Mozambique prison riot kills at least 33 amid civil unrest following controversial elections – JURIST
A violent prison riot in Mozambique on Thursday has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and the escape of at least 1,500 inmates from a high-security facility…
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Cambodia releases journalist on bail after apology for posts allegedly inciting unrest – JURIST
Cambodian journalist Mech Dara was released on bail on Thursday, a day after Dara issued a public apology on a state media outlet. Authorities alleged that Dara’s social media posts could…
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Will West Bank unrest open a new front in Israel-Hamas war?
HEBRON, West Bank — Tzvika Mor gripped his gun and spoke of how his son — kidnapped by Hamas and driven to the Gaza Strip more than a month ago —…
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Amid Israel-Hamas war, West Bank boy’s death points to wider unrest
TULKAREM, West Bank — The funeral started loudly, with dozens of automatic rifles firing into the air and men chanting as they carried the body of 15-year-old Ali Khazneh, wrapped in…
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Kosovo police carry out raids amid renewed violence and unrest with Serbia – JURIST
Kosovo police raided several locations on Friday in the country’s north, where weekend violence between Kosovars and Serbians left four people dead. The renewed violence between Kosovars and Serbians began…
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Unrest at Eritrean event in Germany ends with 228 arrests – JURIST
Police in the German city of Stuttgart stated on Sunday that they had arrested a total of 228 rioters following unrest near an Eritrean cultural festival the previous afternoon. Authorities…
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Opinion: Why isn’t the House Judiciary Committee looking into red flags about Clarence Thomas?
Editor’s Note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him @DeanObeidallah@masto.ai. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his…
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Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine
CNN — Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine….
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Top US Navy admiral Michael Gilday defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism
CNN — The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.” The sailor,…
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Ethiopia unrest in Amhara region prompts allegations of mass arrests and human rights violations – JURIST
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reported Monday that there have been mass arrests in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid instability in the northern Amhara region of the country. Suspects are…
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