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Ethiopian Government Uses State of Emergency as a Tool for Silencing Dissent and Violating Human Rights, says Amnesty International

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian government has come under fire for using the state of emergency as a means to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. Amnesty International has accused authorities of arbitrarily detaining politicians critical of the government and journalists, while also highlighting the lack of transparency and violation of basic rights. The state of emergency was initially implemented in August 2023 amidst escalating violence in the Amhara region between government forces and the Fano militia. The emergency measures granted authorities broad powers, including the ability to arrest suspects without a court warrant, … Read more

Roofing Company Faces Hefty Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws After Fatal Fall of Teen Worker

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Cullman, Alabama – A roofing company in Cullman, Alabama is facing a hefty fine of $117,175 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws following the tragic death of a teenage worker. The DOL found that Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC employed a 15-year-old who suffered a fatal fall while working on a roof. The incident took place on July 1, 2019, at a building owned by Cullman Casting Corporation. The young worker fell approximately 50 feet and sustained severe injuries, including fractures to the skull, ribs, and wrist. Sadly, the … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more

U.S. Steel Agrees to $42 Million Settlement for Violating Federal Clean Air Laws

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – U.S. Steel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused the company of violating federal clean air laws. The lawsuit, filed by environmental groups Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and the Allegheny County Health Department, alleged that the Pittsburgh-based company operated plants without desulfurization controls for over three months, resulting in the release of sulfurous gas into nearby towns. The settlement, which is now being reviewed by a federal judge, includes provisions for $37 million worth of improvements to U.S. Steel’s pollution control and plant reliability systems at its Mon Valley Works … Read more