The European Union has expanded its sanctions against Iran in response to the country’s military support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The EU Council on Monday announced a series of restrictive measures aimed at curbing Iran’s supply of drones and missiles to Russia. The new sanctions specifically target one individual and four [...]
Hundreds of activists on Saturday formed a human chain outside a main plenary hall at the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, to highlight the urgency of addressing climate change and to protest slow progress on climate action. The protesters aimed to draw attention to the slow progress in negotiations regarding financial commitments for [...]
The Supreme Court of India delivered a verdict condemning the practice known as “bulldozer justice,” local media reported Sunday. The apex court of India categorically denounced unlawful demolitions as “unacceptable,” highlighting their disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, especially Muslims. The Supreme Court’s verdict arose from a case involving the demolition of a house in the state [...]
An interim report from a commission led by retired state High Court judge Michael D’Cunha in India’s Karnataka on Sunday recommended the prosecution of former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa and former health minister B. Sriramulu for alleged corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, submitted to the Karnataka government on August 31, details extensive financial irregularities [...]
Amnesty International (AI) called on the Mozambican government Wednesday to immediately cease its violent crackdown on civil rights ahead of a significant opposition march scheduled for November 7 in Maputo. This call comes in the wake of escalating unrest following the October 9 elections, which have been marred by allegations of fraud and brutal police [...]
Moldova’s Constitutional Court on Thursday officially recognized the results of a referendum held on October 20, which sought to amend the constitution to reflect the country’s aspiration to join the European Union (EU). The referendum coincided with the first round of presidential elections and resulted in a narrow majority, with approximately 50.38% of voters supporting [...]
The Supreme Court of Ghana on Friday temporarily halted Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant. The court order suspended enforcement of Bagbin’s ruling made on October 17, allowing the MPs to retain their positions for the time being. The controversy arose when MP Haruna [...]
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released a position paper on Friday, asserting that all states and international organizations, including the UN, must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This development comes amid escalating violence and humanitarian crises in the region, particularly amid Israel’s military operations [...]
Two people have submitted an application to the Supreme Court of India requesting the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood within two months, local media reported Monday. Jammu and Kashmir was previously stripped of autonomy and placed under the Indian government’s control in 2019. The application was submitted by academic Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and socio-political activist [...]
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday highlighting significant gaps in the comprehensive care framework for individuals with disabilities in Uruguay. According to the HRW report, while Uruguay is a leader in the Americas in integrating personal assistance for people with disabilities into its national care system, significant gaps remain in the provision [...]
