Law & Order
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Penny Wong’s comments dampen hopes for Assange’s release
London: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the rule of law must be applied to Julian Assange, dampening hopes that her government…
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The Epitome of Impunity in Central African Republic
Last week, Hassan Bouba, the minister of livestock and animal health in the Central African Republic, gave a press conference while…
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Beirut port disaster: former Lebanon prime minister charged with homicide
The explosion in August 2020, which happened in a massive silo in the port of Beirut containing a large amount…
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Peru protests: President calls for ‘truce’ after clashes
Following her speech, thousands of people marched in the capital, Lima, demanding she resign. Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC Ms Boluarte was…
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Eva Kaili’s Freudian Slip and the Minimum Wages in Qatar
The problem that arose with Eva Kaili goes beyond any bribes, and constitutes a “thorn” for the Greek state coupled with…
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Theology after Mabo
The Mabo decision was a legal and cultural milestone in Australia, but thirty years on, how has it changed theology?…
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Australia misses another deadline to implement international anti-torture treaty
Australia has missed another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country’s three largest states accused of dragging…
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Australia risks UN human rights blacklisting as states fail to meet prison obligations
Deadline to meet anti-torture treaty obligations is Friday, but governments have yet to install watchdogs Adeshola Ore The Guardian Australia…
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A poorly kept secret reveals our ludicrous laws around identifying alleged rapists
But it doesn’t, so transparency is our only hope. Michael Bradley Crikey The news broke early on January 11. Twitter…
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Rethinking Resettlement and Return in Nigeria’s North East
But risks abound. ICG The government should slow down its effort, focusing on protecting the displaced from further harm. What’s…
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Gaoling a president is a helluva challenge, but sometimes it has to be done
IT HAS BEEN a bad week for several national leaders who now appear more likely than ever to serve prison…
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Democracy on the brink: Why this country is without any elected politicians
Haiti’s last elected senators have officially left office this week, as its people seek to escape from a humanitarian crisis…
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Brazil: Ensure Justice for Attack on Democratic Institutions
President Lula Should Defend and Promote Rights Human Rights Watch (São Paulo) – Brazilian authorities should thoroughly investigate all those who have…
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Brazil: The Mob Leaves Its Mark
As in the aftermath of that event, the job of law enforcement overlaps with the more delicate task of identifying…
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Democracy under attack in Brazil: 5 questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military
Even though Bolsonaro wasn’t there in the capital while the attack took place – he was in Florida – I believe he…
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The year Assange walks free? Why there are cautious hopes
The star of the event, performing as a DJ for the first time in 15 years, was better known as…
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