impunity

Backlash in Malaysia to Najib’s house arrest bid rains on PM Anwar’s PKR parade

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The Kuala Lumpur High Court is set to rule on Najib’s application in June. As cries of impunity and special treatment rang out last week, Anwar was thrust onto the back foot by his own deputy – Ahmad Zahid Hamidi – who reportedly filed an affidavit in support of Najib’s application. “There are those shouting … Read more

Gang rape of Spanish tourist in India sparks debate on prevalence of sexual violence: ‘all women are at risk’

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Police said late on Tuesday they had arrested a total of eight men – aged between 18 and 25 – allegedly involved in the crime, with Dumka police chief Pitamber Singh Kherwar adding that authorities had “ample evidence” and would file charges. Police escort men accused of allegedly carrying out a brutal assault on a … Read more