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20 Sep
Singapore's death penalty rate has risen to 11, primarily for drug-related offenses, causing anxiety among 63 prisoners, overrepresentation of minorities, and a growing movement towards less punitive measures.
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Papua New Guinea abolished the death penalty in 2022, ending capital punishment in the Oceania region. Despite reintroduction, no executions were carried out, making it an "abolitionist de facto" state.
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In October 2022, a football match in Malang, Indonesia, resulted in a riot and stampede, causing 125 deaths, 33 of which were children, highlighting police violence and impunity.
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UN Experts have expressed concern over Saudi oil giant Aramco's failure to reduce carbon emissions and breach of human rights, highlighting the company's legal responsibility.
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Kupyansk, Ukraine, liberated from Russian occupation in September 2022, marking a significant conflict milestone. Despite evacuation orders in March 2023, the city's resilience and rebuilding continue to inspire hope.
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The Indonesian Omnibus Bill, aimed at simplifying business license applications, has been deemed unconstitutional, reducing labor rights, weakening legal protections, and affecting workers, with concerns over Indigenous rights and environmental impact.
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The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) is cracking down on opposition, with the Candlelight Party banned for failing to submit registration. Human rights watchdogs condemn this, threatening the 2023 elections.
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Papua New Guinea abolished the death penalty in 2022, citing its ineffectiveness and Christian values. The decision marks the end of capital punishment in the Oceania region, with Togo remaining a de facto abolitionist state.
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Kanjuruhan Tragedy and the Culture of Police Violence and Impunity in Indonesia Source: Tunggadewi/law-justice.co, 2022. Kanjuruhan Tragedy and the Culture of Police Violence and Impunity in Indonesia 29-08-2023Topic: World NewsRegion: […]
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On August 14, 2023, a judge in Montana District Court pronounced a landmark decision affirming the constitutional right to safe climate, in a lawsuit Held v. Montana.
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