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South African cities erupt in anti-migrant violence following asylum ruling
world4 days ago

South African cities erupt in anti-migrant violence following asylum ruling

Violent anti-migrant protests erupted in Durban and Soweto, South Africa, resulting in looted shops and torched vehicles. The unrest was triggered by a recent Constitutional Court ruling allowing asylum applications regardless of entry status. Police deployed rubber bullets to disperse crowds, while the government announced it would adjust its compliance policy to manage overwhelmed immigration centers. The incident marks a significant escalation in xenophobic tensions, with authorities vowing to prosecute those responsible for the destruction.

via BBC|
#constitutional-court#immigration#protests
South Africa: Anti-Migrant Riots Erupt After Court Ruling Sparks Asylum Backlog
migration4 days ago

South Africa: Anti-Migrant Riots Erupt After Court Ruling Sparks Asylum Backlog

Violent anti-migrant protests erupted in Johannesburg and Durban on October 8, 2026, resulting in 24 torched vehicles and looted foreign-owned businesses. The unrest followed a July Constitutional Court ruling that removed procedural barriers for asylum applications, leading to overcrowded immigration offices. The government blamed disinformation about the ruling, while populist groups demanded the closure of refugee centers. Police deployed rubber bullets and reinforcements to disperse crowds, and three individuals were arrested in Durban.

via Al Jazeera|
#asylum-policy#constitutional-court#migration
Peru court voids Humala’s graft conviction, orders release
world2 months ago

Peru court voids Humala’s graft conviction, orders release

Peru’s constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala’s 15-year corruption sentence, ruling the entire criminal proceeding null and void and paving the way for his release from prison; the case centered on alleged illegal campaign funding linked to Odebrecht and others, with Humala's wife Nadine Heredia previously convicted but later granted safe passage, while other Odebrecht-related cases continue to unfold in Peru.

via BBC|
#constitutional-court#corruption#odebrecht
EU weighs in as Italy’s citizenship-by-descent clash restarts
world2 months ago

EU weighs in as Italy’s citizenship-by-descent clash restarts

Italy’s 2025 law restricting citizenship by descent (two-generation cap) blocked many in the global diaspora from passing on Italian citizenship. After initial defeats, the Constitutional Court suspended further challenges and referred the case to the European Court of Justice to assess EU compliance, a potential turning point that could overturn the measure if the ECJ finds issues. If struck down, Italy would likely craft EU‑compliant rules; other related rulings are still pending. The development represents a historic moment in the ongoing fight over citizenship rights for descendants worldwide.

via CNN|
#citizenship-by-descent#constitutional-court#eu-law
Ramaphosa secures stay on Farmgate impeachment probe
africa2 months ago

Ramaphosa secures stay on Farmgate impeachment probe

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a court-ordered pause on Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into the Farmgate cash scandal, halting proceedings while he challenges the panel’s findings in a separate review. The ruling, following a Constitutional Court decision that Parliament erred in shelving the report, buys Ramaphosa time ahead of a September hearing as coalition politics shape the probe.

via BBC|
#africa#constitutional-court#farmgate
Pavel Takes NATO Row to Constitutional Court Over Summit Participation
world3 months ago

Pavel Takes NATO Row to Constitutional Court Over Summit Participation

President Petr Pavel has filed a competency lawsuit with the Czech Constitutional Court to determine who decides on the president’s participation in international duties, after Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced Pavel would not join a July delegation to Ankara for the NATO summit. Pavel argues that representing the country abroad is a presidential prerogative, while the government cites practicality and defence-spending concerns. The Beştepe summit is scheduled for July 7–8, with NATO members under pressure to meet defence commitments set at last year’s Hague summit.

via Euronews.com|
#andrej-babis#constitutional-court#czech-republic
Czech President challenges NATO summit exclusion in constitutional court
world3 months ago

Czech President challenges NATO summit exclusion in constitutional court

President Petr Pavel filed a constitutional suit against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to challenge his decision not to include the president in the government delegation to the NATO summit in Ankara, arguing it violates the president’s constitutional powers. The Constitutional Court will hear the case, framed as a dispute over separation of powers. Pavel notes he has attended all NATO summits since taking office, while Babiš cites differences for this year and points to defense spending debates (about 1.8% of GDP, below the 2% target).

via politico.eu|
#andrej-babis#constitutional-court#czech-republic
Italy's Constitutional Court backs government on citizenship law, endangering diaspora's citizenship by descent
world7 months ago

Italy's Constitutional Court backs government on citizenship law, endangering diaspora's citizenship by descent

Italy’s Constitutional Court signaled support for the government’s 2025 emergency decree restricting citizenship for people born abroad, a move that would narrow or end the longstanding ius sanguinis-based right for descendants of Italians. The court said the questions raised were partially unfounded or inadmissible and is expected to issue a detailed verdict in coming weeks, a development that could affect millions of Italians living outside the country. The law would allow citizenship to those with a parent or grandparent born in Italy and effectively bar dual citizenship for the diaspora, complicating and delaying applications, which have already been lengthy and costly. Some lawyers and advocates are considering EU court routes as a potential remedy while many families brace for a protracted fight.

via CNN|
#citizenship#constitutional-court#diaspora
Prosecutors Push Death Penalty for Ex-President Over 2024 Martial Law Bid
world9 months ago

Prosecutors Push Death Penalty for Ex-President Over 2024 Martial Law Bid

South Korea’s special prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his 2024 martial-law declaration, accusing him of insurrection. If imposed, it would be the first execution in nearly 30 years; a ruling is due Feb. 19. Yoon argues the act was constitutional, while the National Assembly overturned martial law within hours. The death penalty remains on Korea’s books but has not been carried out since 1997.

via CNBC|
#constitutional-court#death-penalty#insurrection