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PFIPC Scandal: Nigeria Has Been Exposed To ‘Unprecedented Ridicule’ -Falana

…Urges FG to come out clearly News Investigators/ Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has expressed deep concern over the claims and counter-claims of the existence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion …

Source: News Investigators Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2026

UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso

The United Nations announced Thursday it would close its human rights office in Burkina Faso, saying the authorities' indefinite suspension of its operations meant it could not carry out its duties. The decision comes three months after military-ruled …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2026

Religious violence report alleges hundreds killed, abducted in Nigeria

Religion A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has alleged that hundreds of Christians were killed, abducted and displaced in Nigeria between April and June 2026 amid persistent attacks across several …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Human Rights Lawyers, Activists, Others Petition Minister Of Justice Fagbemi, Demand End To Sowore’s Sham Trial

A group of human rights activists, lawyers , social media influencers and concerned Nigerians have have petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, requesting the discontinuance of the criminal …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Jun 29, 2026

30 June: State should take a humane approach, says human rights lawyer

The State should focus on humanitarian assistance for foreign nationals who are waiting to be repatriated, not just the security operation. That's the view of human rights lawyer Yeshelen Govender, who spoke to 702's Bongani Bingwa ahead of the …

Source: Eye Witness News - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2026

Intersociety releases 2026 mid-year security report

Africa 2026 Mid-Year Report: In Past 180 Days Of 2026 (Jan-June), Suspected State Actor-Protected Islamic Jihadists In Nigeria Committed 22 International Heinous Crimes- Killing Estimated 2,550 Defenceless Christians And 10,50 Muslims, Abducting 2,800 …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Merton & Everett LLP and partners file ECOWAS Court case challenging Ghana’s role in the receipt, detention and onward ...

Merton & Everett LLP, acting together with the Global Strategic Litigation Council and the Cornell Law School Transnational Disputes Clinic as co-counsel, has today filed an application before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on behalf of …

Source: Kumasi Mail - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 1, 2026

Rights advocates sue Ghana over US deportees’ removal

ACCRA, Ghana -- An international coalition of human-rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the government of forcing deportees from the U.S. back to the home countries they had fled in violation of their rights. It's the latest …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2026

HIV workers warn LGBTQ+ people are facing ‘witch-hunt’ after Niger anti-gay law

HIV caregivers in Niger say the LGBTQ+ community are becoming victims of a military “witch-hunt” following a penal code criminalising homosexuality earlier in 2026. Since the West African nation introduced its first-of-its-kind legislation making “indecent …

Source: Attitude - Pending
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Ghana Faces Legal Challenge Over Controversial Third-Country Deportation Pact with the United States: A Deep Dive into ...

In a landmark legal development, a coalition of human rights lawyers and advocacy groups in Ghana has filed a high-profile lawsuit against the government, accusing it of violating international human rights law by entering into a third-country deportation …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Rights lawyers sue Ghana over third-country deportation deal with the U.S.

ACCRA, Ghana — An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the government of forcing deportees from the U.S. back to the home countries they had fled in violation of their rights. It’s the latest legal …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Ghana faces ECOWAS court case over deportees sent on from US

An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates has filed a case against Ghana, accusing it of sending deportees from the United States back to the countries they had fled, in violation of their rights. The case is the latest legal …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Rights lawyers sue Ghana over third-country deportation deal with the US

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the government… ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the …

Source: WTOP - Maryland - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Rights groups sue Ghana over US third-country deportations

Ghana is facing a legal challenge at West Africa's highest court over its role in accepting migrants deported from the United States under President Donald Trump's third-country deportation policy. Human rights lawyers have filed a case on behalf …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Ghana’s Trump Deportation Deal Faces Human Rights Court Challenge

Credit: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Ghana’s Trump Deportation Deal has triggered a major legal and political debate after advocacy groups filed a complaint at the ECOWAS Court in Abuja. The case challenges Ghana’s role in accepting people deported from …

Source: ImpACT International - Left-wing
Published on Jun 30, 2026

DUMA GQUBULE | Mass deportations in South Africa would break international law

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Before the xenophobic hate group March and March’s fascist deadline for international migrants to leave South Africa, I …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2026

