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Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

The pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily ceases its activities due to the national security law and after five of its top executives as well as its founder Jimmy L

The pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily ceases its activities due to the national security law and after five of its top executives as well as its founder Jimmy Lai were arrested for violating that law. Thousands of Hong Kong residents purchase the tabloid's final edition and a million copies were printed as critics say that a different era begins for Hong Kong given the unapologetic gesture of the Hong Kong government regarding the closure of the tabloid. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2021
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that Hungary "has no business being in the European Union any more" following the approval of an anti-pedophilia law in Hun

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that Hungary "has no business being in the European Union any more" following the approval of an anti-pedophilia law in Hungary, which is claimed by some critics to also contain anti-LGBT parts. Rutte says that he cannot push Hungary out of the European Union but that it has to be done step by step until Hungary is brought "to its knees on this issue". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2021
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Foreign relations of Hungary, LGBT rights in Hungary Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that Hungary "has no business being in the European Union any more" fo

Foreign relations of Hungary, LGBT rights in Hungary Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that Hungary "has no business being in the European Union any more" following the approval of an anti-pedophilia law in Hungary, which is claimed by some critics to also contain anti-LGBT parts. Rutte says that he cannot push Hungary out of the European Union but that it has to be done step by step until Hungary is brought "to its knees on this issue". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2021
Jun
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Tigray War Three Doctors Without Borders staff are found dead near their vehicle in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Tigray War Three Doctors Without Borders staff are found dead near their vehicle in Tigray, Ethiopia. (MSF) The United States Agency for International Development announces it estimates as many as 900,000 in the Tigray Region are facing a man-made famine, corroborating months-long reports from citizens and international observers that the Ethiopian Army have been obstructing and looting farmers. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to claim there is "no hunger" in Tigray. (Associated Press on MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2021
Jun
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Gibraltar abortion referendum Gibraltar votes 62% in favour of legalizing abortion.

2021 Gibraltar abortion referendum Gibraltar votes 62% in favour of legalizing abortion. Under the new proposed amendment to the criminal law bill, pregnancies can be terminated by a registered physician within the first 12 weeks, while abortions would be permitted at a later stage of the pregnancy under a "narrow set of circumstances". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2021
Jun
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Gibraltar votes 62% in favour of legalizing abortion.

Gibraltar votes 62% in favour of legalizing abortion. Under the new proposed amendment to the criminal law bill, pregnancies can be terminated by a registered physician within the first 12 weeks, while abortions would be permitted at a later stage of the pregnancy under a "narrow set of circumstances". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2021
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war The U.S.

American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war The U.S. military says that it conducted airstrikes on facilities purportedly used by Iranian-supported militias near the Iraq–Syria border. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi condemns the airstrikes as a "blatant and unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty and Iraqi national security". (Politico) (Al Jazeera) Syrian state media say that an air missile attack around 1 a.m. on residential houses in the countryside of al-Bokmal, presumably by American warplanes, killed a child and injured three civilians. (SANA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka tells a court in Minsk that he is innocent of the corruption charges against him.

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka tells a court in Minsk that he is innocent of the corruption charges against him. Babaryka was one of the main challengers to President Alexander Lukashenko and was arrested in June 2020. Babaryka says that he cannot confess to crimes that he did not commit and faces up to 15 years' imprisonment if he is found guilty. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina further closes its borders, allowing only 600 entries per day, in an attempt to reduce the spread of the Delta variant

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina further closes its borders, allowing only 600 entries per day, in an attempt to reduce the spread of the Delta variant as the country has so far reported over 4.4 million cases and more than 93,000 deaths from COVID-19. (ADN Digital)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2021
Jun
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Bahraini 400 m-runner Salwa Eid Naser from participating in the sport for two years, thus banning her from the Tokyo Oly

The Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Bahraini 400 m-runner Salwa Eid Naser from participating in the sport for two years, thus banning her from the Tokyo Olympics, for not taking doping tests between March 2019 and January 2020. This overturns the ruling made by the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal last October, who absolved her based on a technicality. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021
Jul
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Spillover of the War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan–Tajikistan relations Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon orders the mobilization of 20,000 m

War in Afghanistan Spillover of the War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan–Tajikistan relations Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon orders the mobilization of 20,000 military reservists to secure the border with Afghanistan in response to recent Taliban advances. (Reuters) Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2021) The Pentagon says that 90% of American troops have withdrawn from the country. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 6, 2021
Jul
07
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, warns Hungary to repeal its controversial amendments to its Child Protection Act, which bans the

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, warns Hungary to repeal its controversial amendments to its Child Protection Act, which bans the dissemination of content in schools deemed to "promote homosexuality", or else face "the full force of EU law". Poland is expected to block any attempt to impose the maximum EU penalty of suspending Hungary's voting rights. (Reuters) (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2021
Jul
07
Immigration / Law / Policy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismisses 12 cabinet ministers, including Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, following intense criticisms over his handling of t

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismisses 12 cabinet ministers, including Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, following intense criticisms over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ravi Shankar Prasad, who held multiple concurrent positions as Law, Information Technology, and Communications Minister, also resigns. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2021
Jul
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–European Union relations The European Parliament votes 578–29 to pass a 28-point nonbinding resolution condemning the tightening restrictions on the press

