Stories about Law from November, 2013
Peace Unlikely as Pakistan's New Taliban Chief Swears Revenge
The Pakistani government has shelved planned peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban, following the election of a new chief who doesn't seem interested in talks or peace.
Ethiopians: #SomeoneTellSaudiArabia to Stop Immigration Crackdown
Saudi Arabia has began enforcing a crackdown on illegal immigrants after the expiry of an amnesty period given to illegal immigrants. Ethiopian immigrants find themselves a target.
‘Censorship is Censorship': Brazil's Writers and Artists Spar Over Biography Rights
A controvery has ignited in Brazilian popular music, with artists on one side and editors and writers on the other. Should required authorization for the publication of biographies be kept?
The Chechen Lawyer and the Dead Russian Colonel
Russia's Investigative Committee is targeting a Chechen lawyer for bribery in a murder case, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov to the rescue.
Serbia Questions Whether Church Should be Exempt from Taxes
InSerbia reports and adds details to a poll carried out by Serbian daily Blic on whether the Serbian Orthodox Church, whose clergymen have recently been in the media often due...
Hungary Criticized for Lenient Naturalization Policy
With unemployment and economic concern growing in the European Union, Hungary is among some of the EU member states being criticized by its Union neighbors for more lenient laws passed...
New Laws in Hungary May Restrict Media Freedom
On November 5, 2013, Hungarian Parliament adopted changes to the country's Criminal Code regarding potentially defamatory video or audio recordings. The new changes to this law include penalties such as...
Regional Bloggers Targeted for “Extremism” by Russian Police
Regional authorities in Russia are cracking down on local opposition bloggers, persecuting them for alleged "extremism."
Saudi Women Insist on Driving Despite Ban
Saudi women continue to challenge the driving ban imposed on them in the absolute monarchy. This video shows a woman named as Azza Al Shammasi driving in Saudi Arabia on...
Saudi Releases Writer Tariq Al Mubarak
Saudi writer Tariq Al Mubarak, detained for supporting women in their right to drive in the absolute monarchy, has been released. Tamador Al Yami tweets: After 8 days in detention,...
Egypt: Police Violence Video Revives Fear of Return to Old Regime
The emergence of a torture video in a police station in Egypt has sparked anger online. Are the police back to their dirty tactics or is police torture systematic?
Tajikistan Votes in “Imitation” of Presidential Elections
Today's elections in Tajikistan will extend the two-decade-long presidency of Emomali Rahmon for another seven years. The vote does not have even a modicum of suspense.
Russians Remember the Nord-Ost Hostage Siege, 11 Years Later
Russians are no strangers to terrorism, but there's always something strange about every passing anniversary of the country's worst terrorist attacks.
Bigger Protests Against Thailand’s Amnesty Bill
Opposition to the bill emerged after it was reported that the amended version of the measure would benefit corrupt politicians and human rights violators.
D.R., Haiti: We Can Work It Out?
This is an island. No way out. So these two nations, who have been doing a live rendition of a Russian novel for 500 years, are going to have to...
‘A Country is More Than a Territory': Chileans Demand Vote From Abroad
Chileans abroad will not be able to vote on November 17, but they can participate in a symbolic and electronic election to push for exercising their right to vote.
Latin American Women Face Harsh Penalties for Minor Drug Offenses
Between 2006 and 2011, the female prison population almost doubled in Latin America from 40,000 to more than 74,000 inmates. Most incarcerated women are accused of minor drug offenses, –75%...
No More ‘Monkey Business’ in Jakarta
The popular but controversial 'topeng monyet' (masked monkey) shows are now banned in the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia.
Thailand Amnesty Bill Sparks Protest
According to critics, the controversial measure will grant blanket amnesty to corrupt politicians and human rights violators
VIDEO: Saudi Man Beats Worker for “Talking to his Wife”
A video of a Saudi man beating an expatriate worker has gone viral, sparking outrage against the abuse of workers in the country.
Proposed Law in Pakistan Would Pave Way for Human Rights Violations
A proposed law in Pakistan meant to give more teeth to anti-terrorism legislation would allow law enforcement to perform searches without a warrant and take away right to bail.
