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A trial chamber of the International Criminal Court will review former President Rodrigo Duterte's continued detention in The Hague. It has requested observations from the prosecution, defense, and victims' lawyers. This marks the first such review at the trial stage of his crimes against humanity case.

2. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that content creator Mark Chidera, known as Justice Crack, is in its custody. This follows public outcry over his alleged detention after he went missing four days ago. Activists have called on Defence Minister Christopher Musa to secure his release.

Producers of the film 'Eagles of the Republic' are demanding the immediate release of actor Hassan El Sayed, who has been held in Egypt since December 2025 on charges related to his minor role in the movie. They describe the charges as trumped up and highlight concerns over his access to legal counsel and mental well-being. Amnesty International has joined the call for his release.

17. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The city of Social Circle, Georgia, has placed a lock on the water meter of a warehouse purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for use as an immigration detention facility. Officials cited concerns over exceeding local water and sewer capacity. The Department of Homeland Security countered that the site includes measures to avoid straining infrastructure.

Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed worries about his health and treatment while in detention by the ICPC. He alleged that El-Rufai suffered a nosebleed and that his wife was prevented from delivering a meal. The ICPC has not granted bail eight days after the detention began.

24. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Argentine lawyer Germán Giuliani, detained in Venezuela since May 2025, recorded a video shortly after his arrest denying charges of terrorism and narcotrafficking, and expressing fear for his life. The footage, recently released, shows his desperation and plea for help from Argentine diplomacy and international organizations. His wife, Virginia Rivero, confirmed the video's authenticity and renewed the call for his release.