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Urgent Plea for Government Action on Torture The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has issued a strong call to the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, urging them to explicitly …
Mnangagwa’s Government Challenged to Criminalise Torture and Ensure Justice Read More
Alaa Mousa, a Syrian doctor, has been sentenced to life in prison by a German court for crimes against humanity including torture and murder during the Syrian civil war. Judge …
German Court Convicts Syrian Doctor of Crimes Against Humanity Read More
A group of eight migrants deported from the U.S. was detained in Djibouti post-court ruling against their expulsion to South Sudan. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the migrants …
Deportees from U.S. Detained in Djibouti Following Court Ruling Read More
Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill allowing military courts to try civilians, sparking criticism from opposition and rights groups. The legislation follows a Supreme Court ruling against such trials, raising concerns …
Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Amid Criticism Read More
Libya has accepted the ICC’s jurisdiction to investigate war crimes within its territory, despite not being a party to the court’s founding treaty. Chief prosecutor Karim Khan praised this decision, …
Libya Accepts ICC’s Authority on War Crimes Investigations Read More
Venezuela’s government rejects UN court ruling on elections in the disputed Essequibo region, claiming sovereignty and dismissing international jurisdiction. Guyana fears elections would harm the region amid rising tensions, as …
Venezuela Dismisses UN Court Ruling Against Elections in Disputed Essequibo Region Read More
A Tripoli criminal court has sentenced seven individuals to prison for their role in an armed group that coerced oil field workers, causing economic losses exceeding $52 billion. Six defendants …
Tripoli Court Sentences Seven for Involvement in Armed Oil Blockade Read More
Tundu Lissu, leader of Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA, has been transferred to a different prison after being charged with treason. His case has drawn attention to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s …
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Transferred to New Prison Amid Treason Charges Read More
The article explores the pervasive allegations of leaked judgments in Nigeria’s electoral tribunals, highlighting incidents from both historical and recent times. It addresses the diminishing public trust in judicial integrity …
Nigeria and the Fading Lights of Justice Read More
Indonesia plans to appeal a French court ruling that permitted the seizure of its diplomatic assets due to a lawsuit from Navayo International AG over unpaid bills. The appeal is …
Indonesia to Challenge French Court Decision on Diplomatic Asset Seizure Read More