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Retrial begins against Kosovo politician accused of war crimes
April 19, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) on Thursday began the retrial of Fatmir Limaj, a prominent political figure in the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). Nine other defendants are also facing charges in the case. Limaj.... [more]
Pakistan court places Musharraf under house arrest
April 19, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf was placed under house arrest on Friday. He appeared before a magistrate after he was arrested in his home in the suburbs of Islamabad. Musharraf escaped the court premises on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued against him on charges of.... [more]
Pakistan court issues arrest warrant for Musharraf
April 18, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
A Pakistani judge on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former president Pervez Musharraf on charges of detaining judges during his time in office. With the arrest warrant, Judge Shaukat Siddiqui also canceled the bail that was granted to Musharraf last Friday. Despite the arrest order,.... [more]
Google offers revised proposal in EU antitrust investigation
April 11, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
Google on Thursday formally offered concessions to the EU's competition authority for a possible settlement in the antitrust investigation against the company. The recent proposal has revised the initial proposal that was submitted in January. The January proposal came after the EU's competition.... [more]
Egypt court rejects extradition of Muammar Gaddafi's cousin
April 4, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
An Egyptian court on Wednesday rejected the extradition of Ahmed Qaddaf al-Dam, cousin and former close aide of ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi, to Libya. The country's administrative court held that Qaddaf al-Dam should be tried in Egypt. It reasoned that because Qaddaf al-Dam was an asylum.... [more]
Russia enforces NGO 'foreign agents' law
March 28, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
Russia, pursuant to its attempt to crack down on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within its borders, on Wednesday raided the Moscow headquarters of Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Transparency International. The most recent seizure came two days after the government raided the local office of.... [more]
Kenya high court demands silence over 2013 election case
March 21, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court of Kenya on Wednesday ordered the parties involved in the March 4 election dispute to restrain from making public statements with regard to the case. The court also warned civic groups and journalists that they could face punishment for biased statements that could undermine the.... [more]
Kenya presidential candidate asks ICC to withdraw charges
March 18, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
Counsel for Kenyan politician Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to drop the charges against his client for lack of evidence. The request came amid the withdrawal of charges against Francis Muthaura on Monday. The prosecution filed a notice last week to withdraw.... [more]
Vermont House approves health care for same-sex spouses
March 18, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
Vermont's House of Representatives on Friday approved a bill that would require out-of-state employers to provide the same health care coverage to same-sex couples as employees with an opposite-sex spouse. The bill was approved almost unanimously in a 139-5 vote. Under the new bill, Vermont.... [more]
UN rights expert urges Myanmar to address remaining issues
March 11, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
A UN independent expert on Monday urged Myanmar to address shortcomings in reforming its human rights situation. Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Tomas Ojea Quintana warned the country of the possibility that the current reformation process may be endangered by leaving.... [more]
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