Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
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Trinidad and Tobago Lifts State of Emergency Amid Criticism of Mass Arrests
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September 18, 2026
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📰 Al Jazeera
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Trinidad and Tobago has ended a state of emergency following criticism over mass arrests conducted under emergency powers. Lawyers have condemned the detentions without charge, raising concerns about civil liberties. This situation reflects broader issues of governance and human rights that resonate with similar challenges in Iran.
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