Hanna Johannes Cosar had commanded a Christian militia to fight the Islamic State in Syria. He was fined about $500, a relatively lenient punishment.
Tag: Decisions and Verdicts
Tanzania Court Convicts ‘Ivory Queen’ for Trafficking Elephant Tusks
Yang Feng Glan, a Chinese businesswoman, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in the smuggling case — a major victory in the effort to stamp out poaching in Africa.
The $89,000 Verdict Tearing Japan and South Korea Apart
Millions of Koreans were conscripted as forced labor during the Japanese occupation. Now Korean courts say that aging workers can sue Japanese companies for damages.
‘Stansted 15’ Protesters Who Blocked U.K. Deportation Flight Avoid Prison Terms
A judge gave suspended sentences and community service to the group, who broke into an airport near London to stop expulsions to Ghana and Nigeria.
Let Women Enter Hindu Temple, Indian Religious Board Says, in Reversal
Sabarimala Temple has been the site of violent protests and riots by men over whether women of childbearing age could set foot inside.
Corruption Inquiry Involving Brazilian President’s Son Can Proceed, Court Says
The case, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars moving in and out of Flávio Bolsonaro’s account, has tarnished his father’s first weeks in office.
Syria Liable in Killing of Journalist Marie Colvin, Court Rules
A federal court in Washington ordered Syria to pay Marie Colvin’s family $302.5 million. The ruling could help ease the way for war-crimes prosecutions.
Chinese Rights Lawyer Swept Up in Xi’s Crackdown Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison
Wang Quanzhang, an outspoken rights advocate, had been in custody since 2015 under President Xi Jinping’s campaign to obliterate threats to Communist Party control.
Aspiring Model Killed by Pakistani Police Is Cleared of Charges
The police claimed Naqeebullah Mehsud, a shopkeeper and aspiring model, had really been a dangerous militant. Now a court has cleared him posthumously.
Woman Stabbed 23 Times in Pakistan Wins Appeal Against Assailant’s Acquittal
The attack on Khadija Siddiqi, a law student, and her subsequent campaign for justice have led to a national debate.