Albania opposition lawmakers set off smoke bombs in parliament – JURIST

Albania opposition lawmakers set off smoke bombs in parliament – JURIST

Members of Parliament from Albania’s Democratic Party set off smoke bombs Monday in the middle of the country’s parliamentary chamber in protest of what they said was an unconstitutional vote on the... Read more »

Maine Democrat Reverses Opposition to Assault Weapons Ban Following Mass Shooting

Following the mass shooting in Maine on Wednesday that left at least 18 people dead, Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has reversed his previous opposition to legislation largely backed by fellow Democrats that... Read more »
Thailand opposition party proposes bill for amnesty of political offenses – JURIST

Thailand opposition party proposes bill for amnesty of political offenses – JURIST

Thailand’s progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party submitted on Thursday a draft bill to Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to establish amnesty for potentially thousands of individuals who have been charged... Read more »
Uganda arrests opposition leader and supporters for ‘inciting violence’ – JURIST

Uganda arrests opposition leader and supporters for ‘inciting violence’ – JURIST

The Uganda Police Force conducted a security operation on Thursday to quell ongoing protests against the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine. According to the official press release, police arrested 40 suspects... Read more »
Russia opposition activist transferred to maximum security prison – JURIST

Russia opposition activist transferred to maximum security prison – JURIST

Imprisoned Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza was transferred to a maximum security prison in Siberia and placed in a tiny “punishment cell,” his lawyer Vadim Prokhorov said in a Sunday Facebook post.... Read more »
Tanzania opposition leader released on bail following illegal gathering arrest – JURIST

Tanzania opposition leader released on bail following illegal gathering arrest – JURIST

Tanzanian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu was released on bail Sunday after being arrested by the Karatu District Police in his hotel room for allegedly holding an illegal gathering... Read more »
Tunisia authorities place opposition leader under house arrest – JURIST

Tunisia authorities place opposition leader under house arrest – JURIST

Tunisian authorities placed Abdel Karim Harouni, the head of Ennahda party’s advisory council and a senior opposition figure, under house arrest on Saturday, according to a statement from the National Salvation Front,... Read more »
Guatemala opposition party alleges irregularities in presidential election – JURIST

Guatemala opposition party alleges irregularities in presidential election – JURIST

The National Unity of Hope (UNE) party raised concerns on Friday about the integrity of the recent presidential election, citing a number of alleged irregularities. UNE is led by former first lady... Read more »
Pakistan opposition leader arrested by Federal Investigation Agency – JURIST

Pakistan opposition leader arrested by Federal Investigation Agency – JURIST

Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-eInsaf (PTI) party, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was detained and arrested Saturday by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Qureshi was arrested on charges of exposing a letter last... Read more »
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