Tag: justice
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of 28 defendants in Panama Papers case
The Panamanian prosecutor’s office announced on Friday, July 5, that it is appealing the acquittal handed down a week ago to twenty-eight defendants accused of money laundering in the “Panama…
In Kisangani, victims of clashes in 2000 involving Uganda are unhappy with the compensation process
In 2000, Kisangani, in the north-east of the DRC, was the scene of deadly clashes between Rwandans and Ugandans. These two occupying armies, which had invaded eastern DRC during the…
France expels Iranian suspected of being an “agent of influence” of Tehran
France expelled on Wednesday July 3 an Iranian national suspected of being a ” agent of influence ” of the Islamic Republic. The man, already under an expulsion order from…
Justice, the Council of Ministers approves the Empty Prisons decree. Nordio: a vast and structural intervention
(Finance) – Transfer of minors and drug addicts to communities, measures to simplify early release and more phone calls granted to prisoners. The Minister of Justice, Carlo Northillustrated the contents…
Filmmaker Benoît Jacquot charged with rape, Jacques Doillon released after police custody
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Wednesday, July 3, the indictment of filmmaker Benoît Jacquot for the rape of actresses Julia Roy and Isild Le Besco. Placed under judicial supervision,…
The rule of law, a regular target of the far right in France and in Europe
With its strong showing in the recent European and legislative elections, the French far right is in a strong position to gain power in France. A possibility that is worrying…
Belarus releases political prisoners, a first in the country
Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said on Wednesday, July 3, that political prisoners had been released by Belarus, a Russian ally that is ruthlessly repressed. Since the wave of protests…
Supreme Court rules law leading to forced sterilizations unconstitutional
In Japan, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, July 3, unconstitutional the now-defunct law that led to the forced sterilization of thousands of people in the country. This is a…
Benoît Jacquot presented to justice, Jacques Doillon released after police custody
After 48 hours in police custody, Benoît Jacquot will be brought before the courts this Wednesday. Jacques Doillon, also accused by several actresses of sexual violence, was released without charge.…
President Déby targeted by an investigation in France for suspicion of ill-gotten gains
A preliminary investigation has been opened in France into suspicions of ill-gotten gains against Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. A source close to the case was able to confirm…