May 17, 2026

Colombia’s Enduring Racial Inequities: UN Report Exposes Systemic Discrimination Against Afro-Colombians

Pieter Gunst03 mins

A recent report by the International Independent Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement has highlighted pervasive racism against people of African descent in Colombia, revealing deeply ingrained biases within national institutions. This finding underscores the challenges faced by Afro-Colombians, a community that comprises approximately 26% of the nation’s population but remains…

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UN Tribunal Denies Early Release for Convicted Bosnian War Criminal Ratko Mladić Amid Health Concerns

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The UN’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals recently rejected an application for early release filed by Ratko Mladić, a former Bosnian military leader convicted of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Mladić, who earned infamy as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, is currently serving a life sentence for his actions during the Bosnian War,…

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Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Intimate Partner Violence as a New Civil Tort, Marking Legal Milestone

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to recognize intimate partner violence as a new civil wrong marks a significant shift in the legal landscape. The court’s majority highlighted that such violence represents a “pernicious social ill” necessitating legal intervention. Six justices voted to establish intimate partner violence as a tort, focusing on…

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