China–European Union relations The European Parliament votes 578–29 to pass a 28-point nonbinding resolution condemning the tightening restrictions on the press in Hong Kong following the shutdown of the pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily. The resolution also calls for the European Commission to take punitive actions in response, such as sanctioning officials responsible for drafting and enforcing the national security law, and refusing invitations to the Beijing Winter Olympics next year. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021
Jul
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

The European Parliament votes 578–29 to pass a 28-point nonbinding resolution condemning the tightening restrictions on the press in Hong Kong following the shu

The European Parliament votes 578–29 to pass a 28-point nonbinding resolution condemning the tightening restrictions on the press in Hong Kong following the shutdown of the pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily. The resolution also calls for the European Commission to take punitive actions in response, such as sanctioning officials responsible for drafting and enforcing the national security law, and refusing invitations to the Beijing Winter Olympics next year. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2021
Jul
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Australian Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announces that she will appeal a historic ruling from the Federal Court which found that she has a "duty to t

Australian Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announces that she will appeal a historic ruling from the Federal Court which found that she has a "duty to take reasonable care" that young people will not be harmed in the future by the effects of global warming. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Climate change in Australia Australian Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announces that she will appeal a historic ruling from the Federal Court which fou

Climate change in Australia Australian Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announces that she will appeal a historic ruling from the Federal Court which found that she has a "duty to take reasonable care" that young people will not be harmed in the future by the effects of global warming. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Malta, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Malta announces that beginning on July 14, they will become the first country i

COVID-19 pandemic in Malta, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Malta announces that beginning on July 14, they will become the first country in Europe to close their borders to unvaccinated travellers, only allowing those with a Maltese, British or European vaccination certificate to enter following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgents capture the border town of Torghundi on the border with Turkmenistan as the Afghan National Security Forces collapse in Herat.

Taliban insurgents capture the border town of Torghundi on the border with Turkmenistan as the Afghan National Security Forces collapse in Herat. The Ministry of Interior Affairs says that troops had been "temporarily relocated" and that efforts are underway to recapture the border crossing. (TRT World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Samoan constitutional crisis Naomi Mataʻafa accuses Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi of a desperate "attack on the rule of law" and calls on him to recognize

2021 Samoan constitutional crisis Naomi Mataʻafa accuses Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi of a desperate "attack on the rule of law" and calls on him to recognize defeat in the past election. Several Pacific Island nations such as the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands have recognized Mataʻafa as the new Prime Minister of Samoa. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2021
Jul
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Naomi Mataʻafa accuses Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi of a desperate "attack on the rule of law" and calls on him to recognize defeat in the past election.

Naomi Mataʻafa accuses Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi of a desperate "attack on the rule of law" and calls on him to recognize defeat in the past election. Several Pacific Island nations such as the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands have recognized Mataʻafa as the new Prime Minister of Samoa. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2021
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Constitutional Court rules that the general lockdown decreed by the Government in March 2020 is partially unconstitutional becaus

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Constitutional Court rules that the general lockdown decreed by the Government in March 2020 is partially unconstitutional because it considers that the restrictions exceeded those covered by the state of alarm. The appeal of unconstitutionality against the decree was filed by the far right party Vox. (El Mundo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2021
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Constitutional Court rules that the general lockdown decreed by the Government in March 2020 is partially unconstitutional because it considers that the res

The Constitutional Court rules that the general lockdown decreed by the Government in March 2020 is partially unconstitutional because it considers that the restrictions exceeded those covered by the state of alarm. The appeal of unconstitutionality against the decree was filed by the far right party Vox. (El Mundo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2021
Jul
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Mauritius reopens its borders to vaccinated tourists after being closed for

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritius, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Mauritius reopens its borders to vaccinated tourists after being closed for 16 months as part of a two-phase strategy to attract tourists in order to revive the economy from the impact of the pandemic. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2021
Jul
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in Hungary, LGBT rights in Poland The European Commission launches legal challenges against Hungary and parts of Poland due to their anti-LGBT+ laws

LGBT rights in Hungary, LGBT rights in Poland The European Commission launches legal challenges against Hungary and parts of Poland due to their anti-LGBT+ laws. The Commission adds that "Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatized". (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2021
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court.

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Both Netto and Lira deny that such a threat happened, with the former declaring that the Estadão reported an "invention" and Superior Electoral Court President

Both Netto and Lira deny that such a threat happened, with the former declaring that the Estadão reported an "invention" and Superior Electoral Court President Luís Roberto Barroso commenting that "the [democratic] institutions are working". Estadão's editor, João Caminoto, reaffirms the veracity of the report in a social media post. (G1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve an

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve and provide visas for Afghan interpreters who worked for American personnel during the war. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in Hungary Thousands of people join the pride march in Budapest, which was also in protest of the newly passed law that prohibits teachings about ho

LGBT rights in Hungary Thousands of people join the pride march in Budapest, which was also in protest of the newly passed law that prohibits teachings about homosexuality in schools. Organizers criticized the government and said that the ruling party was making "laws to make members of the LGBTQ community outcasts in their own country". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021
Jul
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Thousands of people join the pride march in Budapest, which was also in protest of the newly passed law that prohibits teachings about homosexuality in schools.

