by David Bishop | Feb 25, 2021 | Bulletin
Twelve years after the end of armed conflict in Sri Lanka, domestic efforts to ensure justice for victims have failed, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday. Introducing her report to the UN Human Rights Council,...
by David Bishop | Feb 25, 2021 | Bulletin
Tax Justice SA says the double-inflation sin tax hikes announced in South Africa’s 2021 budget despite calls from the alcohol and tobacco industry for the government to ease excise duties are another gift for criminals in illicit trade. The organisation’s Yusuf...
by David Bishop | Feb 25, 2021 | Bulletin
According to the Zambezi regional crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Evans Simasiku, the fire brigade are still struggling to contain the blaze at the Shoprite retail outlet in the Katima Mulilo Shopping complex that broke out at about 4...
by David Bishop | Feb 25, 2021 | Bulletin
Billions of people around the world are being trapped in poverty by systemic tax abuses, corruption and money laundering, according to a UN commission report calling for a global crackdown. The Guardian reports that the panel of world leaders, central bank governors...
by David Bishop | Feb 25, 2021 | Bulletin
Uganda’s Foreign Minister says that possible US sanctions against the country following alleged irregularities in January’s elections and abuse by the security forces would be unfortunate, but are not worrying Ugandan authorities. This Radio France International...
