FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card “amnesty” period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday. The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card amnesty to reduce the possibility […]
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Misplaced Criticism from Amnesty International
Recent criticism from Amnesty International on Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan seems misplaced, with a strong impression of unnecessary meddling in legislative matters. The process of legislation, including all amendments, has always taken place as per the processes laid down in the Constitution. In the presence of the upper and lower houses of the parliament, Pakistan […]
115 killed in military crackdown in Nigeria: Amnesty
Amnesty International on Thursday accused Nigerian security forces of using excessive force and killing at least 115 people in a crackdown on separatist agitators in the country’s restive southeast. Violence has flared in Nigeria’s southeastern states this year, claiming the lives of at least 127 police or members of the security services, according to the […]
Nicaragua frees 50 opposition prisoners under amnesty law
Nicaragua on Monday released 50 opposition prisoners under a controversial new law granting amnesty to protesters and police involved in last year’s deadly uprising against President Daniel Ortega. The Interior Ministry announced the release of “50 people in compliance with the provisions of the Amnesty Law approved by the National Assembly” on Saturday. The Central […]