Download IPFS Iraqi lawmakers face mounting pressure to reject a proposed law that risks further restricting freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly. Civil society groups warn the draft legislation, rebranded as the “Peaceful Assembly Law,” lacks transparency and may violate constitutional protections despite government assurances. The controversy emerges amid ongoing[Read More…]

Download IPFS A legal challenge has postponed approval for a planned pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge, with Justice Belinda Rigg reserving judgment until Saturday morning. The event, titled the March for Humanity, could draw an estimated 50,000 participants, prompting concerns from NSW Police about traffic disruption and public safety.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) has welcomed a landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), describing it as an important development in international climate and legal discourse. The opinion, which outlines the responsibilities of states in addressing climate change, reflects long-standing advocacy by Pacific Island[Read More…]

Download IPFS An Iranian refugee, Lana, who built a new life in Australia after years in offshore detention on Nauru, now faces the prospect of returning to the country she once fled. Despite Australia’s stated policy against deporting individuals to places where they may face persecution, many in similar situations[Read More…]