North Macedonia Court Releases Former Officials Convicted in 2017 Parliament Attack Under Controversial Amnesty Law

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — On Thursday, a court in North Macedonia released four key figures of the former conservative ruling party, VMRO-DPMNE, who were previously convicted in connection to the violent storming of the country’s Parliament in 2017. The individuals include Trajko Veljanovski, former parliamentary speaker; Spiro Ristovski and Mile Janakieski, both ex-cabinet ministers; and … Read more

North Macedonia Court Releases Four Previously Convicted for 2017 Parliament Assault

Skopje, North Macedonia — In a surprising legal reversal, a court in North Macedonia has released four individuals previously convicted over their roles in the 2017 attack on the country’s parliament. The attack, which unfolded in April 2017, was a pivotal moment in the nation’s political crisis, marked by violent clashes that shocked the international … Read more

Inquiry Approved: Parliament Investigates Entry of Father-Son Duo Implicated in Terrorism Plot

Ottawa, Canada — In a significant development, members of the Canadian Parliament have called for an investigation into the circumstances that allowed a father and his son, both linked to a terrorism plot, to enter and reside in Canada. This decision underscores growing concerns about the effectiveness of Canada’s immigration and security screening processes. The … Read more

Kenya Rocked by Deadly Protests Over Tax Hikes, Parliament Set Afire Amid Chaos

Nairobi, Kenya – Chaos erupted in Kenya as intense protests over proposed tax increases culminated in the deaths of at least five demonstrators and the partial torching of the country’s parliament building. The violent clashes began following the approval of a controversial amended finance bill that includes significant tax hikes, which many citizens find unbearable. … Read more

Violent Attacks Targeting European Parliament Candidates on the Rise in Dresden

Dresden, Germany – A politician from the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and a member of the European Parliament, Matthias Ecke, found himself in the middle of a violent altercation while hanging campaign posters for the upcoming European Union election in Dresden. Ecke suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket, after … Read more