Tag: court ruling
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Mozambique’s Top Court Upholds Frelimo Party’s Election Victory Amid Disputes
Mozambique’s top court has officially confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the country’s disputed election. The decision comes after allegations of irregularities and fraud raised by opposition parties and civil society groups. The move solidifies Frelimo’s dominance in Mozambican politics, a position it has held since the country’s independence in 1975. DW…
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Ecuador Courts to Rule on Historic Exploitation Cases Involving Agricultural Workers and Japanese Company Furukawa
Ecuador is poised for landmark court rulings on historic cases of exploitation involving agricultural workers who allege decades of abuse on plantations. These workers, producing plant fiber for the Japanese company Furukawa, accuse the company of negligence, lack of safe working conditions, healthcare, and clean drinking water, alongside claims of child labor and modern slavery.…