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Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi

Funeral prayers were held for three lawyers who were slain by unknown gunmen after armed motorcyclists sprayed bullets at their car in the Arambagh...

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 26/01/2012

Society

European lawyers protest against the practice of law in Turkey

Demonstration of European lawyers gather contrary to the unfounded illegal arrests and obstructions in the practice of law across Turkey. Barcelona,...

by Pau Barrena in Spain on 24/01/2012

Politics

Protest at Russian Embassy against Neo-Nazis - Berlin

Memorial demonstration for Russian anti-fascists in front of the Russian Embassy. Three years ago the human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and...

by Theo Schneider in Germany on 19/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

26/01/2012 - Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi - Pakistan - Funeral prayers were held for three...
24/01/2012 - European lawyers protest against the practice of law in Turkey - Spain - Demonstration of European lawyers...
19/01/2012 - Protest at Russian Embassy against Neo-Nazis - Berlin - Germany - Memorial demonstration for Russian anti...
10/01/2012 - Pakistani lawyers strike over senior lawyers murder - Pakistan - The Pakistan bar council call a lawyer...
17/11/2011 - Occupy London faces legal proceedings after eviction notices served - United Kingdom - A meeting was held at Occupy London...
02/11/2011 - Trial against car arsonists begins - Berlin - Germany - The first day in court in the criminal...
01/11/2011 - Tribesmen kidnap a lawyer in southern Yemen - Shabwa - Yemen - Armed tribesmen kidnapped a lawyer in...
11/07/2011 - Uganda starts War Crimes trial of LRA Commander - Uganda - Former Lord's Resistance Army...
06/01/2011 - Lawyer's office picketed in Burlington - United States - A major law firm in Burlington, North...
29/11/2010 - Case begins for Mohamed Osman Mohamud - United States - The alleged Portland bomber Mohamed...

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The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Aafia Movement's protest against US Justice system in Karachi
A demo held by Aafia Movement, with speakers commemorating two years of Aafia’s conviction. Karachi, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012
Assange supporters rally outside Supreme Court
Assange supporters rally outside Supreme Court during his two-day appeal hearing on extradition to Sweden. London, United Kingdom. 1/2 February 2012
Senegalese demonstrate across the country rejecting the President Wade
Senegal has been a leading example when it comes to Democracies in Africa, Abdoulaye Wade the acting president has allegedly changed the Constitution three times to his advantage in ord...
Protest march in support of judge Baltasar Garzón
Thousands of protesters marched in Spain in support of judge Baltasar Garzón, who is on trial for three different cases of investigating Franco-era crimes, seen as a violation of a 1977...
Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi
Funeral prayers were held for three lawyers who were slain by unknown gunmen after armed motorcyclists sprayed bullets at their car in the Arambagh area. Pakistan. 26th January 2012
Lawyers protest against killing of three lawyers – Karachi
Lawyers are protesting against killing of three lawyers, who were gunned down in a targeted killing, during demonstrations at MA Jinnah road in Karachi. Pakistan. 26th January 2012
Courts become deserted as lawyers go on strike over killings
The Civil Courts become empty during a complete strike against the killing of lawyers. Three Pakistani lawyers were shot dead and a fourth wounded in a drive-by sectarian attack. Karach...
Lawyers killed near the City Court in Pakistan - Karachi
At least three lawyers were killed and one was critically injured in a drive-by sectarian attack in Pakistan's financial capital near the City Court in Karachi, Pakistan. 25th Janu...
Demonstration against the Franco-era case - Madrid
Protesters demonstrated outside the Supreme Court during Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón's prosecution in a second case, for trying to investigate Franco-era crimes, despite Spain�...
Baltasar Garzón on second trial for Franco-era case - Madrid
Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón attended court where he is being prosecuted in a second case for trying to investigate Franco-era crimes, despite Spain's 1977 amnesty law. The plaint...
European lawyers protest against the practice of law in Turkey
Demonstration of European lawyers gather contrary to the unfounded illegal arrests and obstructions in the practice of law across Turkey. Barcelona, Spain. 24th January 2012
American Ambassador to be called to clarify Aafia's health - Karachi
A resolution is passed at a 'Aafia Movement Meeting' as an American Ambassador is to be called to clarify Dr Aafia's health situation. She was convicted of assault with i...
Israeli judges visit East Jerusalem outpost
Israeli judges visit a military post in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem to make a decision whether the military post is still needed. The post is in place to protect settlers....
Police forces escort members of the usury network in Thessaloniki
Greek police say they have arrested 47 people, including a senior anti-fraud official, a tax employee, a journalist and three policemen, in a crackdown on usury, extortion and money lau...
Thousands of people march for Hrant Dink in remembrance - Istanbul
Thousands gathered in İstanbul's Taksim Square to mark the fifth anniversary of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink's murder as outrage grows over a trial that failed to sh...
Protest at Russian Embassy against Neo-Nazis - Berlin
Memorial demonstration for Russian anti-fascists in front of the Russian Embassy. Three years ago the human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova were alleg...
Demonstration outside Supreme Court of Madrid
Protesters demonstrated outside the Supreme Court on the first day of the trial of Baltazar Garzon, who is accused of authorizing illegal wiretaps between client and lawyer, while inves...
Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón on trial - Madrid
Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón is on trial, charged with illegally authorising to bug the conversations of lawyers with clients for a case of financial corruption. Spain. 17th january 20...