ARCHIVE January2023
‘No guarantee’ that 7,012 prisoners released by Myanmar junta are truly free – JURIST
Myanmar state broadcaster MRTV reported Wednesday that 7,012 prisoners, including political detainees, will be released by the military-controlled government of Myanmar in commemoration of the nation’s independence day. But a JURIST correspondent […]
US Regulators Warn Banks of Crypto Risks
US federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a joint statement, drawing attention to the risks for banking organisations associated with crypto-assets and the crypto-asset sector. The statement also covers the agencies’ approaches […]
Colombia government suspends ceasefire with armed rebel group – JURIST
The spokesperson for the Colombian government Wednesday announced the suspension of a recent ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN). Alfonso Prada, official spokesperson and minister of the interior, said the “legal […]
Poland requests UN to intervene over World War II reparations – JURIST
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the UN for support in recovering reparations for losses suffered during World War II after Germany refused to engage in negotiations.During a press […]
Reuters special report finds infiltration of pro-Russia activists in Germany – JURIST
A Reuters special report released Tuesday found that operatives are spreading pro-Kremlin messages in Germany.The report found that operatives have been attempting to shift Germany’s stance on the war in Ukraine towards […]
Meta Ireland fined $414M EU for violating EU law data with personal data ads – JURIST
Ireland’s data regulator, known as the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Tuesday fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta Ireland) $414.10 million (€390 million) for for its Facebook and Instagram personalized advertisement delivery, which […]
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland join UN Security Council – JURIST
The UN Security Council Tuesday welcomed new members Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland. This is the first time Mozambique and Switzerland have held seats in the security council.The council consists of 15 […]
North Korea releases US soldier who crossed demilitarized zone 2 months ago – JURIST
North Korea expelled US soldier Travis King on Wednesday, 2 months after he crossed into its territory from South Korea. KCNA, North Korea’s state media, announced that North Korea expelled King after […]
South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban – JURIST
The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes […]
Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer – JURIST
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As […]
Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barrier allegedly placed by China – JURIST
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson announced Monday that the PCG removed a floating barrier allegedly placed by China near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This comes days […]
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