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Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes

July 25, 2025 World Justice News 0

The former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, has been found guilty of committing 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity by judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was […]

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

February 4, 2021 World Justice News 0

Ex-Ugandan rebel commander Dominic Ongwen has been convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Ongwen, a feared commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), is the first member of the LRA to appear […]

Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim

December 3, 2018 World Justice News 0

Ex-tennis champion Boris Becker has dropped his claim to have diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy. The three-time Wimbledon winner had said his appointment as a Central African Republic (CAR) diplomat gave him protection from any legal […]

Central African Republic extradites ex-militia leader ‘Rambo’

November 17, 2018 World Justice News 0

An MP and former militia leader in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been extradited to The Hague. He will stand trial for crimes against humanity and war crimes in the International Criminal Court (ICC). […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

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Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]