The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.
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Senegal’s President, Macky Sall, Calls Off Election for His Replacement
The West African country had planned to hold an election in three weeks. But President Macky Sall canceled it indefinitely pending an inquiry into corruption allegations at the constitutional court.
U.S. Raises Concern Over Israel’s Possible Use of U.S.-Supplied White Phosphorus
The Biden administration said it would be asking questions about reports of Israel illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon in October. Israel denied the claims.
‘The State Killed My Brother’: Senegal in Uproar After Deadly Protests
After several protesters were killed by live ammunition this month in Senegal, many in the usually stable West African nation wonder what comes next.
Global Executions Highest in 5 Years, Amnesty International Says
Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia carried out 90 percent of the executions recorded last year, the rights group said. The numbers did not include estimates of “thousands” in China, it said, citing a lack of transparency.
Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
Greek Court Drops Espionage Charges Against Aid Workers
The 24 defendants had been charged with misdemeanors over their work with migrants, but they still face more serious charges.
Myanmar Frees Former UK Envoy Victoria Bowman and Others in Amnesty
Among those released were Victoria Bowman, the former diplomat, and Sean Turnell, an Australian economic adviser to Myanmar’s imprisoned civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Amnesty International Assessment Stirs Outrage Over Ukraine Civilians
The human rights group accused the Ukrainian military of establishing bases and weapons systems in schools and hospitals.
India’s Top Court Suspends Colonial-Era Sedition Law
The law has been used to quash dissent and is not in tune with the times, the court said. Its action does not overturn the law, though, only Parliament can do that.