Thousands of people join the pride march in Budapest, which was also in protest of the newly passed law that prohibits teachings about homosexuality in schools. Organizers criticized the government and said that the ruling party was making "laws to make members of the LGBTQ community outcasts in their own country". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN r

2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French Parliament approves a law that requires all healthcare workers to receive a vaccine by September 15 as well as the adopti

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French Parliament approves a law that requires all healthcare workers to receive a vaccine by September 15 as well as the adoption of a "Health Pass" that will allow residents to travel on trains and airplanes, and enter restaurants and some public venues. The law can be applied until November 15 depending on the COVID-19 situation and will also apply to children over the age of 12 beginning on September 30. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United Nations representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons implores the Afghan government and the Taliban to protect civilians as a UN report shows a sharp increase in civilians being killed. 1,300 civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed so far this year. (DW) Forty-six Afghan National Army soldiers, including five officers, flee into neighbouring Pakistan after abandoning their military posts on the border amid Taliban advances. (The Express Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Immigration / Law / Policy

The French Parliament approves a law that requires all healthcare workers to receive a vaccine by September 15 as well as the adoption of a "Health Pass" that w

The French Parliament approves a law that requires all healthcare workers to receive a vaccine by September 15 as well as the adoption of a "Health Pass" that will allow residents to travel on trains and airplanes, and enter restaurants and some public venues. The law can be applied until November 15 depending on the COVID-19 situation and will also apply to children over the age of 12 beginning on September 30. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland begins to require international travellers who have been vaccinated o

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland begins to require international travellers who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID-19 to present a negative PCR or Antigen test result from the previous 72 hours due to the spread of the Delta variant. (Schengen Visa Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021
Jul
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

The trial against Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu and ten others for financial crimes opens in the Holy See.

The trial against Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu and ten others for financial crimes opens in the Holy See. Becciu and a monsignor are the only two to appear in court in person. Becciu denied any wrongdoing and the trial was adjourned. Pope Francis had previously stripped Becciu of his immunity and approved his indictment. Becciu's lawyers asked the court not to order the Cardinal's arrest. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia reports that three of its soldiers were killed in clashes with Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh

2021 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia reports that three of its soldiers were killed in clashes with Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia says that Azerbaijan "is deliberately escalating the situation as its forces remain illegally on Armenia's sovereign territory" while Azerbaijan rejects the accusation and blames Armenian forces for opening fire first towards Azerbaijani forces in the district of Kelbajar. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that United Nations reports of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are "deeply, deeply troubling" as the Taliban gains vital border crossings and territory. The armed group has said that, if they return to power, they will treat civilians well and will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for international terrorism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in Uganda Local human rights activists in Uganda petition President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a controversial bill against gay sex into law as it

LGBT rights in Uganda Local human rights activists in Uganda petition President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a controversial bill against gay sex into law as it could increase discrimination and hate crimes and incite violence against gay men. The bill further criminalizes homosexuality by punishing "penetration of another person’s anus" with up to 10 years' imprisonment. Richard Lusimbo, a 34-year-old activist, says that even people suspected of being gay will be attacked if the bill comes into effect. (PML Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Local human rights activists in Uganda petition President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a controversial bill against gay sex into law as it could increase discrim

Local human rights activists in Uganda petition President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a controversial bill against gay sex into law as it could increase discrimination and hate crimes and incite violence against gay men. The bill further criminalizes homosexuality by punishing "penetration of another person’s anus" with up to 10 years' imprisonment. Richard Lusimbo, a 34-year-old activist, says that even people suspected of being gay will be attacked if the bill comes into effect. (PML Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declares a public health emergency in Arkansas amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declares a public health emergency in Arkansas amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. He also announces a special legislative session to change the law that prevents public schools from issuing mask mandates. (KATV-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Twenty-four-year-old Tong Ying-kit is sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted last week for driving his motorcyc

Hong Kong national security law Twenty-four-year-old Tong Ying-kit is sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted last week for driving his motorcycle into three riot police last year. (Reuters) Police arrest a 40-year-old man at a mall for booing the Chinese national anthem during the ceremony for Hong Kong's first gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Police added that the man also carried a Hong Kong colonial flag and that he was arrested on grounds of the man's aim to "incite hatred and politicize sports". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021
Jul
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Government forces and the Taliban clash in Herat, the provincial capital of Herat Province, where the Islamist group has seized many districts.

Government forces and the Taliban clash in Herat, the provincial capital of Herat Province, where the Islamist group has seized many districts. The Taliban also captures adjoining border crossings with Iran and Turkmenistan as the United Nations accuses them of killing a United Nations serviceman yesterday during an attack on a UN compound. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021
Aug
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to resolve the Korean conflict. The two Koreas have been improving relations lately, with North Korea restoring the border hotlines, which Kim Yo-jong called a "physical" measure in case the drills take place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021
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