Russian Federation: Authorities must end the prosecution of lawyer Dmitry Talantov for exercising freedom of expression
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the ongoing criminal prosecution of Dmitry Talantov, a prominent Russian lawyer and former president of the Udmurtia Bar Association, and calls for the prosecuting authorities to put an immediate end to the trial against him and drop the charges.
Tunisia: Unfair Presidential Election Undermines Human Rights and Deepens Political Crisis
The Tunisian presidential election, held on 6 October 2024, failed to meet international standards on fairness and transparency, and to ensure Tunisians’ human right to take part in the conduct of public affairs and to be elected to public office, the International Commission of Jurists said today. On 7 October, the Electoral Commission (ISIE) announced that President Kaïs Saïed had been re-elected by 90.69% of the electorate on a turnout of 28%.
South Africa: Authorities must conduct an effective investigation into the alleged poisoning of Eswatini opposition leader Mlungisi Makhanya
The ICJ deplores the alleged poisoning of the President of Eswatini’s main political opposition party, People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO), Mlungisi Makhanya,
