in 2024 alone, according to a Friday report by Reporters Without Borders. The closures include both public and private channels, with the latest being the Kabul-based Arezo TV, whose closure on December 4 has intensified...
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    Jurist UN expert commends Malaysia for prioritizing human rights of older persons

    An independent UN expert commended Malaysia on Friday for prioritizing aging in its policy framework, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive measures to safeguard the human rights of older individuals. The commendation from Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all...
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    Jurist Italy public security bill violates free speech and protest rights: COE human rights commissioner

    The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, urged the members of the Italian Senate not to adopt Bill 1236 on public security on Friday. O’Flaherty voiced his concerns about the disproportionate impact brought by the bill on the freedom of expression and peaceful...
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    Jurist UN calls for ICJ advisory opinion on Israel humanitarian aid obligations to Palestine

    The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel’s obligations to facilitate humanitarian aid for Palestinians. The General Assembly adopted the resolution with significant support...
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