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Former Thai PM Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as court cases stir political woes

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted on a charge of defaming the country’s monarchy in one of several court cases that have rattled Thai politics

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

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Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.

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Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics

Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.

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Georgian group says it will take controversial media law to the constitutional court

A non-governmental organization in Georgia says it is preparing a lawsuit in the country’s constitutional court to challenge a law that critics say will stifle news media and independent organizations

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Spain passes bill granting amnesty to Catalan secessionists

Act of pardon draws a line under political turmoil set off by secessionist drive, but could face further legal hurdles.

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Jacob Zuma Criticizes Court And ANC Ahead Of Election

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes court and ANC over election disqualification, raising concerns about the country's legal system and po...

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Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

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Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting in next week's elections, South Africa's top court ruled Monday.

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South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament

Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.

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S.Africa's Top Court Hears Critical Zuma Election Case

South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday to have former president Jacob Zuma declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades.

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Croatia Top Court Bars President From Becoming Next PM

Croatia's top court said on Friday that the country's president, who had campaigned to become prime minister ahead of this week's parliamentary election, could not head the new government.

International Business Times

Uganda’s Constitutional Court rejects petition against anti-gay law

Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations.

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Former General Prabowo Subianto Wins Indonesian Presidential Election

Former special forces general Prabowo Subianto wins Indonesia's presidential election with 58.6% of votes, amidst challenges and controversy.

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After 12 years in power, Senegal’s Macky Sall leaves a fragile democracy

Amid the president’s attempt to delay elections and protests by the opposition, how resilient is Senegal’s democracy?

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EC asks court to dissolve Move Forward

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).

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Indonesian Presidential Candidates Plan To Challenge Election Results

Challenges to Indonesian presidential election results spark legal battles and controversy. Candidates contesting official vote count.

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Senegal Leader Announces Amnesty Bill To End Poll-linked Turmoil

Senegal's President Macky Sall has proposed a general amnesty bill for political protesters arrested since 2021, as he holds talks to end fresh turmoil over delayed elections.

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Senegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown

Opposition groups in Senegal have rejected President Macky Sall’s call for talks on the delayed elections.

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Indonesian Presidential Election: Three Candidates Compete for Succession

Learn about the three candidates running for the Indonesian presidency, their backgrounds, and their running mates in the upcoming election.

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Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension

The Senegalese parliamentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country.

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Senegal Deputies To Debate Election Delay After Street Protests

On Sunday, the government ordered a private television broadcaster off the air for "incitement to violence" over its coverage of the protests, another sign of the mounting political tension in the country.

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Senegal President Postpones Presidential Election

Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

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Senegal President Calls Off February 25 Election

SenegalesePresident Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.

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Turkey's Parliament Ousts Jailed MP At Heart Of Judicial Crisis

Turkey's parliament on Tuesday formally ousted a jailed opposition lawmaker whose election created a politically-charged standoff between the country's two top courts.

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