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Law · October, 2024

Stories about Law from October, 2024

Israel’s war on the United Nations: Why a ban on UNRWA sets a dangerous precedent

A law deeming the UN agency a ‘terror group’ raises global concerns over humanitarian missions

Written by Walid El Houri

30 October 2024

In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?

The charges have a chilling effect on the entire anti-war movement and ethnic minority activists but also broadly speaking on an entire civic space.

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

25 October 2024

Brazilians raise debate on reducing working hours through the ‘VAT movement’

A city councilor was elected in Rio de Janeiro after becoming known on TikTok for pushing a discussion on reducing working hours

Written by Fernanda Canofre

20 October 2024

Starlink resists making changes in identifying users in Brazil's Amazon region

The company's services are being used by illegal miners

Written by Pública - Agência de jornalismo investigativo Translated by Liam Anderson

18 October 2024

In Azerbaijan, owning and operating drones is no easy feat

It's nearly impossible to obtain permission to own drones in Azerbaijan

Written by Meltem Talibzade

18 October 2024

Legal barriers hinder fight against femicide in Nigeria and Kenya

There is an urgent need for reforms that go beyond individual cases

Written by Minority Africa, Zita Zage

16 October 2024

#FreeMechDara: Journalist who reported on cyber scams arrested in Cambodia

Authorities accused him of posting 'fake news' about a quarrying operation

Written by Mong Palatino

15 October 2024

Terrorist threats loom ahead of SCO summit in Pakistan

There is a growing threat to Chinese nationals in Pakistan

Written by Ramna Saeed

14 October 2024

World Mental Health Day: In Trinidad & Tobago, a call to deal with bullying after a student's suicide

'[E]ach complaint should be assessed on its own, independently and objectively'

Written by Flora Thomas

11 October 2024

Brazil's Supreme Court lifts suspension of X after Musk backs down

X paid a USD 5.2 million fine

Written by Global Voices Brazil

11 October 2024

Indonesia lifts sea sand export ban, angering activists and coastal communities

After a 20-year ban, companies can resume dredging the seafloor

Written by Sydney Allen

10 October 2024

Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to criticism and a police probe in Malaysia

A legislator who raised a concern with the proposal was reported to the police for offending religious feelings

Written by Mong Palatino

7 October 2024

Pacific island nations want ‘ecocide’ to be an international crime

Three nations submitted a petition to the International Criminal Court

Written by Mong Palatino

7 October 2024

Jamaica needs a new prison, but rehabilitation is a must

'The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons'

Written by Emma Lewis

4 October 2024

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