The author of a book about a powerful politician has been sentenced to two years in prison. Media advocates say the case is part of a trend in which the courts are being used to punish critics.
Tag: Decisions and Verdicts
Djokovic Returns to Warm Embrace in Home Country of Serbia
Novak Djokovic’s deportation from Australia over his vaccination status could signal future difficulties in his quest to win a record 21st tennis Grand Slam title.
As the Kremlin Revises History, a Human Rights Champion Becomes a Casualty
The shuttering of Memorial, the country’s most prominent human rights organization, has saddened Russians who were personally touched by its work shining a light on the injustices of the Soviet past.
Iraq Confirms Election Gains for Muqtada al-Sadr
A court certified October’s parliamentary vote that gave Muqtada al-Sadr’s party a plurality of seats, clearing a path for a government to be formed.
Jacob Zuma Must Return to Prison, South Africa Judge Rules
The former president had been granted medical parole two months into a 15-month prison sentence on contempt charges linked to a corruption inquiry.
Swiss Prosecutors Drop Money-Laundering Case Against Juan Carlos
A criminal inquiry into allegations that Spain’s former king laundered illegal commission payments from Saudi Arabia related to a high-speed rail deal was closed because of insufficient evidence.
U.K. Court Rules Julian Assange Can Be Extradited to U.S.
The WikiLeaks founder will seek to appeal. But if the extradition goes ahead, he would face espionage charges that could put him in prison for decades.
Aung San Suu Kyi Falls, but Myanmar’s Democratic Hopes Move On
The ousted civilian leader faces years in custody after being sentenced on the first of several charges. In her absence, a new generation of younger, more progressive politicians is emerging.
Court in Philippines Allows Maria Ressa to Travel to Norway for Nobel
The decision came after days of growing international pressure on the government to allow the journalist to attend the ceremony in Norway.
Mauricio Macri Is Charged With Illegal Surveillance
The former leader has called the case politically motivated and denies that his government spied on relatives of sailors who died in a submarine accident in 2017.