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Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Sentenced to 19 Years in Major Corruption Case

In a significant development underscoring a widening...

Australia’s AML/CTF Reform Brings Expanded PEP Obligations Into Force from March 2026

Australia's financial intelligence authority AUSTRAC confirmed that...

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Guinea Massacre Trial Rebounds After Prison Break

Over the past month, Guinea’s landmark trial around the country’s horrific 2009 stadium massacre entered a new phase as seven witnesses, including former high-level...

Police Assault Prominent Rights Lawyer in Cameroon

Atoh Walter M. Tchemi, a prominent Cameroonian human rights lawyer, knows firsthand the harassment and threats that comes with his job. But even he...

French Lawmakers Adopt Regressive Immigration Bill

France’s lawmakers have adopted an immigration bill that may have a devastating impact on the rights of asylum seekers and migrants in France. Under...

Kyrgyzstan: Activist Held for Opposing Flag Change

(Berlin, December 22, 2023) – Kyrgyz authorities have brought a criminal case against an activist and blogger, Aftandil Jorobekov, after he publicly opposed and...

ATF Collects Toys for Domestic Violence Victims

ASHLAND, Ky. — Employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are hoping to make a Merry Christmas for local youth...

Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp

(Johannesburg) – The Malawian government is jeopardizing refugee rights at Dzaleka refugee camp by expelling an important refugee rights group, Human Rights Watch said...

Sanctions Notice – Russia — GFSC

Please be advised that the following entry has been amended under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations). YURI ALEKSEYEVICH SOLOVIEV (Unique...

Texas Governor Signs Extreme Immigration Bill

This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three measures into law that will harm migrants, asylum seekers, and communities in Texas. The laws build on...

Informational: Federal Court arraignments | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

BILLINGS, Mont. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed...

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of Firearms

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Ryan Goodrich, 38, of Athens, Vermont, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Rutland on...

Azerbaijan: Prominent Opposition Figure Arrested

(Berlin, December 19, 2023) – Azerbaijani authorities have arrested a prominent opposition leader and unrelenting government critic, Tofig Yagublu, on bogus forgery and fraud...

Tunisia: Cybercrime Decree Used Against Critics

(Tunis) – Tunisian authorities have sentenced two political opposition activists to prison terms for criticizing the government under a 2022 cybercrime decree, Human Rights...

Singapore: MAS consults on guidelines on transition planning for a net-zero economy

In brief On 18 October 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a set of consultation papers proposing guidelines on transition planning by banks, insurers...

Canada: Regulations under the Retail Payment Activities Act to apply to Payment Service Providers published

How the Retail Payment Activities Act and newly-published regulations will impact businesses In brief On 22 November 2023, the finalized regulations enacted under the Retail Payment...

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