New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced a new $7.5 billion settlement with Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the Sackler Family, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles stemming from the US opioid crisis. This settlement comes as part of continuous legal efforts to hold Purdue accountable for its role in the epidemic, where…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a state of emergency following an escalation in violence between rival factions, namely the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident groups from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This development grants Petro special powers for a 90-day period to impose curfews and traffic restrictions, with a possibility of…
In a move drawing significant attention amid ongoing national immigration debates, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), has launched a “Know Your Rights” campaign to educate city residents on their legal rights regarding federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The initiative comes on the heels of a viral video…
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges. The arrest was made following the advice of the Attorney General after sufficient evidence was gathered to indict him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 5 of 2006. This arrest is significant as it is…
The Cambodian government has approved a draft law designed to enforce stricter penalties on individuals who ignore, minimize, or deny the horrors perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. According to the proposed legislation, civil penalties for genocide denial will now range from 1 to 5 years of imprisonment and carry financial…
The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) has published a detailed report highlighting the ongoing systematic violations against the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. This comes five years following an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which demanded Myanmar prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya. The report, titled “The Genocide Never Stopped – Five…
During the 48th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held on Friday, Iran was subjected to widespread international criticism. Delegates from various nations condemned Iran’s treatment of women, its suppression of dissent, and its extensive use of the death penalty, raising significant issues regarding the country’s…
As the debate on voting rights continues to evolve in the United States, Mississippi’s permanent felony voting ban is once again under judicial scrutiny. Embedded in Mississippi’s constitution since 1890, this provision bars individuals convicted of certain felonies from voting—a practice critics argue is deeply rooted in racial discrimination. Originally implemented to disenfranchise Black voters,…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a report stating that the Tanzanian government is failing to adequately protect the educational rights of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers. According to HRW, Tanzania has not implemented sufficient legal and policy measures to curb the systemic exclusion these young women face in schools. The report highlights ongoing challenges…
In a determined gesture, U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned 23 anti-abortion activists, who were convicted for their role in blockading or physically obstructing abortion clinic entrances. The activists were initially prosecuted under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which aims to protect both users of reproductive health services and individuals exercising…