State Police: Agbakoba Proposes South African Model For Police, INEC, EFCC

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has called on the federal government to adopt the South African constitutional model to ensure the independence of Nigeria’s key democratic institutions, including the Nigeria …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2026

Smart Nwobi: More Than 1,000 Nigerians In South Africa Are Stranded And Displaced

The President of the Nigerian Union, South Africa, and a lawyer, Dr. Smart Nwobi, has bemoaned the plight of more than 1,000 Nigerians awaiting evacuation from South Africa, saying many are stranded, displaced and without shelter following delays in the …

Source: Arise News - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2026

Ex-President Sirleaf Backs Specialized Anti-Corruption Court, Urges Boakai to Address “the Several Scandals That Plague ...

By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf endorsed the proposed Specialized National Anti-Corruption Court, urging President Joseph Boakai to address “the several scandals that plague the …

Source: New Narratives - Center-left

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Published on June 23, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

Kenya’s Parliament urged to pass landmark bill to address discrimination against widows

On International Widows' Day, Equality Now and CTWOO call on Kenyan MPs to pass a comprehensive new Bill to protect widowed persons from eviction and abuse. NAIROBI, KENYA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To mark International Widows…

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Published on June 18, 2026 - 11:46 GMT

Joint Statement: Afghan and European civil society oppose EU engagement with the Taliban on deportations

We, the undersigned civil society organisations, including Afghan diaspora organisations across Europe, are profoundly concerned, outraged, and deeply disappointed by reports that the European Union (EU) intends to host representatives of the Taliban in …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 05:10 GMT

Westchester County Human Rights Commission Observes Juneteenth with Screening of "The Hidden History of Slavery in New ...

Published: 09 June 2026 In observance of Juneteenth, the Westchester County Human Right Commission, in partnership with the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee, hosted a standing room only screening and panel discussion of “The Hidden History …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Europe's New Migration Declaration

(MENAFN) United Nations human rights experts sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Council of Europe's recently adopted Chisinau Declaration on migration, cautioning that the document risks eroding fundamental protections and placing dangerous political …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 10:02 GMT

THE 73rd SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS

The 73rd Sydney Film Festival (3-14 June) officially opened tonight at the State Theatre with the sold-out Australian Premiere of Silenced. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Opening Night & Red Carpet Images HERE …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

President Julius Maada Bio Bolsters Africa’s UN Reform Effort with Appointment of Leading Human Rights Lawyer

President Bio appoints French human rights lawyer Maître Jean Alex Buchinger to support Africa’s call for UN Security Council reform and representation. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following his …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

UNESCO statement on Ngorongoro Conservation Area

UNESCO has consistently stressed that forced evictions are unacceptable and incompatible with international human rights law and related international obligations. Accordingly, any consideration of voluntary resettlement must be guided by the free, prior …

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note

In its work, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) understands “missing persons” to be individuals whose families have no news of them, or who, based on reliable information, have been reported missing as a result of an armed conflict ( …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Estate Legacy Pro Releases Free Playbook Outlining Asset Protection Strategies for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Estate Legacy Pro, an estate planning and asset protection firm, has released a free educational playbook aimed at helping business owners understand the strategies commonly …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

College of Charleston to be Featured in USA TODAY Documentary Series America250

The College’s history and innovative approach to education will be highlighted ahead of Independence Day. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just as Charleston is one of five cities of distinction for its role in …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

ImmigrationExam.US launches Service for Disabled Citizenship Applicants Who Cannot Take the English and Civics Tests

USCIS-designated civil surgeon Dr. Gurpreet Padda now offers structured Form N-648 disability waiver evaluations, located adjacent to St. Louis Lambert Airport. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ST. LOUIS, MO — …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

St. Louis Criminal Defense Law Firm Combs Waterkotte Welcomes Andrew Skoklo as Investigator

Combs Waterkotte welcomes investigator Andrew Skoklo, bringing law enforcement, corrections, and client advocacy experience to its criminal defense team. SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading St Louis …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 06:53 GMT

