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It was a somber day in the Garissa High Court when a verdict finally brought a glimmer of closure to a family reeling from tragedy. Anthony Murithi Nyaga, a man who once earned his keep at a quarry, found himself at the center of a harrowing legal battle. His crime was no minor infraction; it was the stark, unforgiving act of murder that sent ripples of grief and anger through the relatives of Hassan Salat Mohamed. How does a relationship that spans nearly a decade unravel into such catastrophe, one might wonder?…

LONDON, UK (Axadle Times) —  an ordinary journey taking a profound turn. At Newcastle International Airport, amidst the bustling travelers, a London man found himself at the heart of a legal storm over khat, a substance often cloaked in controversy.It's not every day that a simple trip lands one in headlines. For Ahmed Hirsi, aged 46, life took an unexpected twist after customs officers uncovered approximately £18,000 worth of khat concealed in his luggage. The discovery occurred on October 11, 2023, marking what should have…

Northeastern State Court Issues Verdict: Justice for Assaulted Yemeni Child Location: Garowe, Somalia In the heart of Garowe—a bustling city thriving with the vibrant energy of Northeastern State, Somalia—a poignant story unfolds, one that echoes the profound impact of justice within a community. This narrative roots itself in an incident that shook the residents of this city, bringing to light the vulnerable position of refugee families and the…

Today marked a significant milestone in Australian legislative history as lawmakers enacted robust anti-hate legislation designed to combat a string of recent, alarming incidents targeting the Jewish community. Under this new law, minimum sentences are instituted for various offences, including a hefty one-year imprisonment for the act of giving a Nazi salute, a gesture laden with hatred and historical atrocity. This progressive legislation emerged from a confluence of support that spanned across party lines, uniting the…

Picture this: A courtroom filled to the brim, emotions running high, and justice about to be served. It was a scene straight out of a gripping legal drama as over a hundred supporters sat in the U.S. District Court, filled with hope and trepidation, during the seven-week saga that was Shariff's trial in June 2024. With Judge Nancy E. Brasel at the helm, the verdict was as stern as it was unavoidable: guilty on all counts. Folks, this included conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud itself, conspiracy to engage in money…

A French prosecutor is calling for a harsh 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who orchestrated the horrifying mass rape of his own wife over nearly a decade. He allegedly drugged her into unconsciousness and then filmed and photographed the assaults. Mr. Pelicot, now 71 years old, has confessed to the charges during a trial that has captivated audiences worldwide. This case goes beyond the courtroom; it serves as a stark reflection on the widespread issue of sexual violence, both in France and around the globe.…

Kismayo (AX) — In a significant turn of events, a military tribunal in Jubaland on Monday handed clan elder Hassan Mahamud Salah a five-year prison sentence, finding him guilty of conspiring with the militant faction Al-Shabaab. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against terrorism in the region. Presiding over the case, Colonel Abdullahi Mahamud Ibrahim pronounced the verdict, articulating the court's unwavering position on affiliations with Al-Shabaab. "This is a cautionary tale for those who dare to aid terrorist…

Moroccan journalist and human rights activist Omar Radi was sentenced on appeal to six years in prison for espionage and rape. Radi, a 35-year-old freelance journalist known as a vocal critic of the…

Tiktok influencer to appeal 10-year trafficking sentence in Cairo CAIRO, EGYPT | A top Egyptian influencer from Tiktok will appeal a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of human trafficking, in the latest twist that would see the victim exhaust all possible channels of justice in the South African country. North. Haneen Hossam, 20, fought with authorities in Cairo after being found…

In traceable time for several years, the Belarusian Yuri Sushkin and the Ivorians Patrice Ouei and Ange Gnanduillet Attualy, the alleged pilots and co-pilots in the rescue, are being tried in their absence for murder, attempted murder and aggravated destruction. Maximum penalty requested against them. With Laura Martel, of…