Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned El Salvador’s new law, which transfers incarcerated children into adult prisons, as a violation of international juvenile justice standards. The law comes amid the conviction of over a thousand children, many on charges of unlawful gang association. HRW claims that children are often coerced into pleading guilty for crimes they […]
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Amnesty International has called for justice for the victims of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging accountability for war crimes and reparations for the affected. In a statement issued Monday, Secretary General Agnès Callamard emphasized that any peace negotiations must prioritize justice for crimes committed since Russia’s military intervention in 2014. Callamard also addressed U.S. President […]
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Dong Yifu, the son of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, has called for his father’s release after the journalist was sentenced to seven years in prison on espionage charges. Speaking at a National Press Club event, Dong Yifu denounced the conviction, which he views as part of China’s broader crackdown on press freedom. He emphasized that […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed optimism that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia could be achieved in the coming weeks. In a recent interview with Fox News following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Macron emphasized that any peace agreement must safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and be supported by security guarantees. […]
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In a military operation backed by local forces, the Somali government reported that over 70 members of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab were killed on Tuesday. The operation was launched in response to recent Al-Shabaab attacks in the region. The terrorist group has waged a violent insurgency against the Somali government for more than 15 […]
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Botswana has reached a pivotal agreement with De Beers, securing a new 10-year diamond sales deal through its joint venture, Debswana. The deal, announced on Tuesday after seven years of negotiations, grants the government an increasing share of diamond revenues. Diamonds are crucial to Botswana’s economy, contributing to approximately 80% of exports and a quarter […]
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Unilever stunned investors with the announcement of CEO Hein Schumacher’s departure, just months after he took over the role in July 2023. Schumacher will step down as CEO and board director next month, with his complete exit from the company set for May 31. Unilever characterized the decision as mutual. Effective March 1, Unilever’s CFO, […]
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Thoma Bravo, the Chicago-based software investment giant, has successfully closed its debut European-focused fund at €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion), surpassing its initial target of €1.5 billion. The newly launched Thoma Bravo Europe Fund will target mid-market software companies in key European markets, capitalizing on the region’s accelerating digital transformation. The firm highlighted that European software […]
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The Trump administration’s broader cost-cutting initiative, including the controversial DOGE plan, is sending ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) market, putting billions of dollars in loans in jeopardy. The General Services Administration (GSA) has rolled out a directive aimed at reducing federal office space by up to 300 leases a day, part of the […]
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In an alert on Tuesday, UN aid coordinators OCHA said that six humanitarian workers have been killed since January – the latest victim was shot during clashes last week near a hospital in Masisi Territory about 80 kilometres west of Goma, in North Kivu. The same clashes reportedly killed three other civilians and injured a […]
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