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HRW: Russian forces ran ‘torture center’, committed war crimes against Kherson residents – JURIST

Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report documenting the unlawful detention and torture of Kherson residents by Russian forces, which took place during their occupation of the Ukrainian city between March and […]

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US State Department designates journalist arrested in Russia as ‘wrongfully detained’ – JURIST

The US State Department Monday designated Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich as “wrongfully detained” in Russia. The new designation signals an escalation in US efforts to secure the release of […]

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Malaysia abolishes mandatory death penalty for certain criminal offenses – JURIST

Malaysia’s Parliament Tuesday passed two bills reforming death penalty sentencing and abolishing the mandatory death penalty for certain offenses. Human rights groups welcomed the move as a step towards abolishing capital punishment […]

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The DCMA Confirms Launch of International CBDC

The Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA) announces the official launch of an international central bank digital currency (CBDC). The DCMA, a membership organisation of sovereign states, central banks, commercial and retail banks, […]

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UN Special Rapporteurs say UK approach to unaccompanied child migrants breaches international human rights obligations – JURIST

A joint statement issued Tuesday on behalf of three UN Special Rapporteurs joined previous condemnation in saying that the UK is failing to  “abide by its core obligations under international human rights […]

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UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by Myanmar air strike targeting community center – JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk Tuesday condemned an airstrike by Myanmar fighter jets in the country’s Sagaing region, a stronghold for opposition to the country’s military-backed government. “I am […]

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Ethereum Shapella Upgrade – Industry Responds to the Cherry on Top of the Merge

Eight months ago, Ethereum began its transition to a proof-of-stake (POS) consensus system. Now, the renowned crypto is taking the next step in its merge roadmap as it makes its Shapella Upgrade […]

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Ripple Provides Montenegro With a Pathway for CBDC Development

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has agreed to collaborate with the enterprise crypto and blockchain solutions provider Ripple. The two organisations will develop a strategy and pilot program to launch the […]

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Vietnam journalist faces up to 12 years in prison after reporting on human rights violations – JURIST

Vietnamese journalist and activist Nguyen Lan Thang Wednesday goes to trial on charges of “conducting anti-state propaganda,” after being arrested July 5, 2022 for his reporting on protests and human rights violations. […]

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China to require pre-clearance of AI products – JURIST

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) Tuesday released a draft law detailing new regulations for providers of artificial intelligence (AI) products. The new law will require these providers to report to the […]

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Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST

The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]

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Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST

Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]

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Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST

The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]

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Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST

Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]

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