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Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but the country’s progressive forces won’t be stopped

After two tumultuous weeks in Thai politics, the country has a new prime minister and new opposition party in parliament. The sweeping changes have demonstrated yet again the power of the Constitutional Court over Thailand’s fragile democratic institutions.

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Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy

Wednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring

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Thai Court Sacks PM Over Ethics Case

Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest in a ruling in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.

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Thai Prime Minister Removed Over Ethical Violation

Thailand's Constitutional Court removes Prime Minister for ethics violation, dissolves opposition party amid political upheaval.

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Amazon Tribes Win Lawsuit Over Carbon Credits In Colombia

Colombia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday annulled a controversial carbon credit deal in the Amazon rainforest, which six local tribes said had been signed without their consent.

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Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.

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Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

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Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president.

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Uganda Court Throws Out Challenge To Harsh Anti-gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to scrap a controversial anti-gay law that is considered one of the toughest in the world.

International Business Times

Uganda court rejects petition against harsh anti-gay law

Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to overturn its highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Act – one of the toughest such laws in the world.

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Uganda Court To Rule On Harsh Anti-gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court is due to rule Wednesday on a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned as one of the toughest in the world.

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Hungary Gets New President Following Scandal

Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to elect Constitutional Court head Tamas Sulyok as new president following the resignation of Katalin Novak, who caused outrage by pardoning a man convicted in a child abuse case.

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‘Disappointed’: Indonesians reflect on legacy of departing Joko Widodo

While economic growth and infrastructure improved under Jokowi’s watch, some worry about democratic decline.

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Indonesia’s democracy party is in full swing as the Jokowi era draws to a close

Who will replace President Joko Widodo when 205 million Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday?

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Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency

In Solo, where Gibran is mayor, some say he lacks experience for national office and father Joko Widodo’s common touch.

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South Africa's legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they?

South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January.

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DR Congo constitutional court upholds Tshisekedi election win

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's landslide re-election in December polls – paving the way for him to serve another five years as president of the mineral-rich country.

International Business Times

DR Congo Constitutional Court Confirms Tshisekedi Victory

DR Congo's Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi's landslide victory in a December election for a second term in the poor but mineral-rich massive central African country.

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Is Joko Widodo paving the way for a political dynasty in Indonesia?

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Indonesia’s first presidential debate: Five key takeaways

Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan spar over human rights and law in their first televised encounter.

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Peru's Constitutional Court orders release of ex-president Alberto Fujimori

Peru's Constitutional Court ordered the release of ex-president Alberto Fujimori, 85, serving a 25-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption, according to a court document published on Tuesday.

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A twist in Indonesia's presidential election does not bode well for the country’s fragile democracy

On Valentine’s Day next year, Indonesia will go to the polls for its most important election in ten years.

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