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Bolsonaro’s lawyers request acquittal in alleged coup attempt trial

Lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have formally requested his acquittal in the ongoing trial before the Supreme Court, where he is accused of orchestrating an attempted coup following his electoral defeat in 2022. In a detailed 197-page defense submitted on Wednesday, Bolsonaro’s......

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar prosecuted for blasphemy in Morocco

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties......

Brazilian Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest ahead of coup trial

The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as he faces trial for allegedly conspiring to instigate a coup in January 2023. The decision, announced on August 4, restricts Bolsonaro to his Brasília residence under......

Trial of ex-Bangladesh PM begins as shooting victim testifies

The trial of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina began on Sunday with a powerful testimony from one of the victims of last year’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. Khokon Chandra Barman, a 23-year-old man who was shot in the face during the demonstrations, took the stand......

Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......

Morocco adopts criminal procedure reform to strengthen justice and human rights

The Moroccan Parliament has officially adopted a landmark bill reforming the Code of Criminal Procedure, marking a significant step toward the modernization of the country’s justice system and the consolidation of the rule of law. According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, the reform......

Morocco reduces pre-trial detention rates to historic low

Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its judicial system by reducing pre-trial detainees to less than 30% of the total prison population during specific periods. This achievement, described as historic by the country’s chief public prosecutor, reflects a significant improvement in......

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of major charges but faces up to 20 years for lesser convictions

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has been acquitted of federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution—a federal felony—one involving his ex-girlfriend,......

Netanyahu thanks Trump for calling to cancel corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday after Trump publicly called for the cancellation of Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial. “I was deeply moved by your sincere support for me, and your incredible support for......