ParentGrid Launches First Survivor-Built Documentation Platform Architected on California's Coercive Control Statute

Survivor-built and first of its kind, ParentGrid turns coercive control into legally defensible, timestamped documentation for family court. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ParentGrid, a documentation …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 04:03 GMT

Accident Reconstruction Can Provide Important Evidence in Serious Personal Injury Cases

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serious motor vehicle accidents often leave behind more questions than answers. While photographs, police reports, and witness statements provide valuable information, complex …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

New Trial Manual Released for Defending Sexual Assault Cases

New NACDL trial manual gives defense lawyers strategies for voir dire, cross-exam, forensic evidence, and narrative-driven prosecutions. WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Criminal Defense Attorneys Michael Waddington …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

Phillips Law Group Attorney Montana Thompson Secures $710,000 Settlement in Mesa Hotel Shower Fall

Illinois visitor recovers $710,000 after hotel shower fall causes femur fracture requiring surgery in Mesa, Arizona. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phillips Law Group attorney Montana Thompson has secured a $710, …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys Secure Millions in Multi-State Mid-Year Case Resolutions

Leading trial firm accelerates litigation , closing complex commercial trucking, auto collision, and premises liability claims across California and Texas. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karns & Karns …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 19:54 GMT

Resh Law Salt Lake City Personal Injury Attorney Wins 3 of Utah's Best Of State Awards

Resh Law Salt Lake City Personal Injury Attorney wins three Best of State Awards for Victim Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, and Dispute Resolution. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Resh Law, one of Utah's …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

James B. Moore III of Evans Moore, LLC Named to Top 25 South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026

Georgetown trial attorney James B. “Boo” Moore III earns a Top 25 ranking among all South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. GEORGETOWN, SC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evans Moore, LLC announces that co-founder James B. …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

Western Operators Are Rebuilding Their Capital Stacks Around Gulf Family Offices, Says Artane Partners

Mid-market operators in Europe, the UK and North America are building Gulf family offices into their capital plans from the outset, says the Dublin firm. DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artane Partners, the Dublin-based …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

Jennifer Isso, Lowest Price Lawyers, and Best Family Lawyers Las Vegas: Trusted Family Law Representation In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jennifer Isso, Lowest Price Lawyers, and Best Family Lawyers Las Vegas: Building Trusted Family Law Representation Across Las Vegas When individuals begin searching for a divorce …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

PDL Says Corporate Investigations On The Rise

Investigations company sees significant increase in corporate investigation enquiries. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London and worldwide private investigations company PDL has acknowledged a significant recent rise …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Ohio Firefighter and Daughter Burned in Propane Home Explosion Sue HVAC Company

Suit filed in Cuyahoga County alleges negligent furnace installation by Anderson Heating & Cooling and parent company, Atrium Home Group, caused a 2025 blast. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nurenberg, Paris …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Arizona Court Ruling Exposes New Commuter Accident Coverage Gap

Flynn Greathouse Warns Arizona Drivers About a Recent Supreme Court Ruling That Limits Commercial Insurance Coverage for Accidents During Routine Commutes PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When an everyday driver is …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Host Special Fourth of July Radio Broadcast on Dads’ Rights Legal Hour

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationally recognized fathers’ rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will host a special Independence Day broadcast on the Dads’ Rights Legal Hour on Saturday, July 4, from 9:00 a.m. to …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

McGrath Kavinoky LLP Challenges Order Requiring Sexual Abuse Survivors' Medical Records; Court Issues Stay

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a trial court ordered sexual abuse survivors to disclose confidential medical records to the hospital they are suing, McGrath Kavinoky LLP (hyperlinked) filed a Petition for …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

AEBC Says 14-Cent-a-Day Increase Falls Short of the Promise of the Canada Disability Benefit

Annual Inflation Adjustment Does Little to Reduce Disability Poverty CANADA, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is expressing disappointment with the first annual …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

How Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reforms Impact 2026 Personal Injury Claims

Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reforms, SB 68 and SB 69, Reshape 2026 Personal Injury Claims. Greathouse Trial Law Explains the Impact on Compensation and Victim Rights. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A year after Georgia…

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