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UN raises concerns over mine contamination in Afghanistan

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However, in April 2024, Afghanistan submitted a request for an extension of the Article 5 deadline under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), reaffirming its goal to finish clearing cluster munitions remnants (CMR) by 2026, this was granted on 27th November 2024.

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Largest Law Firm On Earth Plans To Open 100 More Offices By 2026

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The post Largest Law Firm On Earth Plans To Open 100 More Offices By 2026 appeared first on Above the Law. The firm is already HUGE, but plans are in the works to make its army of attorneys even larger.

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Update On The New Bar Exam: The Class Of 2026 Is In Luck

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UN expert praises Ivory Coast humanitarian efforts and urges legal reform

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Saul will present a detailed report on his findings to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026. Meanwhile, Cte dIvoires commitment to ending statelessness and enhancing social inclusion has drawn regional and international praise, reinforcing its status as a model for managing complex humanitarian crises.

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Rights group urges Ghana president to prioritize human rights protection

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The Affirmative Action Act, passed in September 2024, seeks to raise women’s involvement in different sectors to a minimum of 30 percent by 2026 and 50 percent by 2030. By 2024, women made up under 15 percent of the 275-member legislature.

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Spain PM proposes strong restrictions on non-EU residents purchasing property

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The proposals also include plans to develop a state social housing policy by 2026, planned reductions in regulation and zoning policies, and reduction in tax benefits for home retrofitting and rentals for zones in dire need of new rentals.

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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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Stage two is set for 2026 and 2027 and will focus on the design and effectiveness of new types of criminal trials aimed at early intervention and prevention. The ALRC inquiry, announced by the Australian Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus on January 23 2024 is part of stage one of Australia’s efforts to improve sexual violence laws.