Federal lawsuit filed over Canada military exports to Israel – JURIST

Federal lawsuit filed over Canada military exports to Israel – JURIST

A group of Palestinian Canadians filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Canadian government in Federal Court, challenging the continued export of military goods and technology to Israel. Led by a coalition of... Read more »
Myanmar dispatch: military junta’s activation of compulsory military service law is a blow to Myanmar’s youth, and to its future – JURIST

Myanmar dispatch: military junta’s activation of compulsory military service law is a blow to Myanmar’s youth, and to its future – JURIST

Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in... Read more »
Myanmar Junta enforces compulsory military service amid widespread armed opposition – JURIST

Myanmar Junta enforces compulsory military service amid widespread armed opposition – JURIST

Myanmar’s military, known as the Tatmadaw, announced Saturday the enforcement of the People’s Military Service Law, which requires all men between the ages of 18 and 35 and women between the ages... Read more »
UK announces new sanctions targeting Myanmar military entities – JURIST

UK announces new sanctions targeting Myanmar military entities – JURIST

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced Thursday further sanctions on Myanmar over ongoing human rights violations. This round of sanctions targeted military-linked entities “involved in the repression of the... Read more »
Burkina Faso military faces scrutiny for drone strikes on civilian targets – JURIST

Burkina Faso military faces scrutiny for drone strikes on civilian targets – JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Thursday bringing attention to three military drone strikes conducted by Burkina Faso’s government, reportedly targeting Islamist fighters. The strikes took place between August and November... Read more »
Serbia to propose return of mandatory military service – JURIST

Serbia to propose return of mandatory military service – JURIST

The Serbian Ministry of Defence announced Thursday the launch of an initiative to bring back mandatory military service in Serbia. Serbia had mandatory military service for male citizens until 2010. The mandatory... Read more »
Congress Put Independent Prosecutors In Charge of US Military Cases of Sexual Assault, Other Crimes

Congress Put Independent Prosecutors In Charge of US Military Cases of Sexual Assault, Other Crimes

The U.S. military has decided to put independent lawyers in charge of how it investigates and prosecutes cases of sexual assault and other major crimes, sidelining commanders after years of pressure from... Read more »
US prosecutors connect Venezuela military and oil company to drug trafficking in federal trial – JURIST

US prosecutors connect Venezuela military and oil company to drug trafficking in federal trial – JURIST

The federal trial of Carlos Orense Azocar (Orense) began this week, where he faces accusations of shipping tens of thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the United States with suspected ties between Venezuelan... Read more »
Ukraine announces reforms to military mobilization efforts – JURIST

Ukraine announces reforms to military mobilization efforts – JURIST

In a press conference on Friday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced coming reforms to its mobilization efforts. Ukraine’s military is in the midst of a recruiting crisis as the war against Russia... Read more »
North Korea confirms breakdown of military agreement with South Korea – JURIST

North Korea confirms breakdown of military agreement with South Korea – JURIST

North Korea issued a blistering response on Thursday to South Korea’s decision to suspend a 2018 military agreement aimed at reducing tensions on the peninsula, saying through the KCNA news agency, “From now... Read more »
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