Belgians demand proper probe into death of Slovak national in 2018
Recently, footage was released of incidents in the cell in which Jozef Chovanec, a Slovak citizen, was kept shortly before he died. It showed police personnel pinning him down while laughing. One of the officers even makes a Nazi salute
Libyan warring factions announce immediate ceasefire, to be followed by national elections
Both the Government of National Accord and the House of Representatives which supports the Libyan National Army made announcements indicating an end to all hostilities, as well as the demilitarization of the cities of Sirte and Al-Jufrah
Hungarian activists groups demand implementation of law to ensure affordable housing
The Viktor Orban government recently passed a law that gives municipalities the power to regulate online renting of homes. Activists say that this law can be used to place restrictions which will bring down housing cost
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon indicted on charges of embezzlement
Steve Bannon and three others launched a campaign that raised nearly USD 25 million to build a private border wall but allegedly used a portion of these funds for their personal expenses
Iran rejects US bid to reimpose sanctions
The United States, despite no longer being part of the JCPOA or the Iran nuclear deal, has been seeking the resumption of sanctions against Iran for supposed violations of the provisions of the deal
Algerian journalist Abdelkrim Zeghileche faces prison term for “undermining national unity”
Abdelkrim Zeghileche, an active supporter of the Hirak protests, has been in pre-trial detention since June 23 and his trial is expected to begin in a few days. He faces a three-year prison term if convicted
14 Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack
The overnight clash in the Khwaja Bahauddin district lasted for two hours. Attacks by the Taliban continue despite the Ashraf Ghani-led government’s repeated calls for a permanent truce
Food delivery workers strike in multiple Indian cities against drastic reduction in pay
Delivery personnel with the Indian company Swiggy are protesting in a number of cities claiming that the payment they get per order has sharply decreased, as have other incentives