The Vaucluse criminal court has delivered a verdict against 51 accused in a landmark case of sexual violence. Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol in the fight against sexual violence, expressed her respect for the court’s decision, which included a maximum 20-year…
The sentencing of Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for aggravated rape has triggered public outrage in Avignon, as friends and advocates of Gisèle Pelicot gathered to express their anger at perceived leniency in the sentences handed down to other co-defendants….
A 33-year-old woman became the 62nd traffic accident victim in Crete this year after being struck by a speeding vehicle while locking her car door. The male driver, a French citizen, attempted to flee the scene on foot but was…
The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lt General Seán Clancy, has supported demands for the release of details from a United Nations report regarding the death of Private Seán Rooney. Clancy stated that all relevant facts should be…
Harshita Brella, a 24-year-old woman, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Pankaj Lamba, after expressing fears for her life. Weeks prior to her death, Harshita told her mother that Lamba would kill her. Lamba is currently the prime suspect in…
Le 11 décembre 2024, une élève de 18 ans a été condamnée à 4 mois de prison avec sursis pour avoir giflé une enseignante au lycée Sévigné de Tourcoing. L’incident, survenu en octobre, a suscité des débats sur la laïcité…
A trial has commenced in Marseille regarding the 2018 building collapses on Rue d’Aubagne, which resulted in eight fatalities. Sixteen individuals are facing charges, risking up to ten years in prison. The court has heard pleas of innocence, while the…
Clémence Bectarte, an attorney at FIDH, emphasizes the urgent need for Syrians to determine the paths to justice as the regime of Bashar al-Assad potentially comes to an end. She advocates for the preservation of evidence from the Syrian conflict,…
Ahead of the annual commemoration at Fort Zeelandia, survivors and their lawyer in Suriname have written an open letter to President Chan Santokhi, calling for the arrest of former president Desi Bouterse and demanding compensation for the victims’ families. The…
Scheduled for December 7-8, 2024, at the Melina Mercouri Cultural Center in Greece, the Innovative International Conference will highlight critical discussions on justice in the democracy of Greece. Organized by the ‘Pedagogical Institute,’ the event will feature various sessions including…
On December 5, 2022, 16-year-old Roma youth Kostas Fragkoulis was fatally shot by police during a chase after allegedly not paying for gasoline. Two years later, his family and supporters are holding a memorial to advocate for justice, not only…
Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of football star Paul Pogba, is facing a three-year prison sentence, two of which may be suspended, following charges of extortion against his brother. Prosecutors have requested a range of sentences for co-defendants involved in…
