Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, March 21.The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases today beginning at 10 AM ET. In the first...
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Annan to propose Security Council expansion, rights panel changes at UN
Saturday's Los Angeles Times reports that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan will propose significant changes to the organization at a General Assembly meeting Monday. According to a draft copy of Annan's scheduled Report on Larger Freedom [available on...
International brief ~ Nigeria proposes African tribunal for Sudan
In Thursday's international brief, Nigeria , acting on behalf of the African Union , has proposed the creation of an African war crimes tribunal that would prosecute alleged human rights violations and war crimes in Sudan [government...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, March 14.The US Senate convenes at 10 AM ET today to begin consideration of the FY 2006 budget resolution. Watch a...
UN Security Council calls on Haiti to curb rights violations
The UN Security Council has urged government officials in Haiti to curb human rights violations and expedite the releases of political leaders currently held in prison. In a statement Wednesday the...
International brief ~ US Senators call for UN sanctions against Sudan
In Thursday's international brief, two US Senators have called for the UN Security Council to impose heavy sanctions on the Sudanese government for forcing the genocide of thousands in Darfur to end. Senators Sam Brownback...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Wednesday, March 2.The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases beginning at 10 AM ET today. In the first...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, Feb. 28.The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases beginning at 10 AM ET today. In...
In Friday's international brief, the African Union announced the suspension of Togo's membership in the continental organization following a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council . The AU also called for wider sanctions against...
International brief ~ UN refugee chief facing sexual harassment scandal
In Friday's international brief, multiple allegations of sexual harassment have arisen against UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers . Lubbers, a former Dutch prime minister, allegedly harassed five different female employees under his supervision according to an...