The Myanmar military, colloquially known as the Tatmadaw, has enforced the implementation of the People’s Military Service Law. The statute dictates that all males aged between 18 to 35 and females aged between 18 to 27 are required to serve in the military for at least two years. This move follows a series of recent…
The Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has denied the request from the Nicaraguan government to grant safe passage for its ex-president, Ricardo Martinelli, to leave the country. This decision followed the Nicaraguan government’s move to grant asylum to Martinelli earlier this week. Furthering its stance, the Panamanian Ministry called in the Nicaraguan…
A report alleging mass civilian casualties during the Russia siege of Mariupol, Ukraine has been released by human rights organizations, according to an article from Jurist News. Expert groups including Human Rights Watch (HRW), SITY Research, and Truth Hounds announced their findings on the Russian military assault between February and May 2022, alleging numerous civilian…
In Senegal, simmering discontent has intensified following the parliamentary decision to postpone the national election. As a result, widespread protests have erupted throughout the country, resulting in at least two deaths thus far. On Saturday, The Interior Ministry of Senegal announced the demise of a student at Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis amidst the civil…
The European Commission (EC) has initiated the process of drafting new guidelines under the Digital Service Act (DSA) to regulate false information and protect the integrity of future elections. The guidelines are being developed under Article 35 of the DSA, making this the first time guidelines have been established via this article. The EC has…
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has recently published a 76-page report detailing the need for accountability of independent regulators in the United Kingdom post-Brexit. The report, titled ‘Who watches the watchdogs?’, highlights the increased pressure on regulators due to expanded responsibilities in the aftermath of the Brexit developments. Given that regulators operate…
Thomson Reuters has made the decision to shutter its Firm Central law practice management software. The company will discontinue support for the software after September 30, 2024. This information came to light through a notice posted this week by the company, indicating its departure from this software sector. Further details can be found via Thomson…