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View Timeline →Tunisia's Government Intensifies Crackdown on Journalists
Tunisia has arrested a journalist amid ongoing prosecutions of media professionals under President Kais Saied's administration. This crackdown on government critics raises concerns about freedom…
Nigerian Anticorruption Agency Dismisses 40 Staff Over Misconduct Allegations
The Nigerian anticorruption agency has dismissed 40 staff members due to allegations of misconduct, with five facing prosecution. This incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption…
Tunisia's Civil Society Under Siege Amid Growing Crackdown
Tunisia's civil society is experiencing increasing pressure due to arrests, prosecutions, and suspensions, as reported by Human Rights Watch. This situation involves various civil society…
Speaker Johnson Dismisses Inquiry on Iran's Prolonged Warfare
Speaker Mike Johnson responded to a question about the ongoing war in Iran by stating that he has no involvement in the prosecution of the…
US DOJ Defends Comey's Prosecution Amid Controversy Over Novel Promotion
The US Department of Justice is defending the prosecution of former FBI chief James Comey, who faces accusations of transmitting threats and using controversy to…
Iran's Group Prosecutions of Protesters Result in Death Sentences
Iran is employing group prosecutions against protesters, leading to the sentencing of dozens to death. This tactic involves mass trials and is aimed at suppressing…
Iran Escalates Repression: Collective Trials of Protesters Result in Death Sentences
Iranian authorities are conducting collective trials of protesters, leading to fast-tracked death sentences and executions. This represents a significant escalation in the government's repression of…
Trump Denies Depletion of US Munitions Amid Iran Conflict, Threatens Legal Action Against Leakers
US President Donald Trump has dismissed claims that American military stockpiles are depleted due to the conflict with Iran, asserting that the US has ample…
US Court Dismisses Final Cases Related to January 6 Insurrection
A US judge has dismissed the last prosecution cases related to the January 6 insurrection, raising concerns about the implications for political accountability in the…
Man Convicted in Terrorism Case Related to Salman Rushdie Stabbing
Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old man from New Jersey, was convicted of terrorism for his role in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The case…
Iran Initiates Legal Action Against US and Israel for War Crimes
The Iranian Judiciary has initiated legal action against the US and Israel, aiming for international prosecution and reparations for alleged war crimes. This move underscores…
US Judge Dismisses January 6 Case Against Proud Boys Amid Trump Administration Efforts
A US judge dismissed a case against the Proud Boys related to the January 6 riots, reflecting the Trump administration's efforts to challenge prosecutions of…
Mexico Initiates Legal Action Over Migrant Deaths in the US
Mexico is pursuing legal action in the US regarding the deaths of its migrants. This involves both state and federal prosecutions. While not directly related…
Suspect in New York Serial Killings of Women Charged with Killing Seventh Victim
Rex Heuermann, an architect in New York, has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim in a series of killings known as the…
Alec Baldwin, Hollywood Actor, Charged with 'Violation of Safe Gun Use' in Court
Alec Baldwin is facing trial for 'violation of safe gun use' after a fatal shooting incident on the set of the film 'Rust' in 2021.…